Live Updates: IDF begins new waves of attacks in Iran, Lebanon, drone attacks target UAE, Iraq

March 17, 6:17 AM

Iranian forces hit hard by US, Israeli strikes, continue to crackdown on potential protestors - WSJ

While the security forces have been weakened by US and Israeli attacks, Iranians say that they are still exercising strict control over the cities, especially at night.

ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN

Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref visited several checkpoints to boost the morale of Basij and IRGC forces.

(photo credit: SOCIAL MEDIA)

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March 17, 4:47 AM

Projectile hits tanker off UAE's Fujairah, UKMTO says

March 17, 4:07 AM

Sirens, interceptions heard across central Israel as Iran launches missile barrage

According to Magen David Adom, no casualties or severe injuries have been reported. MDA paramedics were dispatched to treat individuals who were injured while making their way into protected areas.

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Tel Aviv, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 16, 2026.

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March 17, 3:43 AM

IDF begins strikes against Iranian infrastructure in Tehran, Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut

March 17, 3:09 AM

Drones attack US embassy in Baghdad, Oil Industry Zone in UAE

Two explosive drones targeted the US embassy in Baghdad, with one landing near the embassy, according to security sources early Tuesday morning. Smoke was seen rising from the area.

ByREUTERS

Smoke rises following a drone attack on the US embassy in Baghdad on March 14, 2026. A drone struck the US embassy in Baghdad on March 14, an Iraqi security official said, as an AFP journalist saw smoke rising from the complex.

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March 17, 1:47 AM

UAE temporarily closes its airspace as an exceptional precautionary measure

March 17, 12:41 AM

WATCH: Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi forms committee for transitional justice, truth-finding in Iran

Reza Pahlavi announces the formation of a committee for drafting transitional justice regulations to address Iran's repression over the past five decades.

ByJAMES GENN

A protestor holds an image of Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi during a demonstration against the Iranian government, in New York City, March 15, 2026; illustrative.

(photo credit: Reuters/Adam Gray)

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March 17, 12:13 AM

Drone attack hits hotel in Baghdad, no injuries reported

March 16, 11:53 PM

Iran FM denies any contact with US envoy following reports of communication

US and Iranian representatives have reportedly re-established contact, according to Axios.

ByREUTERS, DANYA SAPERSTEIN

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi seen in Cairo, Egypt, September 9, 2025

(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED ABD EL GHANY)

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March 16, 11:48 PM

Rubio urges South Korean cooperation on Strait of Hormuz