Israeli attacks have targeted the command centers of Iran’s repressive, internal security forces in hopes that Iranians will overthrow their rulers. Some see that as wishful thinking.
Rome [Italy], March 18 (ANI): The world is facing a 'terrible, terrible prospect' as the current conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran threatens to drive global hunger to an 'all-time record.
The current crisis is a reminder of how fragile progress can be. by Xinhua Writer Duan Minfu BAGHDAD, March 18 (Xinhua) -- In a dim cafe in the Karrada district of Baghdad, a television flickered with footage of fireballs streaking across a night sky. The news played on for hours; no one changed the channel.
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 18 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defence has announced that the nation's military capabilities are actively engaged in defensive operations following a fresh wave of aerial attacks. According to a statement from the Ministry, the country's air defences are 'currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. ' <a href="https://x.
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 18 (ANI): Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry has announced that it will host 'the foreign ministers of a group of Arab and Islamic countries' for a high-level meeting in the capital, Riyadh, on Wednesday evening.
Prime minister says no Australian personnel were injured and maintains Australia is not at war with Iran Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An Iranian projectile hit near Australia’s headquarters at the Al Minhad airbase in the United Arab Emirates, damaging an accommodation block and a medical facility. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, confirmed that no Australian personnel were injured in the strike at 9. 15am AEDT on Wednesday morning.
Iranian missiles damage buildings, cars in central Israel Buildings and cars were damaged in the central Israeli city of Holon following an Iranian missile attack, the Israeli Civil Defence said. Authorities said teams were responding to reports of explosive warheads falling in several areas of central Israel. Earlier, a series of explosions were reported across the region during the missile barrage.
New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): Crude oil prices in the international markets surged again to as high as USD 103 per barrel on Wednesday after Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf indicated that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz would not return to normal. These remarks have heightened uncertainty over the safe passage of vessels through the crucial energy corridor.
Tehran [Iran], March 18 (ANI): Senior Iranian figures have paid high-level tributes following the death of the nation's top security official, Ali Larijani, who was killed during a military strike carried out by the Israeli and US forces, according to state broadcaster Press TV.
Tehran [Iran], March 18 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its 'pre-war state. In a post on X, Qalibaf said, 'The Strait of Hormuz situation won't return to its pre-war status.
Israeli strikes kill 17 across Beirut and southern Lebanon Lebanon’s Ministry of Health said Israeli attacks killed six people in Beirut and another 11 in raids on southern and eastern parts of the country, with nine others wounded. Strikes were also reported in the town of Al Aqibya in the Saida district shortly after a nearby attack on Qanarit, according to Al Jazeera Arabic, as Israeli operations continued across multiple regions.
By wresting control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has turned the tables on US Iran spent a decade building up a shadow fleet of tankers untouched by western finance and insurance to evade US sanctions. Now, those vessels are snaking through the Strait of Hormuz while their western-affiliated counterparts are locked out of the key chokepoint. Whereas the US used its heft as the underwriter of the world’s finance system to box out foes like Iran and Russia, the Islamic Republic is using missiles and drones to do the same.
US uses bunker-buster bombs on Iranian missile sites along Hormuz The US military said it used 5,000-pound guided bunker-buster bombs to strike Iranian missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, targeting positions that posed a threat to international shipping, CNN reported. “US forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites,” US Central Command said, adding the sites housed anti-ship cruise missiles. A US official told CNN that the weapons used were GBU-72 Advanced 5K Penetrator bombs designed to destroy deeply buried targets.
Saudi Arabia to host regional foreign ministers meeting Saudi Arabia will host a meeting of foreign ministers from a group of Arab and Islamic countries in Riyadh on Wednesday evening, the foreign ministry said. The meeting will focus on “consultation and coordination regarding ways to support the security and stability of the region,” the ministry said in a post on X.
Abbas Araghchi said that the killing of politicians by the US and Israel will not bring down the government The killing of senior Iranian officials by the US and Israel will not cripple the government, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said.
Abbas Araghchi said that the killing of politicians by the US and Israel will not bring down the government The killing of senior Iranian officials by the US and Israel will not cripple the government, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said.
WASHINGTON, 18th March, 2026 (WAM) -- The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced late on Tuesday carrying out strikes at fortified missile sites on the Iranian coast near the Strait of Hormuz. "Hours ago, US forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran's coastline near the Strait of Hormuz," CENTCOM said in a statement.
Araghchi: US responsible for regional escalation, Iran defending itself Iran’s foreign minister said the United States was responsible for escalating the conflict, adding that Tehran was acting in self-defence. “I accept that our friendly countries are upset and that the people of the region have been harmed,” Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with Al Jazeera, noting that President Masoud Pezeshkian had apologised to regional populations. “But all of this is America’s fault.
IRGC says Tel Aviv strikes carried out in revenge for Larijani killing Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said missile strikes on Tel Aviv were carried out in “revenge” for the killing of Ali Larijani and his companions. In a statement carried by Fars, the IRGC said its missiles “successfully hit more than 100 military and security targets in the heart of” Israel, claiming the attacks exposed a “collapse” of Israel’s defence systems. Israeli emergency services earlier said two people were killed by shrapnel in Ramat Gan.
Larijani’s son, aide killed in Israeli attack in Tehran Iranian officials said Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli attack along with his son, Morteza, and one of his aides, according to state media and the Supreme National Security Council. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said the killings would not shake the political system, saying it is built on institutions.
