Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-06 at 16:01

HEADLINESAzerbaijan Foils IRGC Plot Against Israeli EmbassyIsrael Strikes Hezbollah Command Centers BeirutUS Targets Iran Airspace Control in WeeksThe time is now 4:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, the piece raises a question about who were the extremely important people Israel aimed to kill with more than 100 munitions dropped from 50 fighter jets to ensure none survived inside what is described as Khamenei’s bunker, but the article provides no names or confirmed outcomes.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Azerbaijani authorities say they thwarted an Iranian plot by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps to attack the Israeli embassy in Baku and other Jewish targets, with three explosive devices located and neutralized. The alleged targets included the Baku-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline, the Israeli Embassy, a leader of the Mountain Jewish community, and a local synagogue. Earlier, Azerbaijan said Iran carried out a drone strike on its Nakhchivan exclave, hitting the terminal of Nakhchivan International Airport and crashing a drone near a school in Shakarabad, wounding two civilians and prompting evacuations; Baku blamed Iran for the attack and said Iran bears full responsibility.In Iranian Retaliation, Iran International reports that the target of the attack on Khamenei’s ground compound was his son Mojtaba, who has been marked as his successor, a detail the outlet highlights in its coverage.In US Military Role, President Trump is set to meet with executives from major defense contractors to press for boosted production as stockpiles drawn down by strikes on Iran and other operations are replenished. The talks involve companies including Lockheed Martin and RTX, with officials noting negotiations have not progressed as quickly as hoped and ongoing efforts to prioritize production over shareholder payouts. Separately, the White House said the United States is well on its way toward controlling Iranian airspace, with four to six weeks cited as a horizon for achievable objectives, as Washington weighs potential Iran leadership options amid broader regional considerations.In Regional Impacts, a British trade union says cost-cutting linked to Serco Marine’s contract is delaying the deployment of HMS Dragon to Cyprus, a move seen as part of Britain’s effort to bolster defenses near the island after a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri. Israeli officials describe the Iran situation as an ultimate test, warning that an uprising could come soon as the regime weakens, with missile fire toward Israel easing while strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon continue. In Iraq’s Kurdistan region, security sources say a drone attacked the Rotana hotel near Erbil Arjan, underscoring ongoing spillover risks as the United States warned that Iranian-backed groups may target hotels hosting foreigners.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israeli forces carried out a new wave of strikes in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district, targeting multiple command centers tied to Hezbollah and the IRGC. The targets included an IRGC Air Force command center, a Hezbollah naval command center, a Hezbollah financial unit, and a Hezbollah Operating Council, with the IDF stressing the sites were used to plan and execute attacks against Israel and its civilians. The military noted the operation follows a broad campaign in Lebanon and emphasized the use of precision-guided munitions and intelligence to minimize civilian harm.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://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/71396https://www.jpost.com/international/article-889112https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/71397https://www.jpost.com/international/article-889113https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889111https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1292895https://www.jpost.com/international/article-889110https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sk20jhokzghttps://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1292894https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-889109