EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 5 MIN
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 12:03
from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · host Noa Levi
HEADLINESIran facility near Isfahan hit escalatesTrump hints US ground troops in IranBeirut toll climbs as Dahieh strikesThe time is now 12:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, explosions were reported near Isfahan, Iran, on Monday afternoon, according to local media and footage circulating on social media. The blasts appeared to come from near a nuclear facility in the central city, with footage showing smoke rising from an Iranian air force base in the area. The reports come amid ongoing Israeli-US airstrikes on Iranian regime, military, and nuclear infrastructure, as part of operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury. This is a developing story.In Iranian Retaliation, indications of launches from Iran in the hour ahead were reported.In US Military Role, President Trump said he would not rule out sending US ground troops into Iran if necessary, telling the New York Post he was not concerned with polling and that the operation was way ahead of schedule as the US and Israel press their campaign under Roaring Lion. He said the focus was to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and that senior Iranian figures had been targeted in rapid strikes, while the administration has framed the effort as moving quickly. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the campaign would not be complete overnight and would not become an endless war, with aims including destroying Iran's missile capabilities, naval assets, and other security infrastructure. CENTCOM for the first time stated that the IRIS Shahid Bagheri, a drone carrier operated by Iran’s IRGC Navy, was targeted within hours of launching Operation Epic Fury and that it is the only carrier to have been hit, countering Iranian state media claims of broader attacks against the USS Abraham Lincoln.In Regional Impacts, Qatar’s defense ministry said it shot down two Iranian Su-24 fighter jets over its airspace, with no further details released. Arab states in the Gulf have come under Iranian drone and missile attack since the United States and Israel began airstrikes on Saturday. The IRGC announced that an oil tanker was on fire in the Strait of Hormuz after being attacked by two drones. Reports from Beirut described the Dahieh district as burning, with the Lebanese Health Ministry reporting casualties, including dozens killed and hundreds injured in related strikes. Initial reports also noted explosions at an airbase in eastern Jordan near Ar-Rwishd. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israeli forces struck a senior Hezbollah militant in Beirut and renewed airstrikes in the Dahieh district. A second senior Hezbollah leader was reported eliminated in Beirut, and in response to rocket fire from Lebanon, the IDF carried out heavy strikes in Dahieh and in southern Lebanon, ordering evacuation of dozens of villages. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported 31 dead and 149 wounded from these attacks, with about a third in Dahieh; the army’s Arabic-language spokesman posted evacuation orders for 30 villages in southern Lebanon. Abu Hamza, a commander of the Islamic Jihad’s military wing, was killed in Dahieh.In US Policy Concerning Israel, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for mediation with Iran and condemned the US-Israeli strikes as unprovoked aggression, offering Moscow’s help and citing ongoing talks with Iranian leadership. Moscow says it seeks to use its ties to Iran to help restore calm in the region. Separately, remarks attributed to Trump argued that the Iranian regime already possessed the capability to strike Europe with ballistic missiles and could reach the United States, while describing intelligence as showing the attack would occur in broad daylight. Trump also suggested that Khamenei was at breakfast with senior officials and did not expect a daytime strike.In Israeli Domestic Politics, the IDF Home Front Command extended security guidelines restricting social gatherings, non-essential workplace activity, and school closures through at least Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Police sought to extend restrictions on Yonatan Urich, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Netanyahu, with a hearing set for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Beit Shemesh to view the site of nine fatalities from an Iranian missile strike, saying the barbarity of the terror regime is exposed and warning that nuclear weapons would threaten humanity.In Israeli Economy and Business, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange closed its strongest day since the coronavirus period, nearly six years ago. Energy prices rose sharply as Iran’s strikes on the Gulf disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz; US oil traded around $72 per barrel, Brent around $79, and European natural gas futures surged as Qatar halted production. Reports noted disruptions to tanker routes and increased electronic interference affecting shipping data.In Uplifting News, Michael Dickson, executive director of StandWithUs Israel, shares a hopeful vision for Iran-Israel peace.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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HEADLINESIran facility near Isfahan hit escalatesTrump hints US ground troops in IranBeirut toll climbs as Dahieh strikesThe time is now 12:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, explosions were reported near Isfahan, Iran, on Monday afternoon, according to local media and footage circulating on social media. The blasts appeared to come from near a nuclear facility in the central city, with footage showing smoke rising from an Iranian air force base in the area. The reports come amid ongoing Israeli-US airstrikes on Iranian regime, military, and nuclear infrastructure, as part of operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury. This is a developing story.In Iranian Retaliation, indications of launches from Iran in the hour ahead were reported.In US Military Role, President Trump said he would not rule out sending US ground troops into Iran if necessary, telling the New York Post he was not concerned with polling and that the operation was way ahead of schedule as the US and Israel press their campaign under Roaring Lion. He said the focus was to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and that senior Iranian figures had been targeted in rapid strikes, while the administration has framed the effort as moving quickly. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the campaign would not be complete overnight and would not become an endless war, with aims including destroying Iran's missile capabilities, naval assets, and other security infrastructure. CENTCOM for the first time stated that the IRIS Shahid Bagheri, a drone carrier operated by Iran’s IRGC Navy, was targeted within hours of launching Operation Epic Fury and that it is the only carrier to have been hit, countering Iranian state media claims of broader attacks against the USS Abraham Lincoln.In Regional Impacts, Qatar’s defense ministry said it shot down two Iranian Su-24 fighter jets over its airspace, with no further details released. Arab states in the Gulf have come under Iranian drone and missile attack since the United States and Israel began airstrikes on Saturday. The IRGC announced that an oil tanker was on fire in the Strait of Hormuz after being attacked by two drones. Reports from Beirut described the Dahieh district as burning, with the Lebanese Health Ministry reporting casualties, including dozens killed and hundreds injured in related strikes. Initial reports also noted explosions at an airbase in eastern Jordan near Ar-Rwishd. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israeli forces struck a senior Hezbollah militant in Beirut and renewed airstrikes in the Dahieh district. A second senior Hezbollah leader was reported eliminated in Beirut, and in response to rocket fire from Lebanon, the IDF carried out heavy strikes in Dahieh and in southern Lebanon, ordering evacuation of dozens of villages. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported 31 dead and 149 wounded from these attacks, with about a third in Dahieh; the army’s Arabic-language spokesman posted evacuation orders for 30 villages in southern Lebanon. Abu Hamza, a commander of the Islamic Jihad’s military wing, was killed in Dahieh.In US Policy Concerning Israel, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for mediation with Iran and condemned the US-Israeli strikes as unprovoked aggression, offering Moscow’s help and citing ongoing talks with Iranian leadership. Moscow says it seeks to use its ties to Iran to help restore calm in the region. Separately, remarks attributed to Trump argued that the Iranian regime already possessed the capability to strike Europe with ballistic missiles and could reach the United States, while describing intelligence as showing the attack would occur in broad daylight. Trump also suggested that Khamenei was at breakfast with senior officials and did not expect a daytime strike.In...
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