Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-20 at 20:01

HEADLINES- Iranian Strike Near Western Wall Triggers US- IRGC Warns Ras al-Khaimah Evacuate Immediately- Baghdad Base Hit as US Eyes IranThe time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, reports indicate a launch from Iran toward the southern region was identified, with a fall near the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The coverage describes a claimed major operation exposed inside Iran and notes that American forces are described as on the way and a scenario for broader conflict has been prepared. It cites Muqtaba Khaminai praising the slaughter of tens of thousands in Iran and references to missile and aircraft facilities of the Quds Force, along with a claim that Iran is showing the strength of Unit 9900.In Iranian Retaliation, the IRGC has issued an evacuation warning for Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, telling residents to immediately evacuate the city, stating that the area will be targeted in the near future due to its use in strikes against Iran. A second report repeats the same warning ahead of a possible attack on Ras al-Khaimah.In US Military Role, sources report the American logistical base in Baghdad was attacked. In addition, President Trump outlines aims to destroy Iran’s missile, naval and air capabilities, prevent nuclear progress and protect allies as the campaign nears a potential end.In Regional Impacts, NATO says it has withdrawn all of its troops from an advisory mission in Iraq as the Iran war rages, with the mission relocating to Europe and continuing from a military headquarters in Naples; the mission does not have a combat role. After the warnings, air-raid sirens were activated in the south. Reports also describe loud explosions in Tehran and Tabriz, with electricity cuts reported in the capital.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it carried out 27 attacks against bases labeled “enemies” in the country and the region.In US Policy Concerning Israel, the United States has issued a 30-day authorization for the delivery and sale of crude oil and petroleum products of Iranian origin loaded on vessels, according to the US Treasury Department. A separate briefing notes that the US Treasury issued a license allowing sale of Iranian oil already onboard tankers. A third piece examines how Trump’s stated reasons, goals and timeline for the Iran war have shifted.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-1299080https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299076https://t.me/DefenderDome/19513https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299070https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299073https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjuvt7j5wxhttps://www.jpost.com/international/article-890684https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299078https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299074https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299081https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/us-authorizes-temporary-delivery-sale-oil-originating-iranhttps://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299077https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/how-trumps-stated-reasons-goals-and-timeline-iran-war-have-shifted