Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-14 at 19:01

HEADLINESIran excludes Israel, US from Hormuz trafficCENTCOM says US forces degrade Iranian capabilityF1 cancels Bahrain, Saudi racesThe time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said that all global shipping would be allowed to pass through the Hormuz Strait, with the exception of Israel and the United States. Iranian Revolutionary Guards framed the potential opening as a strategic turn, saying that if it happens, it would amount to a loss in the war. At the same time, Israeli officials acknowledge that the prospects for overthrowing Iran’s regime are now assessed to be less likely than first thought, and that the current military campaign may end without toppling Tehran. The assessment points to the regime’s firm grip on its security apparatus and the repression that has instilled deep fear among Iranians. Leadership in Tehran has appeared to regain more orderly control, with decisions reportedly being made mainly by Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of parliament, though it remains unclear whether the new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is involved or serving in a largely symbolic role while others run the country. Larijani and Ghalibaf appeared at a mass rally in Tehran marking Iran’s annual Quds Day.In US Military Role, CENTCOM says US forces continue to degrade Iranian military capability.In Regional Impacts, Formula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix in April due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The FIA said the decisions were made after careful evaluation and in full consultation with Formula One Group, local promoters, and regional member clubs; Bahrain was scheduled for April 10-12 and Saudi Arabia a week later. The Gulf region has faced a wave of Iranian drone and missile attacks in the wake of the broader conflict.The US Embassy in Baghdad urged Americans to leave Iraq immediately, citing the significant threat posed by Iran-aligned militia groups after a missile attack on the embassy and related security incidents. Earlier, operations at the Lanaz refinery in Erbil were suspended until a fire caused by a drone strike could be assessed and controlled. A separate drone strike produced a fire at the US Victory Base near Baghdad International Airport, a key logistics facility.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are amplifying controversy amid anti-Israel conspiracies, drawing media attention that critics say harms their reputations. One line of controversy centers on a claim that the Chabad organization is the engine behind the Iran war, tied to a misquoted account and other disputed assertions about Israeli soldiers. The discussion has been framed as part of a broader pattern of rhetoric about Jews and Israel.The real scandal behind Zohran Mamdani’s Gracie Mansion dinner centers on the use of a major civic venue to legitimize a figure whose prominence grew from campus protests that targeted Jewish students and included harassment and intimidation. Reports describe Mahmoud Khalil rising to prominence during demonstrations at Columbia University after the Hamas attacks in October 2023, with coverage noting how that activism intersected with concerns about Jewish students’ safety and campus life.The Iran war has put many in the United States on high alert, but recent incidents on US soil underscore the limits of prevention. Law enforcement remains vigilant as tensions ripple outward, including a Michigan synagogue attack in which a Lebanon-born gunman rammed a pickup into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, sparking a fire; the suspect later died in a gunfight with a security guard. A separate Virginia shooting near a synagogue highlighted the broader challenge of early identification of self-radicalized attackers, with authorities noting possible links to regional instability and militant networks.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.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1296336https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/03/15/israel-admits-iran-regime-collapse-less-likely-than-first-thought/https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72627https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/f1-races-bahrain-saudi-cancelled-due-iran-warhttps://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-889916https://t.me/selena_updates/58406https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-889452https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-889722https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-war-puts-many-in-us-on-high-alert-but-synagogue-attack-shows-preventions-limits/