Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced on March 20, 2026, that U.S.-Israeli strikes had killed their spokesman, Ali Mohammad Naini, describing the attack as a “criminal cowardly terrorist act” by the “American-Zionist side.” The Guards’ statement, posted on their Sepah News website, marked the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, drone attacks targeted Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery, with Gulf state authorities citing retaliatory measures against Iran. Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran on the same day, coinciding with Iranians celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year. The attacks, described by the Israeli military as targeting “infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime,” came amid a war that has destabilized the global economy and drawn Arab neighbors into the conflict. Earlier, an Iranian missile strike on Haifa’s oil refineries caused temporary power disruptions but no significant damage, according to Israel’s Energy Ministry. The war’s economic fallout was evident in energy markets. Dutch wholesale gas prices fluctuated on March 20, with the TTF hub trading around 61.88 euros per megawatt-hour, after surging to a 2023 high the previous day. QatarEnergy reported that missile strikes on its Ras Laffan LNG facilities had damaged 17% of its export capacity, potentially delaying the North Field LNG expansion. Analysts warned that the attacks could prolong energy shortages and reshape global pricing for years. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, condemned U.S. use of British bases, calling it “participation in aggression” against Iran. The call with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper remained unconfirmed in timing.#qatarenergy #iran_revolutionary_guards #israeli_military #ali_mohammad_naini #kwait_mina_al_ahmadi
Cluster Bomb Attack Claims Lives Near Tel Aviv A couple was killed in a cluster bomb attack that struck an apartment building near Tel Aviv, according to reports from Israeli news media. Neighbors described the scene as devastating, with the front of the building completely destroyed and walls riddled with shrapnel. A metal walker was found among the rubble, suggesting the victims had been in the area when the explosion occurred. The attack happened shortly after a series of sirens blared across central Israel in the early hours of Wednesday morning, warning residents of incoming fire. The sirens prompted millions of Israelis to seek shelter in bomb shelters or fortified safe rooms. The explosion, which was attributed to a cluster bomb—a type of munition that breaks apart in the air to disperse smaller projectiles—left the top floor of the apartment building in ruins. The couple, identified as Yaron and Ilana Moshe, were found in their living room on the top floor of their apartment in Ramat Gan, a suburb of Tel Aviv. Neighbors told Israeli news outlets that the building was hit soon after the siren sounded. They also noted that Mr. Moshe was disabled, raising questions about whether the couple had managed to reach their apartment’s safe room before the blast. Israeli military officials and emergency responders at the scene confirmed that the explosion was caused by a cluster bomb, a weapon commonly used in missile warheads. The attack highlights the ongoing risks faced by civilians in conflict zones, even in areas considered relatively secure. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the munition reached the target area and whether it was part of a broader military operation.#israeli_military #cluster_bomb #yaron_moshe #ilana_moshe #ramat_gan
Israeli Strike in Beirut Reduces Building to Rubble in Seconds A powerful Israeli airstrike in Beirut on March 12 caused a residential building to collapse into rubble within seconds, according to reports from Al Jazeera. The attack, which targeted a structure previously struck earlier in the month, marked a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Israeli forces had initially hit the building’s basement on March 12, and a second strike later that day completely destroyed the site. The incident highlights the intensifying violence in the region, with civilian areas increasingly becoming targets. The strike was part of a broader campaign of attacks across Beirut, where multiple locations in central areas were hit by smaller munitions aimed at specific apartments within residential buildings. Residents in the vicinity had received prior warnings, with Israeli military spokespersons urging people to evacuate the area at least 300 meters away. The attack underscored the challenges of civilian safety amid the conflict, as the city remains a focal point of military operations. Meanwhile, the United States has intensified its military actions against Iran, striking missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz with 5,000-pound munitions. The U.S. military described the strikes as targeting Iranian infrastructure critical to regional security. In response, Iran has escalated its own attacks, launching cluster munitions at Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities. The exchange of heavy weaponry has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation, with both sides accusing each other of provocative actions. The conflict has also drawn international attention, with leaders from various countries weighing their responses. U.S.#strait_of_hormuz #al_jazeera #israeli_military #beirut_residential_building #iranian_missile_sites
以军疑似刺杀伊朗安全高官 美情报称伊朗政权短期难撼动 美军伤亡超200人 据《CCTV国际时讯》援引以色列媒体报道，以色列军方近期对伊朗最高国家安全委员会秘书拉里贾尼展开刺杀行动。目前以军尚未确认行动结果，相关消息仍处于核实阶段。以色列军方发言人纳达夫·肖沙尼表示，以军目标是“在最短时间内达成最大成果”，并强调已做好随时执行任务的准备。 以色列军方称，自冲突爆发以来已对伊朗导弹系统实施4700次空袭，摧毁了70%的导弹发射器及85%的防空雷达设施。美国与以色列的联合打击行动已持续两周，但《华盛顿邮报》引述美国情报评估指出，伊朗政权短期内仍可能维持稳定。尽管遭受打击，伊朗政府可能变得更加强硬，其伊斯兰革命卫队（IRGC）安全部队将加强内部管控。 分析人士指出，尽管美军与以军削弱了伊朗的导弹能力和海军力量，但伊朗短期内通过“政权更迭”实现政权终结或出现更民主政府的可能性极低。美国情报机构预测，伊朗政权将保持完整，甚至可能因“顶住美国攻势”而采取更激进的策略。 美国国防部发言人透露，美军在冲突中累计受伤人数已超过200人，涉及七个国家。其中超过180人已恢复岗位，重伤者增至10人。这一数据反映了美军在中东地区持续高强度作战的代价。 尽管伊朗面临军事压力，但其政权的稳定性仍被美情报机构视为短期内难以撼动。分析认为，伊朗可能通过强化内部安全机制和外部盟友关系，维持现有政权结构，同时寻求与西方国家的有限妥协。然而，地区局势的复杂性意味着任何预测都存在高度不确定性。#iranian_revolutionary_guard #israeli_military #iranian_security_officer #nadaav_shoshani #iranian_missile_system
Explosions Rock Tehran During Quds Day Protests Amid Israeli Warnings A massive explosion struck Tehran’s Ferdowsi Square on Friday during pro-government demonstrations marking Quds Day, according to Tasnim news agency. The blast, which sent a plume of gray smoke into the air, occurred as protesters chanted anti-Israel and anti-American slogans, including "Death to Israel!" and "Death to America!" The incident unfolded amid heightened tensions following Israel’s prior warnings about potential military operations in the area. Israeli military officials had issued a warning in Farsi on their X account, stating they would "conduct operations" in the region later that day. The message emphasized the danger to civilians, urging people to avoid the area. However, the internet in Iran was largely restricted, limiting how widely the warning could be disseminated. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had called for large-scale participation in Quds Day rallies the day before, framing the event as a symbol of national unity and resistance against Israel and the United States. In his message, he emphasized the importance of public presence during the demonstrations, urging citizens to demonstrate "enemy-crushing" solidarity. The Quds Day protests, held annually on the last Friday of Ramadan, are a longstanding pro-Palestinian event established in 1979 by Iran’s first Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. The demonstrations typically draw thousands of supporters who gather to express solidarity with Palestinians and condemn Israeli policies. U.S. President Donald Trump made inflammatory remarks about Iran during the crisis, claiming that "Iran's Navy is gone, their Air Force is no longer... and their leaders have been wiped from the face of the earth.#tehran #mojtaba_khamenei #ferdowsi_square #quds_day #israeli_military
U.S. military officials say more than 1,000 targets hit in Iran on first day of strikes President Donald Trump held a news conference on Monday and addressed the deadly U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran over the weekend.#iran #president_donald_trump #israeli_military #u_s_military
Israeli Strikes Target Iran's Security Bases as Kuwait Reports US Jets Crash Israeli military forces launched strikes against key security and intelligence facilities in Iran on March 1, according to reports. Smoke plumes were observed rising from the capital, Tehran, following the missile attacks. The strikes, which targeted infrastructure critical to Iran’s defense and intelligence operations, marked a significant escalation in the ongoing regional tensions. Separately, Kuwait’s foreign ministry issued a statement confirming that two U.S. fighter jets had crashed in the Persian Gulf. The incident, which occurred during a joint military exercise, raised concerns about the safety of coalition operations in the region. The crash site was reportedly near the border between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, though details about the cause of the accident remained unclear. The developments coincided with volatile movements in global energy markets. Oil prices surged as fears of further conflict in the Middle East intensified, while stock markets across the region experienced sharp declines. Investors reacted to the potential for prolonged instability, with energy sector shares leading the downturn. Analysts noted that the combination of military actions and geopolitical uncertainty was driving the market volatility. The Israeli strikes followed a series of attacks attributed to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, which had targeted Israeli facilities in recent weeks. The conflict has drawn international attention, with calls for de-escalation and diplomatic engagement. Meanwhile, the U.S. military’s involvement in the region, including the reported crash of its jets, has added another layer of complexity to the already fragile situation.#persian_gulf #us_military #iran_revolutionary_guards #israeli_military #kuwait_foreign_ministry
