Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-07 at 15:03

HEADLINESIsrael US near total Iranian airspace controlKaraj oil depot strike signals escalationKhamenei death heightens diaspora VPN scrambleThe time is now 3:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel and the United States have nearly achieved total control over Iranian airspace in a Saturday night address to the nation, and that the operations with the United States were carried out with President Trump’s awareness of the magnitude of the danger Iran poses to the region and to the international community. In one of the war’s most significant strikes, the IDF said it destroyed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force headquarters. The Quds Force has destabilized the region and fomented pro-Shiite and anti-Sunni movements in several countries. It helped build a “ring of fire” around Israel, including through Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Gaza, the West Bank, and other places. Since the 2020 killing of Qasem Soleimani, Esmail Qaani has remained a major Iranian official directing operations on multiple fronts.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iranian opposition sources say an oil depot in Karaj west of Tehran was attacked. Reports describe the Karaj oil facility strike as part of ongoing tensions, and additional reports indicate more launches toward central Israel have been detected.In Iranian Retaliation, red alert sirens sounded in central Israel as the Iranian regime continued to fire missiles at Israel.In Regional Impacts, Iranians in Los Angeles, in the Tehrangeles area of Westwood, are turning to a patchwork of messaging apps, social media, and cable news for updates on loved ones in Iran, some 7,500 miles away. The Los Angeles Times spoke with residents who describe a mix of anxiety and relief following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with many relying on Telegram and WhatsApp to reach Tehran, while a large number turn to Fox News for the latest updates. Internet access in Iran remains tightly controlled, with authorities blocking thousands of websites, and many people are using VPNs and other tools to bypass filters. A report from the region notes a casualty from shrapnel in the Galilee, and initial accounts describe a fall in border-area communities with a minor injury. Explosions around Jerusalem were described as powerful, with no injuries reported. Turkey’s foreign minister warned Iran after a missile was launched toward Turkey, saying, if it was off course, that would be one matter, but if more come after it, no one in Iran should embark on such an adventure. Reports mention the Fardis Karaj oil depot and the Shahran oil refinery in Tehran, alongside ongoing alarms in central Israel and a broad pattern of fire toward the north and in Jerusalem and the Shfela. There are also notes of early warnings and forecasts for the center and Jerusalem, and a reference to activity north of Tehran.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, sirens sounded almost without stop in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon, as missiles and UAVs from Hezbollah continued to arrive; no injuries were reported.In Israeli Domestic Politics, central Israel remains described as being in a holding pattern for now.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/israel-news/article-889163https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889160https://t.me/abualiexpress/116894https://t.me/abualiexpress/116893https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/71548https://t.me/StandWithUsBreakingNews/7513https://www.jpost.com/international/article-889164https://t.me/newssil/194607https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1293258https://t.me/newssil/194606https://t.me/hnaftali/22100https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/71552https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1293257https://t.me/abualiexpress/116892https://t.me/newssil/194604https://t.me/newssil/194603https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/71551https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/71550https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/71549https://t.me/newssil/194601https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/71545https://t.me/selena_updates/57491https://t.me/newssil/194605