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Showing 1321–1340 of 1550 events tracked across the Iran conflict

2026-03-08

20 events
HIGHMILITARY·18:30 UTC

IDF Chief Zamir: 'No Safe Place Anywhere in Middle East' — 'It Will Take a Long Time Yet'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir at Home Front Command briefing: 'There is no safe place for the arms of Iranian evil, anywhere in the Middle East, not in Beirut and not anywhere else.' On duration: 'It will take a long time yet, you need to be prepared for that.' Most explicit public long-war framing from the IDF's senior commander.

Israel
HIGHMILITARY·18:00 UTC

IDF Strikes Radwan Force Command Centre in Beirut — Kills IRGC-Linked Operative in Bekaa Valley

IDF announces 100+ strikes in Lebanon in past day. In Beirut's Dahiyeh, struck Radwan Force command centre and training compound. In Bekaa Valley, killed Mustafa Ahmad al-Zein — Hezbollah operative with close IRGC Quds Force ties who lived in Iran in recent years.

Beirut Dahiyeh / Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
HIGHDIPLOMATIC·18:00 UTC

Macron Visits Cyprus Tomorrow — Charles de Gaulle Carrier to Mediterranean, France Deploys Air Defence

French President Macron will visit Cyprus Monday to show EU solidarity after Iranian drone attacks. France has deployed Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean, a frigate, and air defence units to Cyprus. France insists posture is 'strictly defensive.' Macron spoke with Qatar Emir, Egypt, Azerbaijan presidents. France-Qatar: 'stability must come through de-escalation and negotiation.'

Cyprus / Paris / Mediterranean
STANDARDDIPLOMATIC·18:00 UTC

UK Foreign Office Withdraws Some Staff and Dependents from Lebanon — Embassy Continues Normal Operations

Britain's Foreign Office takes the precautionary measure of temporarily withdrawing some staff and dependents from Lebanon. The British Embassy in Lebanon is operating as normal. Hezbollah has carried out numerous rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel from Lebanon throughout Day 9.

Beirut, Lebanon
HIGHMILITARY·17:30 UTC

Iran Confirms 104 Killed, 32 Wounded When US Submarine Sank Frigate Dena Off Sri Lanka

Iranian army officially confirms 104 killed and 32 wounded when a US submarine sank frigate Dena in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka last week (Day 5). Updates the earlier figure of 87 KIA. Largest single loss of Iranian naval personnel in the war — comparable to the Belgrano sinking in the Falklands War.

Indian Ocean / off Galle, Sri Lanka
HIGHMILITARY·17:00 UTC

Iran Threatens to Strike Regional Oil Sites if Israel Continues Energy Infrastructure Attacks — '$200 Oil'

Iran's central military command spokesman Zolfaghari warns on state TV: if Israel continues striking Iranian energy infrastructure, Iran will target oil sites across the region. 'If you can tolerate oil at more than $200 per barrel, continue this game.' Direct threat to Gulf oil installations. Brent already at $91.

Iran / Gulf region
HIGHHUMANITARIAN·17:00 UTC

Lebanon: Over 500,000 Displaced by IDF Strikes Since Monday — 117,000 in Government Shelters

Lebanon's social affairs minister confirms 517,000 people registered as displaced since hostilities intensified Monday. 117,228 are in government shelters. Largest civilian displacement in Lebanon since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. Humanitarian crisis deepening alongside military operations.

Lebanon
HIGHMILITARY·16:30 UTC

IDF Begins New 'Extensive' Airstrike Wave Against Iranian Regime Infrastructure

IDF announces Israeli Air Force has begun an extensive new wave of airstrikes against Iranian regime infrastructure in Tehran and other areas. Further details to follow. Third major strike wave of Day 9 — escalation continuing into evening.

Tehran and other areas, Iran
HIGHPOLITICAL·16:00 UTC

Trump: Iran's Next Supreme Leader 'Not Going to Last Long' Without US Approval

Trump tells ABC News Iran's new supreme leader must get US approval or 'he's not going to last long.' Explicitly ties the succession to nuclear file: 'I don't want to have to go back in five years and let them have a nuclear weapon.' Most direct US threat toward Iran's incoming leadership of the war.

Washington D.C.
HIGHMILITARY·15:30 UTC

Iran Strikes Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj City — 2 Killed, 12 Injured; IRGC Claims Radar Targeting

A projectile falls on a residential location in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj city — 2 killed (Indian and Bangladeshi nationals), 12 injured. IRGC had earlier claimed targeting radar systems in Al-Kharj. Gulf ceasefire completely collapsed: Iran is now directly striking Saudi Arabia.

Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
HIGHMILITARY·15:00 UTC

CENTCOM: Iran Firing Missiles and Drones From Civilian Areas in Dezful, Isfahan, Shiraz

US Central Command issues explicit safety warning: Iran's regime is launching ballistic missiles and drones from heavily populated civilian areas in Dezful, Isfahan, and Shiraz. Under international law, military use removes protected status. CENTCOM urges Iranian civilians to stay home. Effectively a legal pre-justification for strikes in those cities.

Dezful / Isfahan / Shiraz, Iran
HIGHMILITARY·14:30 UTC

IDF: 200 Hezbollah Operatives Killed in Lebanon Since Monday — 600+ Strikes, 820+ Bombs

IDF announces approximately 200 Hezbollah and other militant operatives killed in Lebanon since Monday, including 80 Radwan Force elite fighters and 70 artillery operatives. Over 600 IDF strikes using 820+ bombs. Lebanon health ministry counts 394 total killed in the country. PIJ Lebanon chief also eliminated.

Southern Lebanon
HIGHMILITARY·14:20 UTC

IDF Strikes IRGC Space HQ and Khayyam Satellite Command in Tehran — 50 Ammo Bunkers, Basij Base Also Hit

IDF announces strikes on IRGC Space and Satellite HQ in Tehran — the command-and-control centre for the Khayyam satellite used to surveil Israel. Additionally hit: 50 ammo bunkers at internal security forces base, Basij paramilitary HQ, internal security headquarters, IRGC Ground Forces compound.

Tehran, Iran
HIGHMILITARY·14:00 UTC

Zelensky: Ukrainian Drone Experts Deploying to Middle East Next Week to Counter Iranian Drones

Ukrainian President Zelensky announces Kyiv's drone experts will be 'on site' in the Middle East next week, offering expertise to counter Iranian drones in exchange for US air defence missiles. Ukraine is positioning as a third-party technical contributor to the Gulf coalition against Iran.

Middle East / Gulf
HIGHPOLITICAL·14:00 UTC

US Energy Secretary: US Will Not Strike Iran's Energy Sector — Disruptions 'A Few Weeks at Most'

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright tells CNN the US is targeting zero energy infrastructure in Iran. Downplays Tehran oil depot fires as 'local fuel depots.' WTI crude up 36% in a week, 12% on Friday alone. Separate signal: UK PM Starmer calls Trump after criticism — RAF bases confirmed for regional operations.

Washington D.C. / London
STANDARDMILITARY·14:00 UTC

Hezbollah Claims Shooting Down Israeli Hermes 450 (Zik) Drone Over Southern Lebanon — IDF No Comment

Hezbollah claims to have shot down an Elbit Hermes 450 UAV (known in IDF service as 'Zik') over the Wadi Saluki area of southern Lebanon. IDF has not commented. If confirmed, would be Hezbollah's first drone kill of the war.

Wadi Saluki, Southern Lebanon
CRITICALMILITARY·13:30 UTC

Iran Fires Cluster Bomb Warhead at Central Israel — 6 Injured in Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva

Iranian ballistic missile carrying a suspected cluster bomb warhead strikes central Israel. Multiple impact sites across Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva — spread pattern confirms cluster munitions. 6 injured: one man in his 40s seriously wounded in Tel Aviv, five in Petah Tikva. First confirmed Iranian cluster bomb use against Israeli civilian areas.

Tel Aviv / Petah Tikva, Israel
CRITICALMILITARY·13:00 UTC

UAE Intercepts 16 of 17 Iranian Ballistic Missiles and 113 of 117 UAVs in Single Day — 4 Dead

UAE Ministry of Defence confirms: 17 ballistic missiles detected today, 16 destroyed, 1 fell in sea. 117 UAVs detected, 113 intercepted, 4 fell within UAE territory. 4 deaths among Pakistani, Nepalese and Bangladeshi nationals; 112 injured. Gulf ceasefire is not holding. Fresh blasts also heard in Abu Dhabi.

United Arab Emirates / Abu Dhabi
STANDARDPOLITICAL·13:00 UTC

UAE Flatly Denies Striking Iran — Calls Israeli Media Reports 'Fake News'

UAE Federal National Council defence chairman Rashid Al Nuaimi categorically denies Israeli media reports that the UAE conducted a symbolic retaliatory strike on an Iranian desalination plant. 'Fake news. When we do something, we have the courage to announce it.' Reports cited anonymous Israeli officials.

United Arab Emirates
HIGHMILITARY·12:30 UTC

IDF Kills Aide-de-Camp to New Iranian Supreme Leader — Second Military Bureau Chief Eliminated

Defence Minister Katz: IDF has killed Abu-al-Qasem Baba'iyan, newly appointed head of the military bureau of Iran's supreme leader. Baba'iyan was appointed only days ago after his predecessor was eliminated in the opening Israeli strike. The new leader's first military aide is already dead.

Iran (strike location undisclosed)