Iran says over 20,000 wounded in US-Israeli attacks At least 20,984 people have been wounded in US-Israeli attacks since they were launched on 28 February, Iran's health ministry said in a statement. It added that, since the start of the hostilities, seven hospitals have been evacuated and 36 ambulances damaged.
Israeli strikes target southern Lebanon's Kfar Hamam Al Jazeera is reporting that fresh Israeli air strikes have struck the outskirts of Kfar Hamam and the vicinity of Qatrani in southern Lebanon. Earlier, Israeli media reported that a missile fired from Lebanon struck the Nahariya area in northern Israel.
US military claims attacks on over 8,000 military targets The US military has claimed attacks on over 8,000 Iranian military targets, including 130 vessels. "Their Navy is not sailing. Their tactical fighters are not flying, and they've lost the ability to launch missiles and drones at the high rates seen at the beginning of the conflict," the head of the US military's Central Command, Adam Brad Cooper, said in a video posted on social media on Saturday.
IRGC claims attack on Israeli fighter jet The IRGC has said it air defences struck an Israeli fighter jet flying in Iranian airspace this morning. The Israeli military said that one of its fighter jets had been fired at, but that it had not sustained any damage.
New analysis reveals US-Israeli attacks on Iran released 5m tones of emissions New analysis seen by the Guardian has revealed that US-Israeli attacks on Iran have released 5m tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the last two weeks alone. The first climate analysis of the assault found that the attacks were draining the global carbon budget faster than 84 countries combined. According to the report, the destruction of buildings have contributed the most to the emissions.
Israeli military reports new wave of Iranian missiles Israel's army has reported that a fresh wave of ballistic missiles launched from Iran are headed towards the country. The Times of Israel is reporting that sirens are due to sound in the south.
US army: Iranian threat to Hormuz 'degraded' The US military has said that US-Israeli attacks on an Iranian underground weapons facility has "degraded" the country's ability to control the Strait of Hormuz. The Commander of US Central Command said in a video statement posted on X: "We not only took out the facility, but also destroyed intelligence support sites and missile radar relays that were used to monitor ship movements," further claiming that the attack had undermined "Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in and around the strait of Hormuz". "We will not stop pursuing these targets," he said.
Explosions heard in Bahrain's capital: AFP Fresh explosions have been heard in Bahrain's capital of Manama, according to AFP. Air defence systems intercepted two missiles, while several blasts rocked the city after air sirens were activated. This came shortly after Bahrain's Ministry of Interior issued a directive to residents to seek shelter.
UK allowing US use of military bases could violate international law, rights groups warn Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Sat, 03/21/2026 - 11:47 Human Rights Watch calls for 'urgent clarification' from Prime Minister Keir Starmer on whether base usage compliant with international law Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in central London on 16 March 2026 (AFP) Off Rights groups are sounding the alarm over the legality of UK involvement in US military strikes on Iran , following the government's decision to allow American use of its military bases. In a letter to the prime minister, attorney general and foreign secretary seen by Middle East Eye, Human Rights Watch UK director Yasmine Ahmed demanded "urgent clarification" on the steps taken by the government to ensure that US military strikes conducted from its bases are compliant with international humanitarian law. Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed in early March that the UK had agreed to allow the US to use its military bases for what he said were defensive purposes.
Attack on western Iran's Ahvaz kills child A child has been killed in a US or Israeli attack on the city of Ahvaz, in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan province, Mehr news agency is reporting. Valiullah Hayati, a deputy governor of the province, said the child's parents were also wounded in the attack, adding that an unexploded projectile had also struck a residential house in Aghajari, another city to the east. No casualties were reported in the second strike.
UK allows US to use bases for Iran war after missiles fired at Diego Garcia Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Sat, 03/21/2026 - 10:55 UK expands involvement in US-Israeli war after missiles fail to hit Indian Ocean military base Iranians attend the funeral ceremony of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, in Tehran on 21 March 2026 (STR / AFP) Off The UK has agreed to let the US use its bases for its war on Iran , following an apparent Iranian missile strike against Diego Garcia. Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at the US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean but did not hit it, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing multiple US officials. One of the missiles failed in flight, while a US warship fired an SM-3 interceptor at the other.
Couple and child killed in US-Israeli attack on Iran's Ramsar City A couple and their child have been killed in a US-Israeli attack on Iran's Ramsar city, the coastal city's governor, Mehdi Younesi is reporting. Younesi told reporters at a news conference that the family had been killed in an attack on their home. “Targeting defenceless citizens reflects the peak of helplessness and helplessness of the perpetrators of this attack,” he said.
Israel says it killed four Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon The Israeli army has said its soldiers killed four Hezbollah fighters in air and ground operations in southern Lebanon overnight. In a statement on Telegram, the military also claimed that its air force had struck “a number of Hezbollah headquarters” in Beirut.
Missile attack on Iraqi intelligence headquarters kills one One officer has been killed in a drone strike on the Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad, the National Intelligence Service reported in a statement. The statement said that the attack was conducted by "outlaw groups". Earlier, the Iraqi News Agency reported that a drone had struck the headquarters, which is located in the Mansour district, at 10:15am local time.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, here are the latest updates: Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the US-British military base Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, US media is reporting. According to reports, neither hit the base on the Chagos Islands. Meanwhile a new wave of overnight Israeli strikes pummelled Tehran and Beirut.
Iran targeted but did not hit US-UK military base with missiles Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at the ‘Diego Garcia’ US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean but did not hit it, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing multiple US officials. One of the missiles failed in flight, while a US warship fired an SM-3 interceptor at the other. It could not be determined if the interception succeeded, WJS said.
Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut Early on Saturday the Israeli military said it was striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanese capital Beirut. A military spokesman earlier issued a warning to residents of Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate ahead of strikes.
Latest reports of live fire in the war Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said early Saturday it downed 20 drones in just a couple of hours in the eastern region, one of the kingdom’s least dense regions but close to Iran and home to major oil installations. The ministry did not immediately report casualties or damage. Israel said it detected a new missile launch from Iran targeting it early Saturday morning.
Iran threatens to attack ‘tourist destinations’ Iran has threatened to expand its retaliatory attacks to include recreational and tourist sites worldwide, Al Jazeera is reporting, citing Iran’s top military spokesman General Abolfazl Shekarchi. On Friday, Shekarchi warned “parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations” worldwide won’t be safe for the country’s enemies. The threat renewed concerns Iran may revert to using asymmetric attacks beyond the Middle East as a pressure tactic.
Trump says US getting close to meeting objectives in Iran war President Donald Trump said on Friday the US was getting very close to meeting its objectives and called on countries that use the Strait of Hormuz to guard and police it "as necessary. " "The Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded and policed, as necessary, by other Nations who use it - The United States does not! " Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
