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Showing 1101–1120 of 1559 events tracked across the Iran conflict
IDF acknowledges it was a mistake not to warn the public before last night's Hezbollah barrage. Military had advance intelligence of a larger-than-usual attack. Barrage was actually 200 rockets + 20 drones — only 1/3 of what Hezbollah had planned. IDF struck half the launchers during the attack.
Northern Israel / LebanonIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Lebanon's president that if the Lebanese government cannot control its territory and prevent Hezbollah from attacking Israel, "we will take the territory and do it ourselves." Katz said he and PM Netanyahu have instructed the IDF to "prepare for an expansion of IDF activity in Lebanon and to restore calm and security to the northern communities." The statement came during a military assessment with senior IDF officers following overnight Hezbollah barrages.
Israel / Lebanon borderIsraeli Air Force launches new wave of 'extensive' airstrikes in Iran targeting regime infrastructure sites in several areas. Continues daily strike rhythm now in 13th consecutive day.
Iran (multiple sites)Kuwait's civil aviation authority confirmed that Kuwait International Airport was targeted by several Iranian drones, resulting in material damage but no casualties. 'The civil aviation announces that Kuwait International Airport was targeted by several drones, resulting only in material damage,' authorities said. This follows earlier intercepts of Iranian drones over Kuwaiti airspace and represents an escalation — drones now impacting airport infrastructure rather than being intercepted.
Kuwait International Airport, KuwaitPentagon told Congress in closed-door briefing: first 6 days of Operation Epic Fury cost $11.3B. Excludes buildup costs. Running at $1B/day. Iran War Cost Tracker shows $17B+ total as of Thursday morning. CSIS: first 100 hours cost $3.7B, $891M/day.
Washington DC / PentagonExplosions were heard in downtown Dubai, at least one described as very loud, as Iran continues its campaign against the Gulf. A correspondent reported seeing small clouds of smoke rise above a residential neighborhood. This is a separate incident from the earlier Iranian drone strike near Dubai Creek Harbour.
Downtown Dubai, UAEIran launched its 4th ballistic missile attack on Israel since midnight. Sirens sounded across the Jerusalem area, parts of southern Israel and the West Bank. The missile was intercepted according to initial IDF assessments, with no injuries reported. Earlier salvos also targeted northern and central Israel. The sustained tempo of 4 salvos in under 8 hours represents continued Iranian missile pressure despite US-Israeli air campaign degradation of Iranian launch infrastructure.
Jerusalem / Central Israel / Southern IsraelCENTCOM released footage showing US strikes destroying Iranian military aircraft at Kerman Airport in southern Iran, including a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, Lockheed P-3 Orion, and Ilyushin Il-76. The US-made planes were supplied to Iran before the 1979 revolution. CENTCOM posted on X: 'The Iranian regime is losing air capability day by day. US forces aren't just defending against Iranian threats, we are methodically dismantling them.'
Kerman Airport, Kerman, IranItalian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed an 'attack' on an Italian military base in the Iraqi Kurdish city of Erbil. All soldiers are safe in bunkers and there are no injuries. Italy has soldiers in Erbil training Kurdistan security forces as part of an international coalition. Tajani posted on X: 'I strongly condemn the attack on the Italian base in Erbil. I just spoke with the Italian ambassador to Iraq. Fortunately, all our soldiers are well and safe in the bunker.' The attack represents a broadening of militia targeting to European coalition military facilities in Iraq.
Erbil, Iraqi KurdistanAn unidentified projectile struck a container ship 35 nautical miles north of Jebel Ali in the UAE, causing a small fire. UKMTO reported all crew safe and no environmental impact. Part of Iran broader campaign targeting commercial shipping in Gulf waters.
35nm north of Jebel Ali, UAESaudi Arabia downed a drone approaching the foreign embassies district in Riyadh and intercepted a drone in the east. Saudi defenses also intercepted a drone targeting the Shaybah oilfield for the 3rd time in a day — Iranian drones have been targeting the area regularly this week. Kuwait defense ministry confirmed its air defenses intercepted several drones. The intercepts demonstrate the geographic breadth of Iran's drone campaign across the Gulf.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia / KuwaitAn Israeli airstrike targeted a car on the Beirut seafront in the Ramlet al-Bayda district, killing at least 7 people and wounding 21. Lebanon's health ministry confirmed the toll. The NNA reported the strike hit a vehicle in the seaside area, with smoke rising along the coastal road. The strike came after hours of Hezbollah rocket and drone barrages at Israel. Israel has said it is targeting Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure. The area is near where 4 IRGC members were killed at a hotel in a previous Israeli strike.
Ramlet al-Bayda, Beirut, LebanonAn Iranian attack early Thursday caused a major fire in the neighborhood housing Bahrain International Airport on Muharraq Island. Bahrain's Interior Ministry confirmed the blaze was affecting oil tanks in the area — including jet fuel tanks near the airport and other petroleum industry storage. Authorities issued warnings for residents to remain indoors and close windows due to fumes. Bahrain had moved some aircraft out of the airport area earlier on Wednesday.
Muharraq Island, BahrainIranian state broadcaster IRIB reported a 'precision-guided drone' hit a tower in Dubai. Dubai media office confirmed authorities responding to 'an incident involving a drone that fell on a building in the vicinity of Dubai Creek Harbour.' Separate from earlier Dubai Airport drone incident on Day 12.
Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, UAEA Hezbollah rocket directly hit the yard of a home in Moshav Haniel in central Israel, creating a crater and virtually destroying the building. The reinforced safe room was the only part of the structure left undamaged. The woman and her carer who lived there reached the safe room during the 90-second siren warning and survived. The strike demonstrates Hezbollah's continued ability to reach central Israel with rockets, well beyond its traditional range into northern border areas.
Moshav Haniel, Central IsraelIDF announced a fresh 'wide-scale wave' of strikes targeting Hezbollah terror infrastructure across Lebanon, with simultaneous drone attacks targeting Tehran. First confirmed Day 13 IDF offensive operations. Smoke visible rising from Beirut's southern suburbs.
Lebanon / Tehran, IranA drone strike hit a US diplomatic facility in Iraq. Details on casualties and extent of damage not yet confirmed. Represents continued targeting of US diplomatic and military presence in Iraq by Iran-aligned forces.
IraqTwo foreign tankers carrying Iraqi fuel oil attacked by Iranian boats laden with explosives. One crew member killed, 38 rescued, search for missing ongoing. Iraq's oil ports have 'completely stopped operations' — commercial ports continue. Marks Iranian escalation to targeting Iraqi oil exports directly.
Iraqi oil ports / Persian GulfAt Kentucky rally, Trump frames current war as preventing Iran from restarting nuclear program after 2025 strikes. 'That's why we've got to finish it. We don't want to go back every two years.'
Kentucky, USAQatar defense minister confirms 9 Iranian ballistic missiles were launched into Qatari territory. Qatar, Kuwait, and UAE all report successfully intercepting Iranian drones and missiles targeting their territories. Marks significant escalation of Iranian attacks against Gulf states hosting US military assets.
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