Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-03-14
We've collected the top geopolitical conflict articles from the Middle East and brought them all here. If you're tired of only having access to MSM versions of the story, you've found the right place. We’ll include all of the outlets we know of.
Continuous war on media in occupied West Bank
Israel designates and bans several Palestinian digital media platforms under its so-called anti-terrorism law, alleging ties to Hamas.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
Qatar intercepts missile aimed at Doha as explosions are heard in the city
"The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted a missile attack which targeted the State of Qatar," the Qatari Defense Ministry said.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 14, 2026 - jpost.com
IRGC Navy’s strike damages US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with missiles and drones.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
US strikes Kharg Island in Iran, Islamic Regime 'Crown Jewel,' Trump says in Truth statement
According to US President Donald Trump's announcement, the strikes were focused on military targets on the island and avoided the oil installations.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 14, 2026 - jpost.com
U.S. offers $10 million for information on key Iranian leaders
The announcement coincided with Quds Day protests, drawing thousands of regime supporters to central Tehran. Top officials appeared publicly for the first time since the war began, despite ongoing Israeli and U.S. airstrikes targeting multiple areas of the city
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 14, 2026 - haaretz.com
Dozens evacuated after Iranian missile hit sets building on fire in central Israel
One person was in the affected apartment at the time of the strike but was unharmed in a shelter, telling Haaretz, "After a crazy explosion, everything was on fire." Earlier, a building in Holon caught fire following a launch from Iran; no casualties were reported in either incident
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 14, 2026 - haaretz.com
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 13
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued to carry out retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Friday, March 13.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran’s Army conducts drone strike on Israeli military headquarters in Beersheba
Iran’s Army says it carried out an extensive drone strikes against the headquarters of the Israeli regime's defense forces in the occupied territories in Beersheba.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC launches 45th wave of Operation True Promise 4 using solid-fuel missiles
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps announced the launch of the 45th wave of Operation True Promise 4 against American and Israeli targets in response to the ongoing US-Israeli terrorist aggression against Iran.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
Pezeshkian: Iran not seeking war, fighting 'savage' US-Israeli aggression
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran does not seek war but is exercising its right to self-defense in the face of "savage" US-Israeli aggression.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 11
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued to carry out retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Wednesday, March 11.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 10
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued to carry out retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Tuesday, March 10.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 9
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued to carry out retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Monday, March 9.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran faces off with E3 over snapback sanctions as Russia and China back Tehran
Europe’s bid to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran has ignited a fierce backlash, with Iran denouncing the move as “illegal” and vowing firm retaliation.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
Silenced in France: The unjust detention of a pro-Palestine Iranian activist
Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic who lived in France for eight years, has been unjustly detained for condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza on social media.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC is part of Iran’s national army: Pundit
Iranian academician states that Europe is not genuinely committed to labeling the IRGC as a “terrorist organization” and is facing significant pressure from the Israeli regime.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
Washington seeking regime change in Venezuela: Analyst
Podcaster and Journalist Esha Krishnaswamy believes the U-S military buildup in the Caribbean region is aimed at regime change in Venezuela.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran Army launches drone operation, says radar collapse makes Israeli targets easier to hit
Iran’s Army says its operations against Israeli military infrastructure are becoming easier and more precise after parts of the regime’s radar network were destroyed.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC hits US Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain with missiles, drones
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has launched a devastating missile and drone strike on the US Navy's Fifth Fleet base in Mina Salman, Bahrain.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
Russia, China slam adoption of unilateral resolution against Iran at UNSC
Russia and China have denounced the adoption of a unilateral resolution against Iran at the UNSC amid US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran slams US-Israeli attack on Tehran's 12,000-seat Azadi sports complex as war crime
Iranian sports officials have condemned the US-Israeli attack on Tehran’s Azadi Sports Complex, calling it a violation of international law and a war crime.
Presstv
Mar 14, 2026 - presstv.ir
Ghana Air Force receives first Airbus H175 helicopter
The Ghana Air Force announced on March 5, 2026, the arrival of its first Airbus H175 helicopter at the Air Force Base in Accra. This delivery marks the initial phase […]
Military Africa
Mar 13, 2026 - military.africa
Humanitarian aid to Gaza drops sharply amid crossing restrictions
Humanitarian and food aid entering the Gaza Strip has sharply declined due to continued Israeli restrictions on border crossings, deepening the humanitarian crisis facing more than 2.4 million Palestinians in the enclave. Dr Ismail al-Thawabta, Director General of the Government Media Office in Gaza, said that the crossings have been operating only on a very limited basis in recent weeks and that ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lured by profits, some shipowners brave mines and missiles to sneak oil past Iran
By Renee Maltezou and Jonathan SaulATHENS, March 13 (Reuters) - A handful of Greek shipowners have sent crude oil and dry bulk tankers through the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, risking destruction from mines, missiles and drones for a chance at millions of dollars in quick profits.The voyages reflect the financial allure of soaring crude oil prices and surging tanker rates ...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 13, 2026 - al-monitor.com
TotalEnergies announces halt to oil production in Qatar, Iraq and the UAE
TotalEnergies said on its investor website on Thursday that the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran is expected to reduce the company’s global oil production by 15 per cent. The French oil major said it has stopped, or is in the process of stopping, production at several sites in the Middle East, including locations in Qatar and Iraq as well as offshore fields in the United Arab Emirates, because...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Netherlands, Iceland join genocide case against Israel
The Netherlands and Iceland have joined a case brought by South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague accusing Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. The court announced the move on Thursday. In its declaration of intervention, the Netherlands said that forced displacement, starvation, denial of aid, and acts committed against children may be considered acts of ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UN official calls for humanitarian cargo to be allowed through Strait of Hormuz
By Jasper WardWASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - A top United Nations humanitarian official on Friday called for humanitarian aid to be allowed to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.The comments made by Tom Fletcher, the U.N. under-secretary-generalfor humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, comes as Iran threatens to close the strait, which is ...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 13, 2026 - al-monitor.com
For former Gaza hostage Elkana Bohbot, this war with Iran is different - interview
Being at home with family when Operation Rising Lion began felt like a privilege in comparison to the tunnels of Gaza, former Hamas hostage Elkana Bohbot told Maariv.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 13, 2026 - jpost.com
Israel-US and Iran War: A geostrategic transformation
After the 12-day war in May last year, it was clear that both sides would be face-to-face soon. They restarted on 28th February 2026. Israel-US adopted the same pattern of targeting the top brass, including the Grand Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the very first day, thinking that in the absence of these officials, the Iranian administration would be like a rudderless ship. This would create c...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lindsey Graham: A warmonger in the service of Israel and the defence industry
In the dark corridors of the United States’ power and politics, where morality is starkly traded for profit, and human lives are calculated as unimportant line items on a balance sheet, few figures embody the terrible mix of greed and warmongering quite like Senator Lindsey Graham. The notorious South Carolina Republican has positioned himself as the Senate’s most reliable cheerleader for endless ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
59 injured after Iranian rocket hits Galilee area
Fifty-nine people were injured early on Friday after an Iranian rocket struck a village in the Galilee region following three successive waves of missiles targeting northern Israel within one hour. The Hebrew newspaper Haaretz reported that 59 people suffered moderate to minor injuries after the rocket attack on the town of Zarzir in the Galilee area. It said the rocket landed about 10 metres from...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
The prophecy and the profiteers: How Lindsey Graham, Paula White-Cain and Netanyahu sold America a holy war
In mid-February 2026, Senator Lindsey Graham stood before cameras in Tel Aviv and delivered what he called one of his ‘most consequential messages of his political career. The United States, he declared, was ‘weeks, not months’ from a decision on Iran. There was ‘no light’ [meaning total strategic alliance] between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. They were of ‘one mind’ about ‘what...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Don't fall for the regime change talk. Israel is 'mowing the lawn' in Iran
Israel's bombardment of Iran strikingly resembles its previous wars against Hamas and Hezbollah: a form of perpetual conflict management which can never achieve the 'total victory' of its most delusional propagandists and which guarantees this third Gulf War won't be the last
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 13, 2026 - haaretz.com
ECOWAS to operationalise joint counterterrorism force
West African regional bodies attempt to formalise military responses to an escalating extremist threat. Central to this shift is the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its ambitious […]
Military Africa
Mar 13, 2026 - military.africa
UK warns its citizens against photographing strikes in UAE
The British Embassy in Dubai on Friday warned British nationals living in the UAE not to photograph, post, or share images of strikes, as doing so could result in fines, imprisonment, or deportation, Anadolu reports. “UAE authorities warn against photographing, posting, or sharing images of incident sites or projectile damage as well as government buildings and diplomatic missions,” the embassy wr...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Most humanitarian aid movements through Gaza crossing denied over past 2 days, UN says
Nearly all humanitarian aid movements to Gaza through the Israeli-controlled Kerem Shalom border crossing were denied over the past two days, sharply limiting the delivery of critical supplies into the enclave, the UN said Friday, Anadolu Agency reports. “The Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), tells us that today and yesterday, nearly all humanitarian movements to the Kerem...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Pentagon moving more marines, warships to Middle East: Report
The Pentagon is weighing sending additional warships to the Middle East as Iran steps up its attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Citing three US officials, the report said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved a request from US Central Command for an element of an amphibious ready group and attached Marine expeditionary unit, typically consisting of several ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel drops indictments against soldiers accused in Sde Teiman torture case
The Israeli army announced on Thursday that indictments against five Israeli soldiers accused of violently assaulting a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman detention camp have been dropped. The case had drawn widespread condemnation after a video showing the alleged torture of the detainee was leaked, prompting demands for accountability from human rights organisations. In a statement, the Isra...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Existential attrition: Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz
“The geopolitical genie is out of the bottle: by capitalizing on geography to disrupt global trade, countries can strengthen their strategic position at relatively low cost.” Alex Mills, The Atlantic Council, March 12, 2026 With each day of glorified actions against Iran, with each cloudy press session claiming supreme success through sheer force, the Trump administration is struggling to keep up ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Gaza: On The Ground with Motasem A Dalloul | Week 9 March
MEMO spoke to Motasem A Dalloul, a survivor of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, in the first of a new series of regular updates from the ground. Dalloul describes the daily struggle to survive: hunger, cold, the collapse of healthcare, and ongoing Israeli violations despite the so-called ceasefire. WATCH: Gaza: On The Ground with Motasem A Dalloul | Week 23 Feb
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Houthi leader vows support for Iran, says group ready for any escalation
The leader of Yemen’s Houthi movement, Abdul-malik al-Houthi, said on Thursday evening that his group was ready for any developments in the ongoing confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, stressing that it would stand with Tehran against what he described as US-Israeli aggression. In a televised speech broadcast by the group’s Al-Masirah channel, he said: “From the beginning we...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Report: Washington gives Israel one week to end Iran war
A newspaper has quoted a source as saying that a change of regime in Tehran is unlikely in the near future, because it would require either a ground military intervention or a return of large-scale internal protests, which currently do not appear likely. The source also pointed to a major difference in how Washington and Tel Aviv assess the war. The US administration is mainly concerned about the ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Pentagon limits info, clashes with press over Iran
The Pentagon's engagement with the media during the Iran war has been heavy on rhetoric, short on operational detail and characterized by an adversarial approach to mainstream outlets that seek to raise questions about the conflict.While journalists had access to detailed, often-daily briefings as well as embeds with troops during previous wars such as those in Iraq and Afghanistan, the US militar...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 13, 2026 - al-monitor.com
War has halted Gulf oil flow -- and restarting it won't be easy
The war in the Middle East has largely paralysed the Gulf region's crucial oil industry, which has been hit by attacks and an export blockade.The war has forced companies to dramatically slow or even halt production -- and restarting it will not be easy, even when the war is over.- What has been targeted? -Since the war started with US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, at least 33 strikes or...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 13, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Ukraine, EU allies slam US decision to roll back Russia oil sanctions
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says move 'does not help peace' as Europe reels from soaring energy prices linked to Iran war.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Mar 13, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Ukraine finds new role as protector of US, Gulf allies amid Iran war
Having abandoned Ukraine, the US has sought Kyiv's support in defence from Iranian drones.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Mar 13, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Intact warhead likely hit Zarzir despite successful interception, IDF says
It is believed the missile initially came apart on its own, preventing the warhead from being destroyed. The IDF also stated that it will be reinforcing the Lebanese front under the Northern Command.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 13, 2026 - jpost.com
A changing battlefield: Five takeaways from Israel's war with Iran, two weeks in
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Two weeks into the war with Iran, the military picture is rapidly evolving, even as broader patterns have begun to emerge.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 13, 2026 - jpost.com
WATCH: IDF destroys Litani river bridge used by Hezbollah terrorists
Previous reporting indicated that Israel was discussing the option of striking civilian infrastructure targets in Lebanon, but a decision had not been made.
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Mar 13, 2026 - jpost.com
WATCH: IDF strikes over 150 regime terror targets across central, western Iran
Over the past two weeks, the military has conducted hundreds of strike waves against the regime.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 13, 2026 - jpost.com
Democratic senators urge Trump to fire Hegseth over mass civilian casualties in U.S. strikes on Iran
Democratic Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Elizabeth Warren emphasized in particular the apparent U.S. strike on an elementary school. 'He has no idea what he's doing in this war in Iran, and now an American missile hit an Iranian school, killing about 150 innocent school kids,' said Van Hollen
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 13, 2026 - haaretz.com
For Israel, a partial Middle East settlement sure beats a forever war
Reaching out to the Lebanese government, seeking an alliance with the Gulf states, helping implement the Trump plan for Gaza and stopping the settler rampages in the West Bank are the places to start
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 13, 2026 - haaretz.com
IDF fire kills 773 in Lebanon since war began, health officials say; Two wounded in northern Israel
Lebanon's Health Ministry reported at least 20 were killed in overnight Israeli strikes, including children in Sidon, as the IDF targeted infrastructure such as a bridge over the Litani River. Defense Minister Israel Katz said Beirut will 'pay a price' until Hezbollah is disarmed
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 13, 2026 - haaretz.com
'Just follow the money': How Hezbollah recovered and resurged in Lebanon
The precision missiles Hezbollah are firing at Israel are mainly leftovers, but the group has already regained some of its military capabilities. It's time to examine their financial sources
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 13, 2026 - haaretz.com
B-2 stealth bombers used in operation against Iran: US Central Command
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Friday B-2 stealth bombers carried out a mission targeting Iranian capabilities as part of an ongoing operation that began late last month, Anadolu reports. “B-2 stealth bombers takeoff to conduct a mission during Operation Epic Fury, delivering long-range fire to not only eliminate the threat from the Iranian regime today, but also eliminate their ability to rebu...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US offers up to $10M reward for information on Iranian leaders
The US State Department on Friday announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of Iran’s key leaders, including Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Anadolu reports. The announcement, released by the department’s Rewards for Justice program, said the targeted individuals “command and direct various elements” of the IRGC, which Washington ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Two weeks in, Iran strikes inflict nearly $4B in US military losses
The United States has lost approximately $3.84 billion in assets in the first two weeks of “Operation Epic Fury,” according to estimates and data compiled by Anadolu. The largest items driving the cost are damaged and destroyed AN/TPY-2 radar components belonging to THAAD missile defense systems in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, valued at an estimated $2 billion. While the exte...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump says US ‘ahead of schedule’ in Iran war, claims most missiles destroyed
US President Donald Trump said the US is “way ahead of schedule” in the war with Iran and claimed that nearly 90% of Tehran’s missiles have been destroyed, Anadolu reports. “It’s going very well. We’re way ahead of schedule, way ahead. We had no idea we would be this far ahead. We’ve knocked out close to 90% of their missiles,” Trump said in an interview with FOX News. “We’re going to be hitting t...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lebanon to pay ‘heavy price,’ warns Israel
Israel threatened Friday to make Lebanon’s government “pay a heavy price” through strikes on state infrastructure and the possible seizure of additional territory, Anadolu reports. “The Lebanese government will pay a heavy price through strikes targeting Lebanese national infrastructure and the loss of territory used by Hezbollah militants until it fulfills its basic commitment to disarm the group...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Arab Parliament condemns closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque as provocation to Muslims
The Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi, has condemned the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli occupation authorities, describing the move as a provocation to Muslim sentiments worldwide. In a statement issued on Thursday, Al-Yamahi criticised the strict measures imposed by Israeli forces, including preventing worshippers from entering the mosque compound during...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lebanon says 687 killed in Israeli attacks since 2nd March
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Thursday that 687 people have been killed, including 98 children, in Israeli attacks on the country since 2nd March. In a statement, the ministry said the victims also include 62 women and 18 paramedics, adding that the total number of injured has reached 1,774. Among the wounded are 304 children, 328 women, and 45 paramedics, according to the statement. On 2nd Marc...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
War with Iran: How it began, how it may end, and the future of alliances in West Asia
War rarely begins with a single event. More often than not, it emerges from years of mounting tensions, failed diplomacy and strategic miscalculations. The current war against Iran is no exception. What appears today as an open military confrontation is the culmination of a long process: the erosion of diplomatic frameworks, intensifying regional rivalries, and a shifting balance of power across W...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 13, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US attacks Iran's Kharg Island, Trump says
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday Said on Friday that the United States carried out strikes against "every military target" on Iran's Kharg Island export hub."For reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island," Trump wrote on Truth Social."However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and S...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 13, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Iran war puts many in US on high alert, but synagogue attack shows limits
(Refiles to wider audience with no changes to text or headline)By Ted Hesson, Jonathan Allen and Rich McKayWASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - U.S. law enforcement officials are on heightened alert as the Iran war enters its third week, but the limits of their vigilance were on display as seeming lone-wolf attacks unfolded more than 500 miles apart in Virginia and Michigan on Thursday alone.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 13, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Hezbollah says ready for long battle as Israel threatens Lebanese infrastructure
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said on Friday his group was ready for a long confrontation with Israel, as the latter threatened to make Lebanon pay an "increasing price" in damage to infrastructure.Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when the Tehran-backed militant group attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strike...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 13, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Israel destroys bridge in Lebanon, threatens Gaza-scale destruction
By Alexander Cornwell and Maya GebeilyTEL AVIV/BEIRUT, March 13 (Reuters) - Israel destroyed a bridge in southern Lebanon on Friday and dropped leaflets in Beirut threatening Gaza-scale devastation as it deployed more troops to fight Iran-backed Hezbollah and warned of more attacks on the country's infrastructure. As Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut's suburbs with air strikes, Lebanon's interior m...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 13, 2026 - al-monitor.com
US offers reward for information on Iran's supreme leader, senior officials
By Ryan Patrick JonesMarch 13 (Reuters) - The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information about senior Iranian military and intelligence officials, including its new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.The reward targets 10 officials associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to the State Department website. The military force, cre...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 13, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Pentagon elevates investigation into Iran school strike
By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliWASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Friday it has elevated the investigation into a devastating February 28 strike on an Iranian girls' school after media reports revealed the probe shows U.S. forces were likely responsible.Iran has said thestrike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh School killed 168 children. If U.S. fault is confirmed, it would rank amon...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 13, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Israel targets Iranian checkpoints using tip-offs from informants, source says
By Emily RoseJERUSALEM, March 13 (Reuters) - Israel has launched a new phase of its assault on Iran, targeting checkpoints manned by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) based on tip-offs from informants on the ground, a source briefed on Israel's military strategy told Reuters. The targeting of checkpoints secured by IRGC personnel suggests an intensification of Israel's efforts to weake...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 13, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Iran war hits fertilizer supplies as Fitch warns prices could rise some 25%
Higher prices and availability, due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, are raising food security concerns globally as well as in the Middle East.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 13, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon reaches devastating new phase
Israel has warned Lebanon could face Gaza-level destruction.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Mar 13, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Israel destroys bridge in Lebanon and threatens Gaza-scale devastation
Israeli attacks since early March have killed 773 in Lebanon as military expands assault to more Beirut neighbourhoods.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Mar 13, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Who are Ashab Al Yamim? New Shi’ite terror group claims synagogue attacks across Europe - exclusive
The group seemingly did not exist before this week and, unusually, does not have its own Telegram or social media channels. Usually, such groups create channels straight away.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 13, 2026 - jpost.com
US deploys B-2 stealth bombers, 2,200 Marines to Middle East amid war with Iran - report
The force, which may not necessarily be involved in ground combat operations in Iran, includes a squadron of F‑35 fighter jets and tiltrotor MV‑22 Osprey aircraft.
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Mar 13, 2026 - jpost.com
Sirens sound in central, southern Israel, with shrapnel reported in areas of Negev
Earlier on Friday, shrapnel from an additional intercepted Iranian ballistic missile fell in central Israel, causing a fire.
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Mar 13, 2026 - jpost.com
Iranian aircraft leaves India with sailors, bodies as Indian ships granted passage through Hormuz
The aircraft had earlier taken off from Sri Lanka carrying the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a US submarine attack on a warship off the island’s coast last week.
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Mar 13, 2026 - jpost.com
War diary: A weekend of sirens, through my autistic son’s eyes
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: For most of us, our understanding of what Israelis call “the situation” is the lens through which we experience this war. Danny lacks this lens, and it feels different.
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Mar 13, 2026 - jpost.com
After easing wartime restrictions on Knesset discussions, Netanyahu coalition resumes judicial overhaul efforts
Next week's agenda includes deliberations on proposed media reforms and the death penalty law for terrorists, after restrictions limiting debate to the state budget and the war were lifted
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 13, 2026 - haaretz.com
Iranian missile barrage hits several towns in central Israel; No casualties reported
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 13, 2026 - haaretz.com
WATCH: Israeli settlers and ultra-Orthodox reservists force West Bank shepherds to flee
When the military unit at the Tayasir checkpoint in the northern Jordan Valley was replaced by Netzah Yehuda, harassment by settlers from nearby outposts intensified. Palestinians say that this time soldiers joined in. Two shepherd communities fled earlier this week. Just one family remains
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 13, 2026 - haaretz.com
IDF officials won't say if Iran's uranium will be removed before war ends
In an interview with Fox News on Thursday, President Donald Trump expressed a similar viewpoint on the war, saying that the operation in Iran is currently not focused on eliminating Tehran's enriched uranium. 'But at some point, we might be'
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 13, 2026 - haaretz.com
With Iran undefeated and protesters cowed, Israel forced to lower expectations
Israeli and U.S. war plans weren't fully baked, aspirations of toppling the regime were too ambitious – and the war assumed a familiar pattern ■ The IDF seems confused over which front should now take priority ■ The chief of staff should take he blame for the dropping of the Sde Teiman case
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 13, 2026 - haaretz.com
Evacuation orders expand: IDF orders Lebanese to leave 13% of country's territory
The IDF called on all Lebanese residents south of the Zahrani River, about 40 km from the Lebanon-Israel border, to move north due to 'Hezbollah activity in the area.' According to Lebanon, more than 820,000 people have already been registered as displaced and 687 have been killed since the start of the war
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 13, 2026 - haaretz.com
Is Israel becoming a strategic liability for the US?
Indicators are mounting that the world is heading toward an era of multipolarity, signaling the twilight of the age of singular American hegemony and a redistribution of global power among multiple actors. The Chinese economy has expanded, approaching the size of the European Union’s economy and two-thirds that of the United States. China has emerged as a formidable technological leader; within ju...
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Mar 12, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Democrats introduce bill to investigate killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza
Hind Rajab, who was killed with her family by IDF fire in Gaza in January 2024, has become a global symbol of Israel's war crimes in Gaza. 'We need answers and accountability,' said one senator
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Friends of Al-Aqsa urge leaders of Muslim-dominant countries to impose diplomatic and economic sanctions on Israel
Friends of Al-Aqsa (FOA) have today welcomed the recent joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar condemning Israel’s closure of Masjid Al-Aqsa. The organisation, however, pointed out that while these concerns are important, they are obliged to emphasise that statements alone are not enough given the serious and growi...
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Mar 12, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UAE says it intercepted 278 ballistic missiles, 1,540 drones since start of Iranian attacks
The United Arab Emirates said Thursday that air defenses engaged 278 ballistic missiles, 1,540 drones, and 15 cruise missiles since the outset of Iranian attacks late last month, Anadolu reports. Air defenses also shot down 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Thursday, the Defense Ministry said on US social media company X. The attacks killed six people, including Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali, Ba...
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Mar 12, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli officials mull large-scale ground operation in Lebanon within a week: Report
Israeli officials are holding discussions regarding the launch of a large-scale ground operation in Lebanon, which could take place within a week, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN said on Thursday. The aim of the operation “is to take control of southern Lebanon and establish key deployment points there,” KAN said. Israel’s Security Cabinet is set to convene later Thursday “to discuss the extent of...
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Mar 12, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US-Israeli attack on Iran pushed region toward critical breaking point: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said attacks launched by the US and Israel against Iran have affected several countries and pushed the region toward a critical breaking point, Anadolu reports. Guterres delivered the remarks during the Ataturk International Peace Prize ceremony at the Presidential Complex, where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented him with the award. ...
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Mar 12, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Italy plans withdrawal of troops from Erbil base: Defense minister
Italy is organizing the return of troops stationed at its military base in Erbil, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said Thursday, noting that the withdrawal of the remaining contingent had already been planned before a missile struck the facility, Anadolu reports. “A missile hit our base in Erbil. There are no casualties or injuries among the Italian personnel. They are all safe,” Crosetto said, ci...
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Mar 12, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Cracks emerging between Iran’s political, military leaders, FM Sa'ar tells 'Post'
“Regime change may be a consequence of the operation; it does not necessarily have to be part of the military campaign itself,” Sa'ar said.
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Netherlands joins South Africa's ICJ case accusing Israel of Genocide in Gaza
The countries said 'forced displacement, blocked aid and harm to children' may be relevant in assessing genocidal intent. Their filing joins those of 16 others on the Gaza case
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UN experts denounce military aggression against Iran, Lebanon
UN experts condemned the military assaults on Iran and Lebanon by the US and Israel on Thursday as “flagrant violations of international law,” Anadolu reports. “The conflict risks engulfing the wider region in catastrophic armed violence and threatens to set yet another precedent of total impunity for some of the world’s strongest military powers,” the experts said in a statement. They stressed th...
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Mar 12, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Drawn weapons, attack dogs: Ben-Gvir joins televised police raid on suspect who graffitied a Palestinian flag
The suspect was arrested, handcuffed and blindfolded on Channel 14 News as heavily armed forces raided his home in a Jewish-Arab city in central Israel. Ben-Gvir told cameras, 'No one who incites against the state will be spared.' A court criticized the police for staging a 'media arrest'