EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 3 MIN
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-06 at 09:02
from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · host Noa Levi
HEADLINESIDF Strikes Tehran Isfahan, Khamenei Bunker DestroyedSmotrich’s Son Wounded on Lebanon BorderRussia Reveals US Military Asset LocationsThe time is now 9:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, the IDF announced the 15th wave of strikes on targets in Iran, saying it hit infrastructure in Tehran and Isfahan, hours after confirming an attack on Ali Khamenei’s underground bunker in Tehran. The military said Khamenei was eliminated in the opening blow, and the bunker beneath the leadership complex, intended for use by the Supreme Leader, was dismantled. An illustration was released showing the bunker beneath the leadership compound. The operation also included preemptive strikes that the IDF says destroyed six armed Iranian ballistic missile launchers moments before they could fire on Israel. Separately, US-Israeli airstrikes were reported to destroy the Moghadad Basij base in western Tehran, one of the regime’s main suppression sites.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, CCTV footage shows what appears to be an Iranian cluster bomb warhead submunition striking central Israel earlier this week.In Iranian Retaliation, reports indicate launcher movements in Iran with a forecast within about an hour and a half.In US Military Role, IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Eyal Zamir said he is in continuous contact with his American counterparts; the two militaries are fighting shoulder to shoulder based on shared interests and values, with cooperation described as historic and aimed at stripping the regime of its military capabilities.In Regional Impacts, Russia is providing Iran with the locations of US military assets, including warships and aircraft, since the start of the war, according to officials. The UAE is considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets, focusing on IRGC-linked accounts, with options including a crackdown on currency exchanges and direct maritime action against Iranian ships.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's son was wounded on the Lebanon border during IDF operations, with reports that he sustained light injuries and is in stable condition. Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will defeat Hezbollah one way or another, and noted that forces have been reinforced inside Lebanon and expanded to additional positions along the front to protect northern communities. Footage from Beirut’s southern suburbs shows airstrikes on Hezbollah targets since last night.In Israeli Domestic Politics, a video shows Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich blessing his son, who is serving in the Israel Defense Forces, in a moment amid the ongoing war.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, London police said four men have been arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran by spying on the Jewish community; the suspects include one Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals, detained in north London on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.In Uplifting News, two new sites offer real-time risk assessments for showering during missile alerts, Can I Shower? and Best Shower Time, with English and Hebrew versions; for example, in Jerusalem a five-minute shower shows a 40 percent chance of interruption. Israelis in Athens are waiting for evacuation flights at the city’s airport.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.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889093https://t.me/JewishNews24/50690https://t.me/JewishNews24/50675https://t.me/JewishNews24/50680https://t.me/JewishNews24/50685https://t.me/JewishNews24/50679https://t.me/newssil/194533https://t.me/JewishNews24/50677https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889095https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889084https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-889088https://t.me/JewishNews24/50676https://t.me/JewishNews24/50678https://t.me/JewishNews24/50682https://t.me/JewishNews24/50693https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-889090https://t.me/newssil/194534
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HEADLINESIDF Strikes Tehran Isfahan, Khamenei Bunker DestroyedSmotrich’s Son Wounded on Lebanon BorderRussia Reveals US Military Asset LocationsThe time is now 9:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, the IDF announced the 15th wave of strikes on targets in Iran, saying it hit infrastructure in Tehran and Isfahan, hours after confirming an attack on Ali Khamenei’s underground bunker in Tehran. The military said Khamenei was eliminated in the opening blow, and the bunker beneath the leadership complex, intended for use by the Supreme Leader, was dismantled. An illustration was released showing the bunker beneath the leadership compound. The operation also included preemptive strikes that the IDF says destroyed six armed Iranian ballistic missile launchers moments before they could fire on Israel. Separately, US-Israeli airstrikes were reported to destroy the Moghadad Basij base in western Tehran, one of the regime’s main suppression sites.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, CCTV footage shows what appears to be an Iranian cluster bomb warhead submunition striking central Israel earlier this week.In Iranian Retaliation, reports indicate launcher movements in Iran with a forecast within about an hour and a half.In US Military Role, IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Eyal Zamir said he is in continuous contact with his American counterparts; the two militaries are fighting shoulder to shoulder based on shared interests and values, with cooperation described as historic and aimed at stripping the regime of its military capabilities.In Regional Impacts, Russia is providing Iran with the locations of US military assets, including warships and aircraft, since the start of the war, according to officials. The UAE is considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets, focusing on IRGC-linked accounts, with options including a crackdown on currency exchanges and direct maritime action against Iranian ships.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's son was wounded on the Lebanon border during IDF operations, with reports that he sustained light injuries and is in stable condition. Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will defeat Hezbollah one way or another, and noted that forces have been reinforced inside Lebanon and expanded to additional positions along the front to protect northern communities. Footage from Beirut’s southern suburbs shows airstrikes on Hezbollah targets since last night.In Israeli Domestic Politics, a video shows Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich blessing his son, who is serving in the Israel Defense Forces, in a moment amid the ongoing war.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, London police said four men have been arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran by spying on the Jewish community; the suspects include one Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals, detained in north London on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.In Uplifting News, two new sites offer real-time risk assessments for showering during missile alerts, Can I Shower? and Best Shower Time, with English and Hebrew versions; for example, in Jerusalem a five-minute shower shows a 40 percent chance of interruption. Israelis in Athens are waiting for evacuation flights at the city’s airport.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.SOURCES<a href="https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889093"...
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