March 8, 2026
The
Israeli-American war on Iran enters its ninth day amid missile exchanges,
regional tensions, and Tehran warning it will defend its territory.
Key Developments
Israel Estimates Cost of Full Shutdown
ISRAELI FINANCE MINISTRY OFFICIAL TO BLOOMBERG: Officials estimate that one week of a complete national shutdown could cost Israel about $2.9 billion.
Israel Says Over 2,000 Injured since War with Iran Began
ISRAELI HEALTH MINISTRY: Officials said 2,072 people have been treated since the start of the war with Iran.
Among the injured, 155 remain hospitalized, including nine in critical condition.
Iran Says It Downed Hermes Drone in Kerman
IRANIAN ARMY: The military said it shot down a Hermes-900 drone in Kerman province in southeastern Iran.
UK Says It Intercepted Drone Launched from Iran
UK DEFENSE MINISTRY: British forces said they dealt with a drone launched from Iran toward Iraq the previous night.
Iran Says US Warplanes Using Neighboring Airspace
IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN: The spokesman said US fighter jets are using the airspace of neighboring countries to attack Iran, warning that this threatens regional security.
Assembly of Experts Urged to Quickly Choose New Leader
IRANIAN ASSEMBLY OF EXPERTS: The deputy head of the body said members have been called to fulfill their legal duty to select a new supreme leader without delay.
Basra Governor Warns Foreign Companies Could Be Targeted
BASRA GOVERNOR: The governor said some foreign companies may face attacks from groups sympathetic to Iran.
He added that several countries have already evacuated workers from companies operating in the province due to security concerns.
Iraq Finds Rocket Platform Prepared for Attacks
IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE TO AL JAZEERA: Authorities discovered a rocket launcher prepared to target vital locations east of Salah al-Din province.
Iran Reports Heavy Casualties on Frigate ‘Dena’
IRANIAN ARMY: Officials said 104 crew members from the Iranian Navy frigate Dena were killed in a US attack as the vessel was returning from naval exercises in India.
Twenty crew members remain missing, while 32 others are receiving treatment in Sri Lanka.
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Shaybah Oil Field
SAUDI DEFENSE MINISTRY: Saudi forces intercepted and destroyed a drone over the Empty Quarter that was heading toward the Shaybah oil field.
Iran Condemns US-Israeli Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ABBAS ARAGHCHI: The minister said the world is witnessing attacks by the US and Israel on schools, hospitals, residential buildings, and infrastructure in Iran.
He added that threats by President Donald Trump indicate Washington’s failures and warned that the US is legally responsible for damages and alleged war crimes.
Israel Says It Carried Out 100 Strikes in Lebanon
ISRAELI ARMY: The military said it conducted more than 100 strikes across Lebanon over the past 24 hours.
Israeli Strikes Continue Across Southern Lebanon
AL JAZEERA: Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Kfour and the outskirts of Houmine in southern Lebanon, while another strike hit Sahmar in the Bekaa Valley.
Explosions Reported in Tehran
MEHR NEWS AGENCY: Iranian media reported explosions in several areas of Tehran.
Iran Launches New Missile Wave Toward Israel
IRANIAN STATE TV: Officials said a new wave of Iranian missiles was launched toward Israel.
ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded across central Israel, the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, and settlements in the West Bank after the launches were detected.
Missiles and Drones Cross Regional Airspace
AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: A missile crossed the airspace over the Jordanian city of Aqaba toward Israel, while another was later reported over the same area.
A drone that entered the skies over the Jordanian city of Irbid was also shot down.
Lebanon Reports Massive Displacement
LEBANESE SOCIAL AFFAIRS MINISTER: Officials said 517,000 people have been displaced due to Israeli attacks across the country.
Hezbollah Launches Rockets at Kiryat Shmona
HEZBOLLAH: The group said it fired rockets at the settlement of Kiryat Shmona in northern occupied Palestine for the second time on the same day.
Iran Warns of Retaliation Against Infrastructure Strikes
KHATAM AL-ANBIYA HEADQUARTERS: Iranian military officials warned that if attacks on Iran’s infrastructure continue, similar measures will be taken in response.
They added that targeting Iran’s fuel and energy infrastructure has crossed a red line and warned that oil prices could exceed $200 per barrel if the conflict escalates
- Iran launched a new wave of missiles toward Israel early Sunday; Israeli media reported one missile landing in an open area without casualties.
- US President Donald Trump told CBS that American strikes on Iran will continue, claiming they have produced “rapid victories.”
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Iran “will not bow to injustice, aggression, or bullying” and vowed to defend every inch of its land.
- Several Gulf states reported intercepting drones and missiles as the regional fallout from the war continues to spread.
- In Lebanon, Israel said it targeted IRGC Quds Force commanders in Beirut, while Hezbollah reported clashes with Israeli forces near Aitaroun.
Israel Estimates Cost of Full Shutdown
ISRAELI FINANCE MINISTRY OFFICIAL TO BLOOMBERG: Officials estimate that one week of a complete national shutdown could cost Israel about $2.9 billion.
Israel Says Over 2,000 Injured since War with Iran Began
ISRAELI HEALTH MINISTRY: Officials said 2,072 people have been treated since the start of the war with Iran.
Among the injured, 155 remain hospitalized, including nine in critical condition.
Iran Says It Downed Hermes Drone in Kerman
IRANIAN ARMY: The military said it shot down a Hermes-900 drone in Kerman province in southeastern Iran.
UK Says It Intercepted Drone Launched from Iran
UK DEFENSE MINISTRY: British forces said they dealt with a drone launched from Iran toward Iraq the previous night.
Iran Says US Warplanes Using Neighboring Airspace
IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN: The spokesman said US fighter jets are using the airspace of neighboring countries to attack Iran, warning that this threatens regional security.
Assembly of Experts Urged to Quickly Choose New Leader
IRANIAN ASSEMBLY OF EXPERTS: The deputy head of the body said members have been called to fulfill their legal duty to select a new supreme leader without delay.
Basra Governor Warns Foreign Companies Could Be Targeted
BASRA GOVERNOR: The governor said some foreign companies may face attacks from groups sympathetic to Iran.
He added that several countries have already evacuated workers from companies operating in the province due to security concerns.
Iraq Finds Rocket Platform Prepared for Attacks
IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE TO AL JAZEERA: Authorities discovered a rocket launcher prepared to target vital locations east of Salah al-Din province.
Iran Reports Heavy Casualties on Frigate ‘Dena’
IRANIAN ARMY: Officials said 104 crew members from the Iranian Navy frigate Dena were killed in a US attack as the vessel was returning from naval exercises in India.
Twenty crew members remain missing, while 32 others are receiving treatment in Sri Lanka.
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Shaybah Oil Field
SAUDI DEFENSE MINISTRY: Saudi forces intercepted and destroyed a drone over the Empty Quarter that was heading toward the Shaybah oil field.
Iran Condemns US-Israeli Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ABBAS ARAGHCHI: The minister said the world is witnessing attacks by the US and Israel on schools, hospitals, residential buildings, and infrastructure in Iran.
He added that threats by President Donald Trump indicate Washington’s failures and warned that the US is legally responsible for damages and alleged war crimes.
Israel Says It Carried Out 100 Strikes in Lebanon
ISRAELI ARMY: The military said it conducted more than 100 strikes across Lebanon over the past 24 hours.
Israeli Strikes Continue Across Southern Lebanon
AL JAZEERA: Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Kfour and the outskirts of Houmine in southern Lebanon, while another strike hit Sahmar in the Bekaa Valley.
Explosions Reported in Tehran
MEHR NEWS AGENCY: Iranian media reported explosions in several areas of Tehran.
Iran Launches New Missile Wave Toward Israel
IRANIAN STATE TV: Officials said a new wave of Iranian missiles was launched toward Israel.
ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded across central Israel, the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, and settlements in the West Bank after the launches were detected.
Missiles and Drones Cross Regional Airspace
AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: A missile crossed the airspace over the Jordanian city of Aqaba toward Israel, while another was later reported over the same area.
A drone that entered the skies over the Jordanian city of Irbid was also shot down.
Lebanon Reports Massive Displacement
LEBANESE SOCIAL AFFAIRS MINISTER: Officials said 517,000 people have been displaced due to Israeli attacks across the country.
Hezbollah Launches Rockets at Kiryat Shmona
HEZBOLLAH: The group said it fired rockets at the settlement of Kiryat Shmona in northern occupied Palestine for the second time on the same day.
Iran Warns of Retaliation Against Infrastructure Strikes
KHATAM AL-ANBIYA HEADQUARTERS: Iranian military officials warned that if attacks on Iran’s infrastructure continue, similar measures will be taken in response.
They added that targeting Iran’s fuel and energy infrastructure has crossed a red line and warned that oil prices could exceed $200 per barrel if the conflict escalates
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