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Israel dropped 10,000 munitions on Iran’s security forces - WSJ

Mar 18, 2026, 02:43 GMT+0Updated: 08:56 GMT+0

Israel has dropped 10,000 munitions on thousands of targets, including more than 2,200 sites linked to the IRGC, Basij and internal security forces, according to detailed target lists and battle-damage reports seen by The Wall Street Journal.

The campaign, which began after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, systematically chased security personnel from headquarters to sports stadiums and hideouts under bridges to disrupt regime control and show Iranians the enforcers are vulnerable.

Israel believes thousands have been killed or wounded. One of the deadliest strikes hit Azadi Stadium in Tehran, killing hundreds of Basij and IRGC members. "Mossad agents also phoned commanders by name, warning them to side with the people or share Khamenei’s fate," the report said.

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A drone strike hit the US embassy in Baghdad early Wednesday, with an explosion reported in the area, according to security sources. The attack comes a day after multiple rocket and drone strikes targeted the embassy and a nearby US diplomatic facility.

Security sources said at least three explosive drones targeted a US diplomatic site near Baghdad International Airport, triggering C-RAM air defense systems.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday.

Rubio expressed condolences for those killed in Iran’s indiscriminate attacks on the UAE and reaffirmed America’s commitment to the Emirates’ security, State Department readout said.

IRGC threatens national team footballer Sardar Azmoun after UAE visit

Mar 17, 2026, 23:09 GMT+0

The IRGC targeted Iran national team striker Sardar Azmoun after he posted images with UAE leaders Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, warning of prosecution and potential asset seizure.

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Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday Israeli forces struck targets across Iran and killed two senior officials, telling Iranians to celebrate Nowruz while warning Israel is “watching from above.”

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Trump says US strikes show Iran ‘cannot have a nuclear weapon’

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Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States is “knocking them for a loop” and added Iran now understands it cannot obtain a nuclear weapon, praising the strength of the US military and commending service members for their role in ongoing operations.

“We’re knocking them for a loop. They cannot have a nuclear weapon, and they now understand that very strongly. We have a great country and the most powerful military in the world. I rebuilt it in my first term, and I didn’t expect to have to use it so much in my second. The men and women of our military have my highest respect and admiration," Trump said at the White House.