EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 4 MIN
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-03 at 18:02
from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · host Noa Levi
HEADLINESIranian strikes widen region Shiraz, Orumiyeh, BeirutIsrael braces as rockets trigger sirensIranian drones strike US embassy in RiyadhThe time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, Iranian state media report a blast in Shiraz in the south of the country and in Orumiyeh in the northwest. Al-Hadath, a Saudi outlet, reports a significant strike in a southern Beirut suburb. Reports of rocket fire toward Israel include sirens in the north and in the Gulf, with alerts also in Eilat and the Arava. A live broadcast was interrupted as two foreign reporters were detained near the Kirya complex in Tel Aviv. The surrounding coverage underscores a widening, high-tension exchange across the region.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, rockets were identified as fired at Israel, with sirens heard in the north and in the Gulf, and alerts also in Eilat and the Arava. After the attack on the country, Magen David Adom said there were no reports to its 101 emergency line at this stage, and urged the public to heed Home Front instructions. Sirens remained active in northern areas and near the Gulf, and there are ongoing reflections on the evolving security situation, including renewed emphasis on central Israel.In Iranian Retaliation, two Iranian drones struck the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with one drone reportedly hitting a CIA station within the embassy complex, according to The Washington Post. Both the United States and Saudi authorities confirmed the attack, though there were no reports of CIA personnel being wounded, and the CIA declined to comment. The embassy building sustained structural damage and embassy personnel were told to shelter in place. Saudi Aramco temporarily shut its Ras Tanura refinery as a precaution while the situation was assessed.In US Military Role, Democratic Senator Rich Blumenthal said after a classified briefing with the secretary of state that he is more fearful than ever that American ground forces could be deployed to Iran. President Donald Trump told Politico that Iran is running out of missiles and launch sites as strikes decimate the regime, while arguing the United States has ample ammunition and that defense production is accelerating to meet needs. He credited the US stockpile in part to actions taken by previous administrations and claimed that US ammunition is being produced rapidly to sustain operations.In Regional Impacts, alarms have been heard in the Golan Heights as the conflict continues to ripple across the region. An opinion piece warns that Iran’s escalation could turn a limited war into a regional inferno, affecting Gulf states, energy routes, and shipping through strategic chokepoints, with broader implications for regional stability and security. Additional alarm notices reflect the heightened sense of vulnerability across neighboring areas as clashes persist.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Lebanon’s Jamaa Islamiya, also known as the Islamic Group, claims its Sidon headquarters were hit by IDF strikes. The group, founded in 1964, is Sunni and has links to the Muslim Brotherhood, working alongside Hezbollah at times. Iranian-supported reports circulated by regional outlets described Israeli strikes and evacuation orders in Sidon. Separately, Syria has deployed thousands of troops to its border with Lebanon, reinforcing rocket units and aiming to prevent arms and drug smuggling and to block Iran-backed Hezbollah or other militants from infiltrating Syria. The reinforcement includes infantry, armored vehicles, and short-range Grad and Katyusha rocket launchers, with the operation accelerating along the border in western Homs countryside and south of Tartus since February.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.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1291661https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1291662https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1291653https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70780https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888729https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1291657https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888693https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1291663https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-888727https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/70782https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-888730https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-sends-thousands-of-troops-to-border-with-lebanon-officials-say/https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-888723
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HEADLINESIranian strikes widen region Shiraz, Orumiyeh, BeirutIsrael braces as rockets trigger sirensIranian drones strike US embassy in RiyadhThe time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, Iranian state media report a blast in Shiraz in the south of the country and in Orumiyeh in the northwest. Al-Hadath, a Saudi outlet, reports a significant strike in a southern Beirut suburb. Reports of rocket fire toward Israel include sirens in the north and in the Gulf, with alerts also in Eilat and the Arava. A live broadcast was interrupted as two foreign reporters were detained near the Kirya complex in Tel Aviv. The surrounding coverage underscores a widening, high-tension exchange across the region.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, rockets were identified as fired at Israel, with sirens heard in the north and in the Gulf, and alerts also in Eilat and the Arava. After the attack on the country, Magen David Adom said there were no reports to its 101 emergency line at this stage, and urged the public to heed Home Front instructions. Sirens remained active in northern areas and near the Gulf, and there are ongoing reflections on the evolving security situation, including renewed emphasis on central Israel.In Iranian Retaliation, two Iranian drones struck the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with one drone reportedly hitting a CIA station within the embassy complex, according to The Washington Post. Both the United States and Saudi authorities confirmed the attack, though there were no reports of CIA personnel being wounded, and the CIA declined to comment. The embassy building sustained structural damage and embassy personnel were told to shelter in place. Saudi Aramco temporarily shut its Ras Tanura refinery as a precaution while the situation was assessed.In US Military Role, Democratic Senator Rich Blumenthal said after a classified briefing with the secretary of state that he is more fearful than ever that American ground forces could be deployed to Iran. President Donald Trump told Politico that Iran is running out of missiles and launch sites as strikes decimate the regime, while arguing the United States has ample ammunition and that defense production is accelerating to meet needs. He credited the US stockpile in part to actions taken by previous administrations and claimed that US ammunition is being produced rapidly to sustain operations.In Regional Impacts, alarms have been heard in the Golan Heights as the conflict continues to ripple across the region. An opinion piece warns that Iran’s escalation could turn a limited war into a regional inferno, affecting Gulf states, energy routes, and shipping through strategic chokepoints, with broader implications for regional stability and security. Additional alarm notices reflect the heightened sense of vulnerability across neighboring areas as clashes persist.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Lebanon’s Jamaa Islamiya, also known as the Islamic Group, claims its Sidon headquarters were hit by IDF strikes. The group, founded in 1964, is Sunni and has links to the Muslim Brotherhood, working alongside Hezbollah at times. Iranian-supported reports circulated by regional outlets described Israeli strikes and evacuation orders in Sidon. Separately, Syria has deployed thousands of troops to its border with Lebanon, reinforcing rocket units and aiming to prevent arms and drug smuggling and to block Iran-backed Hezbollah or other militants from infiltrating Syria. The reinforcement includes infantry, armored vehicles, and short-range Grad and Katyusha rocket launchers, with the operation accelerating along the border in western Homs countryside and south of Tartus since February.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay...
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