Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-03-20
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.
All US bases in region, Israeli gathering points ‘shoveled’ in wave 62 of retaliation: IRGC
IRGC tatgeted all US bases across the region and Israeli military gathering points and combat support centers with a barrage of advanced missiles and precision drones.
Presstv
Mar 20, 2026 - presstv.ir
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 20, 2026 - presstv.ir
‘Trump has no idea what he’s doing’: Netizens react to US-Israeli botched war against Iran
Social media has been abuzz with reactions to the war against Iran, US President Donald Trump’s military adventurism and how the strong Iranian retaliation has turned the tables.
Presstv
Mar 20, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 18
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued their retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Wednesday, March 18.
Presstv
Mar 20, 2026 - presstv.ir
Over a dozen US Reaper drones valued at $330 million destroyed by Iran: Report
American forces have lost more than a dozen MQ-9 Reaper drones in the ongoing war against the Islamic Republic of Iran, costing hundreds of millions of dollars, according to a report.
Presstv
Mar 20, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 17
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued their retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Tuesday, March 17.
Presstv
Mar 20, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 16
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued their retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Monday, March 16.
Presstv
Mar 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2026 - presstv.ir
US suffered over 3,200 casualties, staggering equipment losses in first week of war: Source
A senior Iranian intelligence official, speaking to a Press TV correspondent, has revealed detailed estimates of damage inflicted on the US military in the region during the first seven days of the ongoing war.
Presstv
Mar 20, 2026 - presstv.ir
Global attention must not lose sight of Palestine
For all Palestine, particularly Gaza, is reduced to visibility or invisibility depending on how it best serves the Israeli and Western narratives, the spotlight should remain on Palestine until it is decolonised from Israel’s settler colonial enterprise. In recent comments, Colombian President Gustavo Petro described Israel’s genocide in Gaza as an experiment threatening the Global South. “What w...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hamas says displacement in West Bank reflects forced transfer policy
A senior Hamas official has said the displacement of more than 36,000 Palestinians in the West Bank over the past year reflects a policy of forced displacement. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Abdul Rahman Shadid, a Hamas official, said the figures demonstrate the scale of Israeli violations aimed at emptying the land of its inhabitants and imposing a new demographic reality. Shadid also point...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Board of Peace is a tactical smokescreen for war in Iran and Gaza
In recent days, the first publicly reported meeting between Hamas representatives and President Trump’s newly established Board of Peace (BoP) took place in Cairo. In high-stakes diplomacy, inaugural meetings are typically “get-to-know-you” sessions. However, the current landscape—marked by genocide in Gaza and a simultaneous offensive against Iran—does not allow for the luxury of diplomatic nice...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Switzerland condemns ‘extremist settler’ violence in West Bank, urges Israel to act
Switzerland on Thursday condemned a recent surge in violence in the West Bank, saying attacks by “extremist settlers” are undermining stability and prospects for peace, Anadolu reports. In a statement posted through US social media company X, the Middle East and North Africa division of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said seven Palestinians have been killed since Feb. 28 in what i...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Germany withdraws legal backing for Israel in ICJ genocide case
Germany has stepped back from its earlier pledge to support Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Gaza genocide case, in a significant shift from its position when South Africa first brought proceedings in 2023. A German foreign ministry spokesperson said this week that Berlin will not intervene on Israel’s behalf in the case at The Hague, despite having announced in January 20...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US intelligence undercuts Trump’s main justification for war with Iran
One of US President Donald Trump’s central justifications for his war on Iran has been blown out of the water by his own intelligence community, which has concluded that Tehran is not rebuilding the nuclear enrichment capacity destroyed in last year’s US-Israeli attack. In written testimony submitted on 18 March, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said: “As a result of Operation Midni...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel reopens Rafah crossing for limited Palestinian movement after 20-day closure
Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Thursday for limited Palestinian movement under strict restrictions after a 20-day closure, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said its teams transported 25 patients along with their companions from a hospital in Khan Younis in southern Gaza to the crossing in preparation for their departure for ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US Embassy in Riyadh urges Americans to leave Saudi Arabia ‘if you can do so safely’
The US Embassy in Riyadh urged American citizens on Thursday to consider leaving Saudi Arabia “if you can do so safely,” citing ongoing escalation in the region, Anadolu reports. In a security alert posted on the US social media company X, the embassy said it is “closely monitoring” the situation in the Middle East and is providing updates to help US citizens make informed decisions about their sa...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
About half of Iranian missiles fired at Israel since start of war carried cluster munitions
Israeli data released on Wednesday evening shows that more than 400 out of around 850 missiles launched from Iran towards Israel since the start of the war were equipped with cluster warheads. According to figures reported by Israel’s public broadcaster, Kan 11, these missiles account for more than half of the total used in the attacks, indicating widespread use of this type of munition in recent ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Netanyahu says Iran no longer has uranium enrichment capacity
JERUSALEM, March 19 (Reuters) - Iran no longer has the capacity to enrich uranium or make ballistic missiles after 20 days of U.S.-Israeli air attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a news conference on Thursday."We are winning, and Iran is being decimated," Netanyahu said, noting that Iran's missile and drone arsenal is being massively degraded and will be destroyed. "What we're ...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 19, 2026 - al-monitor.com
War could leave Iran with a more radical, nuclear-ambitious regime, IDF sources say
IDF sources say Iran's military power has been 'set back years' in every area • Despite that, military sources unsure if strikes will be enough to get Iranian protesters to topple regime
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Mar 19, 2026 - jpost.com
IDF exploited Iran fallback plan, hit forces at stadiums in deadliest strikes of war - report
The majority of Iranian military and security personnel were reportedly killed at Azadi Stadium, one of the largest soccer stadiums in the region.
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Mar 19, 2026 - jpost.com
Israel makes progress against Iran missiles, but disputes within IDF about the extent
One top IDF source said on Sunday that the air force had destroyed or neutralized 75% of Iran's missile launchers. On Thursday, another senior IDF source said that the percentage was only around 60%.
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Mar 19, 2026 - jpost.com
Majority of US voters oppose Iran war, say it benefits Israel more: Poll
A poll released Thursday found that a majority of American voters oppose the US-Israeli war against Iran and believe it benefits Israel more than the US, Anadolu reports. The survey, conducted by Data for Progress for the IMEU (Institute for Middle East Understanding) Policy Project and Demand Progress, shows 56% of voters said the war benefits Israel more, compared to 29% who believe it benefits ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Power without exit – America’s strategic trap in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States today finds itself ensnared in a war it cannot win, yet cannot leave. What appears, at first glance, as a familiar display of military dominance in West Asia is, in fact, a deeper crisis of strategy, legitimacy, and control. The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has exposed a paradox at the heart of American power: the more force it projects, the fewer viable...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
War beyond the battlefield: How the Iran conflict Is reshaping global power and the world economy
These nights in Tehran the sound of fighter jets has become part of everyday life. Explosions echo across the city at irregular intervals and the uncertainty of what comes next hangs over millions of people. Yet the war unfolding in the Middle East is no longer confined to the battlefield. What began as a military confrontation is rapidly evolving into a broader geopolitical and economic crisis wh...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli forces arrest Sheikh Raed Salah in occupied Jerusalem
Israeli forces have arrested Sheikh Raed Salah, head of the Islamic Movement in the occupied territories, during a raid in occupied Jerusalem, according to Palestinian media reports. Sources said Sheikh Salah was attending an Iftar gathering at a private residence when Israeli soldiers stormed the house and detained him. No immediate official statement was issued by Israeli authorities regarding t...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
USS Gerald Ford withdrawn to Greece after major onboard fire
The US aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford is being temporarily withdrawn from the Middle East to Greece for repairs following a major fire on board, according to media reports. The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that the carrier would be towed from the Red Sea after a fire broke out last week, while USNI News cited a US official confirming the vessel’s departure for repairs, without initi...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
The price of independence – US-Israeli war on Iran
It is not only European political leaders who have submitted to the American empire and its erratic emperor, Trump. Established media outlets are also competing to legitimize the US empire’s wars, violence, and dismantling of international laws and conventions. With a few exceptions, European leaders condemn Iran’s self-defense and its response to the illegal bombings carried out by the US–Israel ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Russia issues fresh call for end to hostilities in Gulf
March 19 (Reuters) - Russia issued a fresh call on Thursday for an end to hostilities in the Gulf, starting with a halt to U.S. and Israeli attacks, and made a new offer to use its diplomatic leverage to help end the fighting."We call for the fastest possible cessation of hostilities, which resulted from the unprovoked aggression of the U.S. and Israel," the foreign ministry said in a statement on...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 19, 2026 - al-monitor.com
The Iran war and the cost of killing 'bad guys'
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that it "takes money to kill bad guys" when asked if the Pentagon had requested $200 billion in funding for the Iran war.Exactly how much the war has cost so far has yet to be publicly disclosed, and the final bill will depend on how long the US-Israeli campaign against Iran launched on February 28 lasts.But it could be substantial: The Pentagon's co...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 19, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Huge Trump Iran war funding request faces stiff opposition in Congress
By Patricia Zengerle and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. military's request for $200 billion in additional funding for the Iran war met with stiff opposition in the U.S. Congress on Thursday, as Democrats and even some Republicans questioned the need for the money after large defense appropriations last year.A U.S. official confirmed a Washington Post report that the Departm...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 19, 2026 - al-monitor.com
UN shipping agency IMO calls for safe corridor to evacuate seafarers from Gulf
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Countries at the UN’s shipping agency agreed to work towards a safe maritime corridor to evacuate commercial ships from the Gulf to protect seafarers during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.In an extraordinary session to discuss the Middle East, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) governing council agreed to encourage the establishment of a framework to facilit...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 19, 2026 - al-monitor.com
US mulls lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea despite war on Tehran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Washington might lift sanctions on Iranian oil that is already being shipped, as energy prices soar due to the war in the Middle East.The deliberation comes as Washington scrambles to ease high energy costs that have been filtering down to US consumers, although a Trump administration official added that "oil and gas export restrictions are no...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 19, 2026 - al-monitor.com
WATCH: PM Netanyahu: Iran at its weakest thanks to US, Israel cooperation, regime change possible
Netanyahu claimed that the Iranian regime was around a year off from creating intercontinental ballistic missiles that could have hit the United States.
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Mar 19, 2026 - jpost.com
How the air force broke down Iran's air defenses: Operation Roaring Lion vs. Operation Rising Lion
The top tier of Iran's remaining air defenses consists of mobile anti-aircraft missiles, often grouped together in a dozen or more on a vehicle, around 92% of which have been destroyed.
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Mar 19, 2026 - jpost.com
Week three of Roaring Lion: Iran's leadership hollowed out, Arab world reaches breaking point
As the war enters its third week, the regime's top officials are being killed faster than they can be replaced, and Iran's neighbors are running out of patience.
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Mar 19, 2026 - jpost.com
Freed Gaza hostages relive trauma as Iran war sirens trigger captivity memories
“We will live with captivity for the rest of our lives," former hostage Luis Har said.
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Mar 19, 2026 - jpost.com
U.S. officials hint at diverging Iran war goals with Israel after Trump denies gas‑field strike knowledge
While intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard explicitly said that Trump's goals 'are different from the objectives laid out' by Israel, the CIA chief said Israel's goals may diverge on regime change. Hegseth, meanwhile, said that while the U.S. 'holds the cards,' allies may pursue their own aims
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Mar 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
Germany U-turns, won't intervene on Israel's behalf in ICJ Gaza genocide case
This marks a shift from Germany's January 2024 stance, when it backed Israel in the case. Berlin says its decision not to intervene stems from its own ICJ defense in a case accusing it of violating international law by supporting Israel's war in Gaza
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
KLM extends suspension of Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam flights until May 17
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines said Thursday that it will not resume flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until May 17, citing safety considerations as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues, Anadolu reports. The Dutch carrier said the safety of its passengers and crew remains its top priority, and that it continues to closely monitor the situation while staying in contact with relevant authorities. Previ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UN experts warn Israel’s Gaza aid restrictions worsening crisis for women, girls
UN experts on Thursday warned that Israel’s restrictions on humanitarian operations in Gaza and the West Bank are worsening the crisis for women and girls, who are facing disproportionate harm, Anadolu reports. “Women and girls are bearing a disproportionate share of deprivation as access to food, healthcare, shelter, water, and sanitation continues to collapse,” the experts said in a statement. T...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UAE considers role in securing Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
The UAE’s diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash has said that the ongoing conflict with Iran is bringing Gulf states closer to the United States and Israel, following recent Iranian missile attacks on the region. Gargash said Iran had “miscalculated” by targeting the UAE and other Gulf countries, arguing that the attacks had strengthened regional alignment with Washington and Tel Aviv. “Iran miscalcula...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Qatar condemns Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field
Qatar has strongly condemned the Israeli targeting of facilities linked to Iran’s South Pars gas field, describing the strike as a “dangerous and irresponsible” escalation. In a statement on Wednesday, Majid Mohammed Al-Ansari, adviser to the Prime Minister and spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, warned that attacks on energy infrastructure pose serious risks to both the region a...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Turkey unveils plan to build eight nuclear reactors
Turkey has announced plans to build eight nuclear reactors as part of efforts to expand its energy capacity and diversify its power sources. Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Wednesday that the country intends to construct four reactors in the northern province of Sinop and another four in the Thrace region. Speaking in an interview with NTV, Bayraktar said Turkey is currently holding di...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Saudi Arabia discusses Iranian escalation with Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan
Saudi Arabia has held talks with Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan on the escalation involving Iran and ways to achieve security and stability in the region. According to a statement from the Saudi Foreign Ministry on Thursday, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a coordination meeting with his counterparts — Pakistan’s Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Turkey’s Hakan Fidan and Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty — on t...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
The other war in the Af-Pak frontier
War is the last refuge of failing states, but in Pakistan it often seems to be the first hobby of men who confuse uniforms with omniscience. When politics decays, legitimacy thins, and yesterday’s “strategic assets” develop the bad manners of independent thought, Rawalpindi reaches for the same old script: bomb a frontier, hold a briefing, and pray that smoke can pass for doctrine. It is a touchin...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Oman FM: US has lost control of foreign policy, entered ‘war that is not its own’
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said on Wednesday that the United States has lost control of its foreign policy and is involved in a war that is not its own. Writing in The Economist, he said the United States and Iran had been close to reaching a genuine agreement. He added that the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February, carried out just hours after the latest and most substantiv...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
French foreign minister Barrot to go to Israel on Friday
PARIS, March 19 (Reuters) - France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will go to Israel on Friday, in an unscheduled visit, after visiting Beirut as part of efforts to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon.The French foreign ministry added, as it announced Barrot's visit, that Barrot would discuss with Israeli authorities regional security and humanitarian aid issues, and attempts to de-escalate the conf...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 19, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Trump says told Netanyahu not to attack Iran gas fields
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike any more Iranian gas fields, seeking to distance himself from an attack by a key ally that has shaken world energy markets.Trump insisted on social media overnight that he "knew nothing" about Wednesday's strike by Israel on the South Pars gas field in Iran, which retaliated to the attack by...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 19, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Mideast war exposing Europe's reliance on Gulf flights, airlines warn
The war in the Middle East has exposed Europe's reliance on Gulf companies for flights to Asia, Europe's airlines said on Thursday. Since breaking out on February 28, the US-Israeli war on Iran has severely disrupted air traffic above the Gulf countries, which have carved out a niche as a stopover for long-haul flights between the United States, Europe, Asia and Oceania. In the wake of Tehran's re...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 19, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Displacement, bombs and air raid sirens weigh on Mideast Eid celebrations
Aziza Ahmad hasn't planned anything -- no family meal, no gifts for the children. In Lebanon, between the war and soaring prices, she said "there's nothing to celebrate" this Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan.From Beirut to Dubai, Manama to Jerusalem, the holy month of fasting is ending on a bitter note for millions of Muslims unsettled by the Middle East war.The small, run-down apartment where Ahma...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 19, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Iranian attack hits Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, some damage reported
JERUSALEM, March 19 (Reuters) - An Iranian missile attack hit Israel's Oil Refineries in the northern port city of Haifa but did not cause "significant damage", Israel's Energy Ministry said on Thursday.Energy Minister Eli Cohen said power was briefly disrupted, with electricity restored to most of those who were affected."The damage to the power grid in the north is localized and not significant,...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 19, 2026 - al-monitor.com
IMF raises concern over global inflation, output over Iran war
The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it was monitoring the impacts of the war in Iran on global inflation and output, but that no countries had so far approached it for emergency assistance related to the conflict."If prolonged, higher energy prices will lead to higher headline inflation," said IMF chief spokesperson Julie Kozack at a press briefing.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 19, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Trump says US needs more money to fund Iran war
WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the U.S. needed more funding for a "lot of reasons" amid the Iran war when asked about a media report that Pentagon was seeking $200 billion for the conflict. (Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt, writing by Bhargav Acharya;Editing by David Ljunggren)
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 19, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Turkey, Qatar pledge to deepen defense ties, blame Israel for Iran war
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s trip to Doha is part of a Gulf tour that began Wednesday in Riyadh, as Iran continues to strike energy assets across the region.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 19, 2026 - al-monitor.com
US approves $16.5bn arms deal to Gulf states amid rising Iran tensions
The proposed deal includes the sale of drones, missiles and radars for Gulf allies, including UAE, Kuwait and Jordan.
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Mar 19, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Hungary’s Orban continues to block Ukraine loan at EU summit
Viktor Orban obstructs the implementation of a key Ukraine loan as Russia's war continues for a fifth year.
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Mar 19, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Missile strikes close to reporter during Israeli attacks in Lebanon
A missile struck metres away from a Russia Today reporter as he was covering Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon.
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Mar 19, 2026 - aljazeera.com
WATCH: Bazan oil refinery damaged after Iran launches series of missile barrages across Israel
Four people were killed overnight on Wednesday, and over 13 were wounded. Meanwhile, four people were injured in Kiryat Shmona during a barrage on Thursday evening.
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Mar 19, 2026 - jpost.com
New air force tactics reduce refueling needs for attack runs on Iran
The new tactic is for air force jets to accelerate to high altitude on a much faster, steeper trajectory when taking off from Israel to save fuel.
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Mar 19, 2026 - jpost.com
War by the numbers: How many strikes, targets, and missions has Israel carried out? - explainer
Since the start of the war against Iran, Israel has dropped around 12,000 bombs, including 3,600 within the Tehran region alone.
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Mar 19, 2026 - jpost.com
'After the cluster opens, it’s too late:' Israeli expert explains Iranian cluster warhead challenge
Dr. Uzi Rubin tells The Media Line that stopping missiles at high altitude remains the only effective defense once submunitions are released.
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Mar 19, 2026 - jpost.com
Survival means victory: Preserving honor as a war objective - opinion
From Egypt to Iran, leaders often choose honor over surrender, enduring defeat rather than risking public humiliation.
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Mar 19, 2026 - jpost.com
Epic Fury: Moral obligations before declaring war on Iran - opinion
Does a political leader who chooses to go to war have the right to unilaterally put the lives of millions of citizens around the world at risk?
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Mar 19, 2026 - jpost.com
University of Florida College Republicans caught making Nazi salutes, sue school for disbanding chapter
Photos posted online by pro-Israel activists appeared to show members of the chapter flashing Nazi salutes, as well as posing with antisemitic influencers Nick Fuentes and Myron Gaines. Other reports of the leaked material describe group chats stating that Hitler 'didn't do enough'
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Mar 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
Sunny with a chance of missiles: Israel ranks as eighth-happiest country on earth
A UN-backed report attributed Israel's success to economic gains and a social safety net, with young Israelis ranking among the world's happiest even amid ongoing conflict – but the country scored low regarding perceptions of corruption
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Mar 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israeli elections committee orders Ben-Gvir to remove video filmed at memorial site promoting death penalty for terrorists bill
The video was filmed at a museum closed due to Israel's war with Iran. In the video, the far-right minister says, 'I'm dying to execute terrorists' while pointing at a noose used by the British to hang Jewish pre-state fighters
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Mar 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
Jewish calls for genocide go unpunished in Israel. Arab citizens, meanwhile, are arrested for talking about Iran
A settler activist's calls to "wipe out" Palestinian villages were dismissed as legitimate speech, while Arab citizens face arrest for nonviolent political posts
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Mar 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
Sen. Bernie Sanders seeks to block $660 million in U.S. arms sales to Israel over 'illegal' Iran war
While Democrats have largely opposed the war in Iran in votes in Congress, this would mark the first formal occasion on which they will vote on U.S.-Israel military aid since the war began. 'The last thing in the world that we need to do is provide 22,000 new bombs to the Netanyahu government,' Sanders said
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Mar 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israel moves to bar Zohran Mamdani's wife, citing pro-Palestinian social media activity
An Israeli ministry alleged that New York City Mayor's wife Rama Duwaji's past social media activity and pro-Palestinian stance fuel antisemitism. She has not indicated plans to visit Israel, and her husband did not commit during the campaign to visiting the country
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Mar 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
A billion shekels a day: The number that may decide when Israel's war with Iran ends
With daily costs nearing 1 billion shekels, Israeli officials are informally using budget limits to gauge the war's likely duration, even as strategic goals, U.S. influence and uncertain outcomes leave its endpoint – and economic toll – far from clear
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Mar 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
Iran ramps up attacks on Gulf neighbors' oil and gas facilities; Kuwait arrests another Hezbollah cell
Gulf states condemn Tehran's strikes on key energy sites in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, reporting damage but few casualties, as missile and drone barrages widen the conflict and raise fears over global energy supplies
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Mar 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
IDF chief warned Netanyahu gov't months ago: Hezbollah rearming faster than expected
IDF officials noted that, while Israeli and Lebanese operations slowed Hezbollah's rebuilding, they were not moving the group toward disarmament, and proposed a targeted strike – which political leadership rejected
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Mar 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
Trump official who quit over Iran war: U.S. could have threatened Israel aid to prevent unilateral attack
Joe Kent, who stepped down as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, told Tucker Carlson the U.S. should have used military aid as leverage to block Israel's offensive and questioned the influence of pro-Israel lobbyists on America First policy
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Mar 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
Iranian missiles kill four Palestinians in West Bank, one man in Israel, emergency services say
The strike on the West Bank town of Beit Awwa, near Hebron, also wounded six other women, the Red Crescent said. Emergency services reported that a Thai foreign worker was killed in central Israel, while several others were lightly wounded in the Arab town of Jaljulya and Tel Aviv
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Mar 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
Saudi Arabia says 4 people injured by fallen missile debris in Riyadh
Four people were injured by debris falling from an intercepted ballistic missile in Riyadh on Wednesday, the Saudi Civil Defense said, Anadolu reports. The agency said in a statement that the injuries were reported after fragments fell on a residential building in the city of Riyadh. Four Asian residents were injured in the incident, which also caused limited material damage, it added. The agency ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 18, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Nigerian Army receives DICON Vanquisher and Arquus Dagger light tactical vehicles
The Nigerian Army has received two different types of armoured vehicles to enhance its tactical mobility. The vehicles are Vanquisher 4×4 light APC and Arquus Dagger 4×4 tactical vehicle. The […]
Military Africa
Mar 18, 2026 - military.africa
Israel plans to occupy 1st line of villages in southern Lebanon: Israeli media
Israel plans to occupy the first line of villages in southern Lebanon to prevent rocket fire, Israeli media reported on Wednesday, Anadolu reports. Channel 12 said the political echelon intends to instruct the army to occupy any area in Lebanon from which anti-tank weapons are launched, “until further notice.” “Israel intends to control all areas that threaten the population, especially the first ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 18, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
The Global Cost of Israeli Domination | Palestine This Week with Mouin Rabbani
In this episode, we explore why Palestine remains central to understanding the region’s escalating crises, from the war on Iran and Gaza to Lebanon and the mounting pressure on Gulf states. We unpack the dangerous assumptions, political delusions and power plays driving the Middle East deeper into chaos. WATCH: Israel’s Dystopian Vision: From Gaza to Iran | Palestine This Week
Middle East Monitor
Mar 18, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
How Trump's Iran war adds strain to NATO's already shaky foundation
Concerned over U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to remove sanctions on Russian oil and not being wholly dependent on oil coming from the Strait of Hormuz, European members of NATO do not have faith in Trump's plans for Iran
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 18, 2026 - haaretz.com
How U.S. far-right criticism of the Iran war is a gateway drug for the antisemites among them
The problem with former Trump official Joe Kent's view isn't that it criticizes Israel, but that it uses legitimate opposition to unpopular wars to promote conspiratorial, antisemitic narratives that put Jews at risk
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 18, 2026 - haaretz.com
Pro-Palestinian coalition announces 'largest yet' flotilla trying to break Israel's blockade on Gaza
Organizers said the initiative – dubbed the "Spring 2026 Flotilla" – could involve thousands of participants from more than 100 countries and over 100 vessels. But uncertainty looms as regional war tensions and Israel's past crackdowns cast doubt on whether the flotilla will reach its shores
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 18, 2026 - haaretz.com
IDF officials: Hezbollah avoiding Israeli troops in Lebanon, hiding ammunition
Despite no Hezbollah operatives in the first line of villages bordering Israel, the army is concerned about armed men in the area and the group's efforts to launch an extensive missile barrage into Israeli territory every few days
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 18, 2026 - haaretz.com
IDF chief condemns settler violence, calls on Israeli authorities to combat it
IDF Chief of Staff Zamir said settler violence causes strategic damage, but claimed those responsible are a minority who do not represent the settlement movement. Seven Palestinians have been killed in settler attacks since the beginning of the month
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 18, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israeli reporter on Polymarket blackmail and death threats tied to his Iran war coverage
When an Israeli journalist wrote about an Iranian missile strike, he was deluged with threatening messages from online bettors demanding he alter his reporting. 'It wouldn't surprise me' if there are more Polymarket-related influence attempts on journalism than previously thought, he tells Haaretz
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 18, 2026 - haaretz.com
Three lightly wounded after Iranian cluster missile hits several sites in central Israel
Several impact sites were reported in Ramat Gan, including a residential apartment and a playground, as well as damage in sites in Rosh Ha'ayin and Kafr Qasem, with no casualties. In Petah Tikva, several cars caught fire, and the city's cemetery was also hit