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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 4 MIN

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-04 at 12:03

from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · host Noa Levi

HEADLINES- IRGC decentralizes command empowers mid-ranking officers- Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran war escalates- CIA arms Kurdish forces to spur uprisingThe time is now 12:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, Israeli Air Force jets returning from Iran are attacking Lebanon, dropping their remaining munitions on real-time targets, security sources tell Ynet. In eastern Tehran, a large-scale attack on the Iranian regime's security headquarters has been completed.In Iranian Retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has tightened its grip on wartime decision-making, shifting to a decentralized command structure that empowers mid-ranking officers to launch independent retaliatory strikes. The Guards have pressed ahead with a drone-and-missile campaign across the region and had already delegated authority deeper into the ranks ahead of Saturday's US-Israeli attack. On Wednesday, Iran fired on Turkey, a NATO member. Inside Iran, the central role of the Guards and its hardline approach may complicate protests and regime stability, and the choice of the next supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death could further cement their role, with Khamenei's son Mojtaba widely seen as a likely candidate. Iran's armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi warned that if Israel attacks Iran's embassy in Beirut, all of Iran's embassies worldwide would become legitimate targets. He emphasized that Tehran is prepared to respond and that Iran has, to date, observed international law. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told his Qatari counterpart that Iranian missile strikes were directed at US interests and not at Qatar; Doha rejected the claim and urged an immediate halt to Iran's attacks, stressing a preference for dialogue and diplomacy.In Regional Impacts, the Lebanese health ministry said that 72 people were killed and 437 wounded as Israeli attacks continued in Lebanon after the Israeli military resumed high-intensity operations. The broader regional picture includes comments by EU diplomat Kaja Kallas, who said Iran's government is making a case for its demise by indiscriminately attacking neighbors; she warned the conflict diverts attention from Ukraine, and Turkey later reported NATO air defences destroyed an Iranian ballistic missile headed into Turkish airspace.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a Israeli Navy missile boat intercepted a drone launched from western Lebanon on Wednesday, while two IDF soldiers were moderately injured by Hezbollah anti-tank fire during operations in southern Lebanon; both were evacuated to a hospital. A separate Hebrew report describes Yemen telling Arab states that if they join the fight against Iran, Yemen would respond on Iran's behalf, and that regional energy centers would be targeted, while Israel and the United States reportedly pledged to destroy launchers and handle the rest.In US Policy Concerning Israel, the CIA is reported to be arming Kurdish forces with the aim of fomenting a popular uprising in Iran, according to multiple people familiar with the plan. The Trump administration has been in active discussions with Iranian opposition groups and Kurdish leaders in Iraq about providing them with military support, with Iraqi-based Kurdish groups operating along the Iran-Iraq border. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been striking Kurdish groups with drones, according to CNN reporting.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Home Front Command said alerts were received in the central region ahead of potential air raids after missiles were identified heading toward Israel. Israel and the United States have signaled a focus on destroying launchers and managing the rest.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/b1cotarywghttps://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888831https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888830https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/iran-fm-says-strikes-targeted-us-not-qatar-doha-rejects-claimhttps://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1292020https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/iranian-government-making-case-demise-indiscriminate-attacks-eus-kallas-sayshttps://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-888829https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1292019https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888834https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1292025

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HEADLINES- IRGC decentralizes command empowers mid-ranking officers- Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran war escalates- CIA arms Kurdish forces to spur uprisingThe time is now 12:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, Israeli Air Force jets returning from Iran are attacking Lebanon, dropping their remaining munitions on real-time targets, security sources tell Ynet. In eastern Tehran, a large-scale attack on the Iranian regime's security headquarters has been completed.In Iranian Retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has tightened its grip on wartime decision-making, shifting to a decentralized command structure that empowers mid-ranking officers to launch independent retaliatory strikes. The Guards have pressed ahead with a drone-and-missile campaign across the region and had already delegated authority deeper into the ranks ahead of Saturday's US-Israeli attack. On Wednesday, Iran fired on Turkey, a NATO member. Inside Iran, the central role of the Guards and its hardline approach may complicate protests and regime stability, and the choice of the next supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death could further cement their role, with Khamenei's son Mojtaba widely seen as a likely candidate. Iran's armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi warned that if Israel attacks Iran's embassy in Beirut, all of Iran's embassies worldwide would become legitimate targets. He emphasized that Tehran is prepared to respond and that Iran has, to date, observed international law. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told his Qatari counterpart that Iranian missile strikes were directed at US interests and not at Qatar; Doha rejected the claim and urged an immediate halt to Iran's attacks, stressing a preference for dialogue and diplomacy.In Regional Impacts, the Lebanese health ministry said that 72 people were killed and 437 wounded as Israeli attacks continued in Lebanon after the Israeli military resumed high-intensity operations. The broader regional picture includes comments by EU diplomat Kaja Kallas, who said Iran's government is making a case for its demise by indiscriminately attacking neighbors; she warned the conflict diverts attention from Ukraine, and Turkey later reported NATO air defences destroyed an Iranian ballistic missile headed into Turkish airspace.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a Israeli Navy missile boat intercepted a drone launched from western Lebanon on Wednesday, while two IDF soldiers were moderately injured by Hezbollah anti-tank fire during operations in southern Lebanon; both were evacuated to a hospital. A separate Hebrew report describes Yemen telling Arab states that if they join the fight against Iran, Yemen would respond on Iran's behalf, and that regional energy centers would be targeted, while Israel and the United States reportedly pledged to destroy launchers and handle the rest.In US Policy Concerning Israel, the CIA is reported to be arming Kurdish forces with the aim of fomenting a popular uprising in Iran, according to multiple people familiar with the plan. The Trump administration has been in active discussions with Iranian opposition groups and Kurdish leaders in Iraq about providing them with military support, with Iraqi-based Kurdish groups operating along the Iran-Iraq border. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been striking Kurdish groups with drones, according to CNN reporting.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Home Front Command said alerts were received in the central region ahead of potential air raids after missiles were identified heading toward Israel. Israel and the United States have signaled a focus on destroying launchers and managing the rest.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and...

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