Military and conflict reporting on Iran — strikes, escalation with Israel and the United States, proxy forces across the region, and defence developments — collected from independent English-language outlets.
Evening recap Good evening, Middle East Eye readers. If you're just joining us, here are key developments from the day: Tehran warned that it would target the interests of any countries that help the US sanctions against Iran, threatening to block oil exports through Hormuz. Israeli attacks across villages in southern Lebanon continued throughout the day.
The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border.
Israel continues attacks in southern Lebanon Israeli attacks on civilian-populated areas in southern Lebanon continued throughout Saturday, according to Lebanese media. Two villages, Majdal Zoun in Tyre and Konin in Bint Jbeil, were struck by Israeli forces, Lebanon's National News Agency reported. Other strikes hit residential buildings in the Houshin area, on the outskirts of Meiss el-Jabal in the Marjayoun district.
Washington DC [US], August 22 (ANI): The number of US service members killed or wounded in the Iran war has risen to more than 770, according to casualty figures provided by the Pentagon, reported by The Washington Post on Friday, as the conflict enters its sixth month.
Israel has no intention of escalating tensions with Turkey, foreign minister says Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Saturday that Israel does not seek escalation with Turkey, but "will not accept" Turkish presence in Syria. "We are committed to preserving the status quo ... We will not accept the establishment of Turkish bases in Syria," Saar told Israeli news outlet Channel 12 in an interview.
Israeli forces, settlers injure and arrest Palestinians across West Bank Israeli forces shot and wounded three Palestinians near the separation barrier in al-Ram, north of Jerusalem, according to the Jerusalem Governorate. All three were taken to hospital for treatment, Wafa news agency reported. The Palestinian Red Crescent said two people were also injured and hospitalised in the Naqab area of Arraba, south of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, when Israeli settlers attacked several homes and assaulted residents.
Blast on security forces’ bus near Damascus causes injuries An explosive device detonated on a bus carrying security forces near the Syrian capital on Saturday, according to Syrian state media. “An explosive device targeted a bus carrying Internal Security Forces personnel on the Maarounah–al-Tal road in Damascus countryside, leaving several personnel injured,” SANA news agency reported. It added that the attack is under investigation.
Israeli forces reportedly use phosphorus shells in attacks on southern Lebanon Israeli forces fired phosphorus shells and carried out air strikes and heavy artillery attacks across several areas of southern Lebanon overnight and early Saturday, Lebanese state media reported. Heavy Israeli artillery fire targeted the town of Mansouri, the area around Bayt al-Sayyad and the outskirts of Majdal Zoun early on Saturday, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israeli forces also carried out extensive attacks overnight in Mansouri, Majdal Zoun and Bayt al-Sayyad, the agency said.
Syria condemns Israeli strike on 'civilian vehicle' near Damascus Syria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement condemning "in the strongest terms" an Israeli attack on a "civilian vehicle" west of Damascus. Syrian media reported earlier that one person was wounded in an Israeli attack on a car in Beit Jinn. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a person who posed "an immediate threat" to its forces operating in the area.
Israeli forces reportedly use phosphorus shells in attacks on southern Lebanon Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 08/22/2026 - 13:27 Lebanese state media says Israel indiscriminately attacked several towns, with extensive destruction reported in Bayt al-Sayyad What appears to be white phosphorus explodes on the Lebanese side of the Israel-Lebanon border, 10 May 2026 (Ayal Margolin/Reuters) Off Israeli forces fired phosphorus shells and carried out air strikes and heavy artillery attacks across several areas of southern Lebanon overnight and early Saturday, Lebanese state media reported. Heavy Israeli artillery fire targeted the town of Mansouri, the area around Bayt al-Sayyad and the outskirts of Majdal Zoun early on Saturday, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israeli forces also carried out extensive attacks overnight in Mansouri, Majdal Zoun and Bayt al-Sayyad, the agency said.
Katz says Syria air base strike motivated by alleged Turkish plans to deploy forces there Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has said that a strike on northwestern Syria’s Abu Duhur military airport was conducted due to alleged plans by Turkey to deploy troops thee. Katz said in a statement that the airbase attack, which was launched overnight on Monday, "came in light of the clear intelligence received regarding Turkey’s intentions to carry out activities there that would endanger the security of the State of Israel". He added that, following discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the military, “it was agreed that before granting approval [for the strike], a direct warning would be issued to the Syrian regime at the highest levels in an attempt to prevent the move, and that is what was done".
Two Palestinians wounded in Israeli raid near Nablus, settlers and troops storm towns in Ramallah and Jenin Two people have been wounded by Israeli forces during a military raid on the town of Beit Furik, east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, Wafa news agency is reporting, citing medical sources. According to the report, the director of the Ambulance and Emergency Center at the Red Crescent in Nablus, Dean Ahmed, said medical teams treated two Palestinians who were wounded after being assaulted by Israeli soldiers. He added that the two casualties were transferred to hospital for further treatment.
Israeli army claims attack in southern Syria The Israeli army has said it has carried out an attack in southern Syria, claiming that it targeted a person who was preparing an attack. It did not provide any evidence to support this claim. Al Jazeera reported earlier today that an Israeli drone struck a truck in southwestern Syria's Beit Jinn.
The Pentagon has fired the publisher, editor-in-chief, and a senior reporter of Stars and Stripes over alleged "insubordination" -- after the military newspaper first exposed the harsh conditions and mental distress among crew on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Ali Abdollahi visited an underground site manufacturing missiles and defense weapons as the country marked Defense Industry Day on Saturday.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US has shifted from seeking a decisive military victory over Iran to pursuing political, social and regional pressure after its wartime calculations failed, the commander of the Basij Force said, arguing that the US and Israel are now facing some of their weakest positions.
Israeli strike on Palestinian home kills at least one in central Gaza At least one person has been killed and others wounded in an Israeli attack on a home in central Gaza's Deir el-Balah, Al Jazeera Arabic is reporting. The report cited Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital who confirmed the casualties.
Israel kills at least two Palestinians in Gaza in last 48 hours Israeli forces have killed at least two Palestinians and wounded four others in attacks across Gaza in the last 48 hours, the enclave's health ministry is reporting. It said that at least 1,285 Palestinians have been killed and 4,252 wounded since the so-called ceasefire was implemented in October 2025.
Israeli drone strike in Syria wounds at least one person An Israeli drone strike targeting a truck in Beit Jinn village in southwestern Syria has wounded at least one person, Al Jazeera Arabic is reporting. The latest attack follows a series of Israeli strikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur military airbase on August 18.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has doubled its production of defense weapons and equipment over the past year, the spokesman for the Defense Ministry said, stressing that domestic production has continued uninterrupted even during wartime.
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