11 March 2026
Key Developments
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched the 37th wave of missiles and drones, describing the three-hour operation as the most violent so far.
- Tehran warned that Israel’s strike on an Iranian bank could open the door to targeting Israeli and US economic institutions.
- Israel said it intercepted incoming missiles and drones as sirens sounded across wide areas of the country overnight.
- An Israeli airstrike hit a building in Beirut’s Aisha Bakkar district, reportedly killing four people, though Hezbollah denied any offices were targeted.
- The Israeli Health Ministry said 2,557 people have been taken to hospitals since the war began, including 205 admitted in the past day.
Israeli Airstrikes Target Towns in South Lebanon
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli airstrikes targeted the southern Lebanese towns of Yater and Haris, according to Al Jazeera correspondents.
Trump: War with Iran Will End Soon
AXIOS: US President Donald Trump claimed there is little left to target in Iran and that the war will end soon. “There is practically nothing left for us to strike,” Trump said.
France Urges Israel to Respect Lebanon’s Sovereignty
AL-JAZEERA: France’s ambassador to the United Nations urged Israel to refrain from targeting residential areas and to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty.
He also condemned attacks that targeted a UNIFIL battalion and called for those responsible to be held accountable.
At the same time, the French envoy criticized Hezbollah’s decision to join Iranian attacks on Israel.
Iran Says ‘US- and Israel-Linked’ Armed Cell Dismantled
AL-JAZEERA: Iran’s intelligence department in Khuzestan province said it dismantled what it described as an armed terrorist cell linked to the United States and Israel.
Switzerland Temporarily Closes Embassy in Tehran
AL-JAZEERA: The Swiss government said the Foreign Ministry temporarily closed the country’s embassy in Tehran. The ambassador and five staff members left Iran by land on Wednesday.
Iranian Missile Fire Triggers Nationwide Alerts in Israel
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli Home Front Command said missile alerts sounded across large parts of the country after launches from Iran were detected.
Sirens were also triggered in northern Israel after a suspected drone infiltration from Lebanon.
Air Defenses Activated in Tehran as Explosions Rock Tel Aviv Area
IRANIAN MEDIA: Iranian media reported that air defenses were activated in central and eastern Tehran.
At the same time, Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported powerful explosions in the greater Tel Aviv area as Israeli Home Front Command said sirens sounded across northern and central Israel after missiles were detected coming from Iran. Alerts extended across the Galilee, Beisan, northern West Bank settlements, and coastal areas including Ras al-Naqoura and Nahariya, with interceptions reported.
IRGC Launches Wave 39 as Iran Signals Control of Hormuz
IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS / KHATAM AL-ANBIYA HEADQUARTERS: The IRGC announced it carried out the 39th wave of Operation “True Promise 4” targeting US positions in the region.
A spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters said Iran holds the initiative in the Strait of Hormuz and does not need to close it, warning that the phase of reciprocal strikes has ended and that Iran will now carry out continuous attacks.
The commander of the IRGC Navy said any vessel intending to cross the Strait of Hormuz must obtain permission from Iran, adding that two ships ignored warnings earlier and encountered problems.
Israeli Leaders Vow to Continue War on Iran
REUTERS / AL-JAZEERA: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the war against Iran will continue without a specific time limit.
Separately, Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the army will continue to deepen its strikes against Iran’s government and military capabilities.
Israeli military sources quoted by the Jerusalem Post said the goal is not regime change but to reduce the threat posed by Iran.
Israeli Strikes Continue in South Lebanon
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli airstrikes targeted several towns in southern Lebanon, including Hanawayeh and Majdal Zoun.
Attack Targets Popular Mobilization Forces Site in Iraq
AL-JAZEERA: An Iraqi security source said an airstrike targeted a Popular Mobilization Forces site in Jurf al-Sakhar.
Drone Strike in Iraqi Kurdistan Leaves One Dead
REUTERS: Kurdish security authorities said a person was killed after drones targeted Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in Iraq’s Kurdistan region.
Jordan Hit by Missile Debris
AL-JAZEERA: Missile fragments fell in the northern Jordanian city of Irbid, according to Al Jazeera’s correspondent.
Explosion Near UAE Port and Evacuation from Targeted Ship
OMA NEWS AGENCY / AMBREY: Twenty people, including several injured, were evacuated from a Thai vessel targeted near the coast of Oman.
Separately, maritime security firm Ambrey reported an explosion near Khalifa Port in the UAE.
Qatar Warns of High Threat Level
AL-JAZEERA: Qatar’s Defense Ministry said its armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting the country.
The Interior Ministry warned that the security threat level remains high and urged residents to stay inside their homes.
Spain Reduces Diplomatic Presence in Israel
EL PAÍS: Spain has relieved its ambassador in Tel Aviv and reduced its diplomatic representation in Israel, according to the country’s official gazette.
UK Conducts Defensive Air Operations in the Middle East
AL-JAZEERA: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the Royal Air Force has carried out more than 230 hours of defensive operations in the Middle East, warning that missile and drone launches put around 300,000 British nationals in the region at risk.
Qatar Condemns Iranian Attacks
AL-JAZEERA: Qatar’s Cabinet condemned what it described as Iranian attacks as a blatant violation of national sovereignty and the principles of good neighborliness.
The government warned of serious regional consequences and said Qatar will defend its sovereignty and protect its citizens and residents.
