Hezbollah rocket attack kills one person in Israel A man has been killed in Israel after a Hezbollah rocket was fired at Nahariya in the north of Israel, Al Jazeera is reporting. Another person has been seriously wounded in the attack. Iranian and Hezbollah strikes have triggered sirens in Tel Aviv, central Israel and West Jerusalem throughout the day, with impacts reported in Tel Aviv, Ganei Tikva, and Kafr Qasem.
US plans 'final blow' against Iran as Trump demands Tehran make a deal Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 03/26/2026 - 15:03 US weighs taking Iranian islands or seizing oil tankers US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on 26 March 2026 (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP) Off The US Department of War is drafting plans for a “final blow” against Iran that includes ground troops and a massive bombing campaign, according to a report by Axios. The report on Thursday said the US is considering four options for this military offensive. The first is invading or blockading Kharg Island, from which Iran exports roughly 90 percent of its oil.
French armed forces chief held video call with 35 countries on Hormuz strait France's armed forces chief, General Fabien Mandon, held a video conference call with 35 countries on ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, France's defence ministry said on Thursday. The ministry did not disclose which countries had joined the call. "This initiative, independent of the ongoing military operations in the region, is strictly defensive in nature.
Iran war is a test the Gulf cannot afford to fail Submitted by Nelson Wong on Thu, 03/26/2026 - 14:01 Conflict threatens to destroy the region's role in the emerging global economic architecture Smoke rises from a building after a drone attack in Kuwait City on 8 March 2026 (AFP) Off As the Middle East teeters on the edge of a broader conflagration, the daily headlines – focusing on missiles, drones and death tolls – capture the immediate horrors, but miss the deeper story. The current escalation involving Iran , Israel and the United States is not merely another tragic chapter in a decades-old regional rivalry. It is a stress test for the entire international system, and for the United Nations Charter itself.
Yemen's Houthis warn of 'military response' to US-Israeli attacks if required Yemen's Houthis have warned they will issue a "military response" if needed by Iran to counter the US-Israeli assault on the country. Abdul Malik al-Houthi, leader of the movement, said they would "repay loyalty with loyalty" in apparent reference to previous support given to them by Iran. "Any development in the battle that requires a military response, we will promptly undertake it...
UAE envoy to US says ‘ceasefire not enough’ and calls for escalation in Iran war Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Thu, 03/26/2026 - 14:00 UAE's posture may win points with Washington's hardliners but risks further antagonising Tehran, analyst warns UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef al-Otaiba speaking at a pro-Israel event in New York City on 3 March 2025 (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Anti-Defamation League/via AFP) Off The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador to the US has said “a simple ceasefire is not enough” in the ongoing Israeli -US war on Iran , calling instead for a “conclusive outcome” against Tehran. Writing in the Wall Street Journal , Yousef al-Otaiba did not mention who initiated the war and seemed to pin blame on Iran, while framing the UAE as being "on the front line of this conflict". “We need a conclusive outcome that addresses Iran’s full range of threats: nuclear capabilities, missiles, drones, terror proxies and blockades of international sea lanes,” the Emirati diplomat wrote, signalling support for continued military action.
Four injured in Tel Aviv by missile debris Four people have been wounded in Tel Aviv after shrapnel from an Iranian missile fell across the city, Israeli media report. Reports said fragments landed in at least six locations, causing injuries and damage. Channel 12 said one site in the city sustained damage after debris struck the area.
OECD cuts eurozone growth outlook as war drives inflation The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has downgraded its outlook for the eurozone, warning that the Middle East war is driving up energy prices and fuelling inflation. In its latest update on Thursday, the OECD cut its growth forecast for the currency bloc by 0. 4 percentage points to 0.
Iran says 87,000 civilian sites damaged in war Iran’s Red Crescent says Israeli-US attacks on the country have caused widespread damage to civilian infrastructure since the war began. The humanitarian body said more than 87,000 non-military units have been damaged or destroyed across Iran during the ongoing strikes.
US embassy urges citizens to leave Iraq over attacks The United States embassy in Iraq has issued a fresh security alert, warning of escalating attacks by Iran-aligned armed groups across the country. The embassy said the groups have carried out “widespread” attacks targeting US citizens and interests. It urged US nationals to leave Iraq immediately and warned them not to approach the embassy in Baghdad or the consulate in Erbil due to the continued threat from missiles, drones and rockets.
Israeli media claim IRGC naval commander killed Israeli media report that a senior commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy has been killed. Channel 12 said the commander was killed in Bandar Abbas and had been responsible for efforts to close the Strait of Hormuz. Channel 14 also reported that the commander of the Revolutionary Guard Navy had been “eliminated”.
Israeli soldier killed in south Lebanon fighting Israel’s military says one of its soldiers has been killed during its ongoing invasion in Lebanon. The death raises the number of Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon to three since 2 March, when Israel restarted its war on Lebanon.
Hezbollah says it struck Israeli settlement Hezbollah announced that it had hit the settlement of Kiryat Shmona with missiles.
Iraqi Kurdish commander says there are no plans to invade Iran Submitted by Wladimir van Wilgenburg on Wed, 03/25/2026 - 17:40 Peshmerga general and millionaire businessman Sirwan Barzani tells MEE Iran should not be attacking Kurdish bases Sirwan Barzani speaking to Middle East Eye in March 2026 in the Kurdistan region of Iraq (Wladimir van Wilgenburg/MEE) Off A top Iraqi Kurdish commander has told Middle East Eye his forces have no plans to invade Iran but that he is exasperated by Iranian attacks on their bases. Sirwan Barzani, a Peshmerga major-general and millionaire businessman, said that since the US - Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February, the Kurdistan region of Iraq has faced around 430 drone and missile attacks. Sirwan, who is responsible for holding the Kurdish frontline against the Islamic State (IS) militant group in northern Iraq, met with MEE on Tuesday, the same day that Iranian ballistic missiles killed six Kurdish Peshmerga soldiers and injured 30.
Israeli soldier killed in southern Lebanon The Israeli army's spokesperson said in a statement that one soldier was killed and two others were wounded in southern Lebanon. He has been identified as 21 year-old Sergeant Uri Greenberg. Earlier, Israeli media reported that several soldiers were evacuated from southern Lebanon for medical treatment.
Drone targets Turkish-owned crude oil tanker in Black Sea A crude oil tanker with 27 Turkish crew on board was hit by a drone in the Black Sea, Istanbul's Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said. The vessel, which is reportedly owned by Turkish firm Besiktas and carries the flag of Sierra Leonne, had left a Russian port with around one million barrels of crude oil. According to Anadolu Agency, there were no reports of casualties.
Israel removes two Iranian officials from hit-list, Pakistani officials says Israel has removed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf off its hit-list at the request of Pakistan, an official from the country told Reuters on Thursday. "The Israelis had their ... coordinates and wanted to take them out, we told the U.
Hezbollah claims attack on Israel's Northern Command headquarter Hezbollah announced that it had targeted the Israeli army's headquarters of the Northern Command, located in the city of Safed, with a missile barrage. Meanwhile, several Israeli soldiers have been evacuated from southern Lebanon for medical treatment.
Sirens blare across Israel as fourth Iranian barrage in two hours detected A salvo from Iran heading towards central Israel was detected, making it the fourth in the past two hours. Sirens have been activated in various areas, including central Israel, Jerusalem and Ashdod.
Two killed in Abu Dhabi, UAE media office says The UAE media office has said that two were killed in Abu Dhabi following missile interception operations.
