Where Iran Is Hitting Back
Iran is retaliating against the U. S. with strikes on American sites throughout the Middle East.
Iran is retaliating against the U. S. with strikes on American sites throughout the Middle East.
The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.
Hacker group linked to Iran claims cyberattack on US corporation An Iran-linked hacker group claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting Stryker, a Michigan-based technology company, saying the attack was retaliation for US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. The group, known as Handala Team, said on social media it targeted about 200,000 systems, servers and mobile devices and described Stryker as a “Zionist-rooted corporation. ” Cybersecurity researchers have previously linked the group to Iran’s Intelligence Ministry.
At least 1 killed as explosion rocks mass rally in Tehran At least one person was killed in a mass march in Tehran on Friday, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported.
Saudi Arabia says six drones intercepted Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said its forces intercepted and destroyed six drones, including five in the kingdom’s eastern region and another over the Empty Quarter desert. The drones were shot down as Iran continues launching missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region, targeting US assets, military bases and commercial sites.
Israel says Iran launched missile barrage, sirens blaze The Israeli military said it identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel, triggering the activation of defensive systems to intercept the threat. The Israel Defence Forces said the Home Front Command sent precautionary alerts to mobile phones in affected areas, urging residents to enter protected spaces and remain there until further notice. “The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives,” the military said.
Israel plans to expand operations south of Litani River, Axios says Israel is planning to expand its military operations in Lebanon with the aim of controlling the entire area south of the Litani River, according to Axios, which cited US and Israeli officials. The report said the move would be part of the ongoing military escalation in the region. An Israeli official told Axios that the army intends to carry out operations in Lebanon similar to those conducted in the Gaza Strip, saying the military could pursue a broader campaign to target Hezbollah positions in the south.
President Trump is the first American leader to embrace fighting a full-fledged, joint war with Israel. Washington has tried to avoid that level of coordination in the past.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday would be the most intense day of the U. S. air campaign in Iran as a vital oil supply route remained choked off.
President says forces ‘obliterated’ military targets on Kharg Island and warned its oil infrastructure could be next Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump said Friday that US forces have “obliterated” military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island and warned that the oil infrastructure there could be next. “For reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island,” Trump wrote on social media. “However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision.
The city has been considered a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.
Washington DC [US], March 14 (ANI): President Donald Trump on Saturday said the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out a massive 'bombing raid' on military targets on Kharg Island in Iran, claiming the operation 'totally obliterated' every military site on the island.
Tehran [Iran], March 14 (ANI): The Iranian administration on Friday released pictures of coffins of fallen IRIS Dena sailors who lost their lives in the attack by US forces on the IRIS Dena warship. In a post on X, the Iranian embassy in India said, 'The pure and honoured bodies of the naval martyrs who lost their lives in the terrorist attack by US forces on the IRIS Dena warship. ' <a href="https://x.
US bombs Iran’s Kharg Island The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s Kharg Island, close to the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump has announced. “The United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East, and totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. "For reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island," Trump added.
(260313) -- TEHRAN, March 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People attend a mass rally to mark International Quds Day in Tehran, capital of Iran, March 13, 2026. People across Iran on Friday took to the streets to mark International Quds Day, an annual event expressing support for Palestinians and condemnation of Israeli actions.
(260313) -- TEHRAN, March 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Smokes are seen after airstrikes in Tehran, capital of Iran, March 13, 2026. Several explosions were heard on Friday night in different areas of the Iranian capital Tehran, including the city's western and eastern parts.
The strikes on Kharg Island targeted Iranian military forces, not economic infrastructure on the island, a U. S. military official said.
Tehran [Iran], March 14 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday criticised the United States over its stance on Russian oil, claiming Washington was now 'begging' countries across the globe, including India, to purchase Russian crude despite earlier pressure to stop such imports. In a post on X, Araghchi said, 'The US spent months on bullying India into ending oil imports from Russia.
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 14 (ANI): Missiles were launched from Iran toward the territory of Israel, prompting air defence systems to intercept the threat, the Israel Air Forces (IAF) said on Saturday. In a post on X, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) said missiles had been detected heading toward Israeli territory and that defence systems were activated to counter them.
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 14 (ANI): Missiles were launched from Iran toward the territory of Israel, prompting air defence systems to intercept the threat, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Saturday. In a post on X, the Israeli military said missiles had been detected heading toward Israeli territory and that defence systems were activated to counter them.