Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-11 at 12:04

HEADLINES- US Strike Kills 175 at Minab School- Tehran Bank Sepah Data Center Hit- IRGC Warns Hormuz Transit Requires PermissionThe time is now 12:03 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, the data center of Iran's state-run Bank Sepah in Tehran was struck, disrupting the bank’s ability to process salaries for Iran’s military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The strike also disrupted services at Bank Sepah and Bank Melli, with online banking inoperable and only card-based services continuing. Explosions were reported across several Tehran neighborhoods as the ongoing strikes linked to Roaring Lion and Epic Fury continued.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, documentation confirms an attack near the Bushehr airport, and additional explosions were heard in Tehran.In US Military Role, since the start of Operation Epic Fury, US forces have struck more than 5,500 targets inside Iran, including over 60 naval ships. The mission is described as aiming to end Iran’s ability to project power and harass international shipping crossing the Strait of Hormuz, with American forces saying they have achieved air superiority over large portions of Iran and are dismantling missiles, drones, and the regime’s defense industrial bases. A preliminary US military investigation found that a Tomahawk cruise missile likely struck the girls’ elementary school in Minab, Hormozgan Province, on 28 February 2026, killing at least 175 people, most of them children. Officials say the missile was intended for a nearby IRGC naval facility but outdated or incorrect targeting data reportedly misidentified the school, and the strike destroyed Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls Elementary School as the investigation continues. The US Army has issued a warning to Iranian citizens to stay away from ports with Iranian military activity.In Regional Impacts, IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri warned that vessels must obtain permission from Iran before transiting the Strait of Hormuz, citing incidents involving ships such as Expres Rome and Mayuree Naree. The Mayuree Naree, a Thailand-flagged bulk carrier, was hit by two projectiles, causing a fire and damage to the engine room; twenty crew members were evacuated to Oman, with three still missing, and an explosion occurred in the stern area. Separately, reports say explosions at Abu Dhabi Airport Fire broke out at the old airport following interception debris, and the fires were extinguished.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Kiryat Shmona mayor Avichai Stern described Hezbollah’s border threat as persistent and urged decision-makers in Jerusalem to pursue a permanent resolution, noting that residents have endured underground shelter living and that evacuating vulnerable populations could be considered. In a separate development, UK prosecutors lost their appeal to reinstate a terrorism charge against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara for displaying the Hezbollah flag at a London gig; the charge had been thrown out earlier for procedural reasons, and prosecutors said they would challenge. Kneecap representatives said they did not support Hamas or Hezbollah and that the flag incident occurred on stage.In Israeli Domestic Politics, the Justice Ministry’s Pardons Department has completed its work on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s clemency request and has forwarded its opinion to Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu before sending it to President Isaac Herzog. The department added that if prosecution authorities submit a position before the president makes a decision, it will update its opinion accordingly. The process is moving forward while Netanyahu’s criminal trial continues, and Eliyahu is handling the file rather than Justice Minister Yariv Levin. The briefing from the Home Front Command head, Shai Klaper, emphasized daily consideration of civil-defense policy and said the resilience of Israeli citizens—as well as national continuity in the economy and education systems—is essential to achieving victory. Reports note Iran has attacked oil infrastructure, and that the Iranian navy’s involvement has escalated, with references to developments along the northern border introducing new factors.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. 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