Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-01 at 00:03

HEADLINESCrown Prince Pahlavi outlines democratic Iran planOfficials say 30 bombs hit Khamenei officeIsrael Iran clash triggers regional missile alertsThe time is now 12:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi published an op-ed in the Washington Post in the early hours of Sunday morning, responding to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and outlining his plan for a democratic Iran. He expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his role in the operation and for his words of encouragement to Iran's citizens. Pahlavi argued that Iran is not Iraq and warned Washington against repeating past mistakes, citing the experience of Iraq. He promoted the Iran Prosperity Project as a detailed road map for national recovery, saying a transition would avoid a power vacuum that could invite prolonged foreign involvement. He said many Iranians have urged him to lead and that he has answered their call, with plans to draft and ratify a new constitution before holding free elections under international oversight. Separately, reporting cited by the Wall Street Journal states that the US and Israel waited for opportunities to strike senior Iranian leadership, identifying three meetings as moments of opportunity and carrying out a daylight strike in which officials say 30 bombs were dropped on what was described as Khamenei's office. In parallel, reports note a missile infrastructure attack in the Bushehr city area, and overnight Israeli forces struck regime targets in Tehran, Tabriz, Shiraz and other locations across Iran.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, alarms and sirens intensified across Israel as exchanges of fire continued. Alarms sounded again over central Israel, with initial assessments noting no reported impacts. A wave of new alerts followed, including red alert sirens in central and southern Israel as missiles were fired, with reports that Beer Sheba and other centers were targeted and that more launches toward central and southern areas are anticipated, potentially arriving around 6:54. The day featured a broad set of warnings and rising tension as the conflict widened across the country.In Iranian Retaliation, the first video shows the moment when the death of Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei was announced at the Shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf, with a second video showing the flag atop the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad changed to mourning and revenge. After a night of celebration by many Iranians over Khamenei's death, regime supporters gathered this morning to mourn the Supreme Leader's demise at the hands of Israeli and American forces. The arena also includes reports of continued Iranian attacks against US military bases in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. The account identifies Ahmad Wahidi as the new commander of the Revolutionary Guards and describes him as Israel's next target, suggesting he may be hiding in bunkers.In Regional Impacts, Shiite protesters tried to break into the Green Zone of the Baghdad embassies but were stopped by security forces. Iran attacked the airport in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. Doha, Qatar, was reported as hit, and there was a strike in Manama, Bahrain. Sirens and warning systems spread across Bahrain and Qatar, with indications of further launches toward central and southern regions. In the UAE, Dubai was singled out in reporting, including an attack on Dubai’s airport, and there were references to a drone incident targeting the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The set of events points to a broader regional footprint with ongoing alerts and multiple locations affected.In US Policy Concerning Israel, Australia issued a travel advisory directing its citizens not to travel to Israel, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, reflecting the evolving security situation in the region.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, an editorial around Purim frames memory in a way that underscores the current moment, noting Shabbat Zachor as a reminder to remember Amalek and to protect the vulnerable. The piece situates the Purim story in a modern context of tension between Israel and Iran, noting how memory and threat narratives shape responses to today’s missiles and proxies.In Other, a fourth wave of alarms spread across southern Israel as authorities implemented emergency measures and the public moved to shelters. Clashes between Iraqi police and pro-Iran protesters near the US Embassy in Baghdad were documented, with footage from Basra showing mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei. Alarms were also reported in the Jerusalem area, and observers continued to describe Dubai as a war zone amid ongoing regional instability.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. 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