Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-15 at 10:02

HEADLINESIsrael: 6,000 IRGC Killed in Campaign300 Drones Hit US and KurdistanDaughter of Orit Strock Found DeadThe time is now 10:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, Israel says it is targeting everything related to the regime's forces as fighting continues, with reports of chaos in some places. IDF intelligence says more than 6,000 IRGC members have been killed and about 15,000 wounded since the start of Roaring Lion and Epic Fury. Senior officials are being pursued, with posts being deleted on X/Twitter. Iran's firing at Turkey and Azerbaijan is unclear, but seen as a sign of growing friction between Tehran's political leadership and those on the ground. The hunt for senior regime figures has created pressure and confusion at the top, and Mojtaba Khamenei's Thursday remarks have raised questions about the health of the new supreme leader, with the official noting that if he was not injured he would have been photographed. AMAN reports more than 10,000 munitions have been used against Iran's regime since the start of the current war, and an assessment addressed Tehran's readiness to provide additional Iranian targets. A military source in the block says the campaign has been prepared for a long, protracted struggle and there is no shortage of interceptors; unrelenting fire toward central Israel has left one person moderately injured and six others with minor injuries at various sites. Separately, the telecommunications complex in Hamadan, Iran, was struck.In US Military Role, rising militia strikes leave Washington with few good choices in Iraq. The US Embassy in Baghdad has warned US citizens in Iraq about threats for two weeks, since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28. The United States faces new challenges in Iraq as options narrow amid Iranian-backed militia attacks, including a drone attack whose video was published as it flew over a US facility. Iraqi militias are probing for weaknesses and warning of more attacks, and the embassy has urged Americans to depart Iraq immediately. The United States is carrying out an air campaign against Iran, while thousands of US Marines have been dispatched as part of a Marine Expeditionary Unit.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran-backed militias escalate drone attacks on US, Kurdistan targets in Iraq. Iran-backed militias have stepped up drone attacks on the US and Kurdish opposition groups in the Kurdistan Region. Recent footage shows militias flying a drone into a US site in Baghdad and striking the radar atop a US diplomatic facility. The radar, likely part of a defensive gun system, was targeted in the attack. In the Kurdistan Region, Rudaw reports seven explosive-laden drones in the early hours of Saturday, with six intercepted over Erbil and another drone targeting Sulaimani. Officials believe at least 300 drones and missiles have been launched at Kurdish areas.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Daughter of National Missions Minister Orit Strock found dead, police investigate case. National Missions Minister Orit Strock announced the death of her daughter, Shoshana, 34, found in her northern Israel home, with police opening an investigation. Strock's Facebook post described the family’s heartbreak. In recent months, Shoshana spoke publicly about sexual abuse by her parents and ritual abuse she says she experienced as a child, posting about abuse and detailing alleged acts by her father.In Israeli Economy and Business, King Store expands with 30th branch in Tayibe. The new Tayibe branch spans about 2,000 square meters and was designed to modern standards. Since its founding in 2010, the chain now counts 30 branches across the country, including Haifa, Akko, Carmiel, Nof Hagalil, Beersheba, and Rosh HaAyin. The chain offers Israeli products and a wide range of authentic items from the Arab sector and the Middle East. Last month, the 29th branch opened at Center SEVEN near the Idan HaNegev employment area, with an investment estimated at 15 million shekels. CEO Katani says the Tayibe branch marks a milestone in the chain’s rapid expansion, reflecting growing demand for a diverse, accessible shopping experience seven days a week.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-889964https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1296604https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/72687https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-889992https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889986https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1296607https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-889978https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1296616