Iran-Israel War Escalates: Israel Launches Strikes on Beirut and Tehran Amid Hezbollah and IRGC Attacks Israel announced a series of “wide-scale” strikes on Tehran and Hezbollah targets in Beirut following an Iranian missile attack on the country. The Israeli military confirmed that Iranian missiles were heading toward Israel, prompting air defenses to activate as explosions were reported in Jerusalem. Authorities urged civilians in affected areas to seek shelter. The strikes came after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Hezbollah launched attacks on Israeli territory, intensifying the ongoing conflict. The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution on March 11, 2026, demanding Iran immediately cease attacks on Gulf states, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. The resolution, approved by 13 votes with two abstentions, cited violations of international law and warned of a “serious threat to international peace and security.” The move followed escalating tensions as Iranian missile strikes and drone attacks disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran was “pretty much at the end of the line,” asserting that U.S. forces had destroyed 58 Iranian naval vessels and that the country’s military infrastructure was nearing collapse. However, Trump’s statements were inconsistent, as he initially reported 28 mine-laying ships were sunk before revising the figure. He also warned that U.S. strikes could cripple Iran’s electricity supply, leaving the country with a “reconstruction that could take a generation.” Iran, meanwhile, warned of a prolonged war that could “destroy” the global economy, countering U.S. claims of imminent defeat. Iranian officials accused the U.S.#iran #israel #hezbollah #united_nations_security_council #irgc
