Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-02 at 20:02

HEADLINES- Iranian drones strike US Embassy in Saudi- Six US troops killed in Kuwaiti strike- Hezbollah declares war as Lebanon escalatesThe time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Iranian Retaliation, Iranian drones hit the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, with at least two drones reported to have struck the building within the last hour and a small fire reported at the site; a shelter-in-place advisory was issued for Americans in Dhahran, Jeddah, and Riyadh. Separately, a missile struck a Kuwaiti command center, killing six US troops; officials said the missile breached air defenses and struck the structure directly, and the names of the dead have not yet been released. Reports from Riyadh also indicate the embassy was hit by two drones, and Axios cited a senior official who said the attack may have used a Iranian one-way attack drone.In US Military Role, a letter reportedly sent by Adm. Brad Cooper, the Commander of US Central Command, to American servicemembers across the Middle East on February 28, 2026, ahead of strikes against Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury, urged readiness and described moving from deterrence into active combat, praising the service members and noting longstanding Iranian threats to Americans. In Kuwait, Kuwaiti locals aggressively confronted and nearly attacked a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle crewman after a Monday incident described as friendly fire, until he identified himself as American to avert escalation. Officials say the United States has intercepted hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles in recent days, a success that comes at the cost of expensive interceptors and raises questions about stockpiles if the war continues for weeks. Additionally, 15 American refueling tankers are en route to the Middle East to bolster air operations.In Regional Impacts, the Kuwaiti Army’s General Staff says they are currently dealing with another barrage of missiles and drones in the airspace of Kuwait, signaling ongoing regional threats and the fragility of the airspace in the area.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Hezbollah says it is entering the battle, arguing that 15 months of Israeli attacks in Lebanon have continued and that the resistance’s actions are a legitimate defensive response. Israel later reported a new Iranian missile barrage; the IDF denied initial reports that Hezbollah coordinated with the attack, and the Home Front Command urged civilians to stay near a safe space, with Magen David Adom reporting no casualties and police responding to a missile impact in central Israel; reports in Israeli media also noted explosions in Cyprus after an Iranian strike on the island and the United Arab Emirates reported strikes on two facilities. Hezbollah issued a formal declaration of entering the war, saying the Israeli campaign in Lebanon has persisted and arguing that the response is a legitimate defensive measure and that all necessary steps must be taken to end the aggression.Beirut right nowIn Beirut right now, the latest detail provided is simply Beirut right now. Sirens sound again across northern IsraelIn Sirens sound again across northern Israel, sirens were heard again across the northern region as tensions persisted.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. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://www.ynetnews.com/article/bygdpiqtzlhttps://t.me/DefenderDome/18620https://t.me/DefenderDome/18619https://t.me/DefenderDome/18618https://t.me/DefenderDome/18622https://t.me/DefenderDome/18621https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/will-irans-missiles-drain-us-interceptor-stockshttps://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70521https://t.me/DefenderDome/18617https://t.me/Newss0nline/61018https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888592https://t.me/Newss0nline/61017https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70519https://t.me/selena_updates/56734