Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-06 at 13:02

HEADLINESIran Attacks Israel as Sirens WailIranian Retaliation Targets US Bases Kuwait UAENetanyahu Vows Completion of War GoalsThe time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Sirens sounded across central Israel amid a missile attack from Iran. Sirens were heard across central Israel as missiles were launched from Iran.In Iranian Retaliation, Iran launched a new wave of strikes against several Middle East targets, including military bases in Kuwait and the UAE, with missiles directed at a US base in Kuwait and at the UAE's Al Dhafra Air Base, where US forces are stationed, and targeting Kurdish opposition groups in Iraq. Iran warned Iraq's Kurdistan regional government not to host hostile forces along the border. Saudi Arabia said a cruise missile was intercepted east of Al Kharj. Bahrain reported attacks, saying a hotel and two residential buildings in Manama were hit. A joint statement by the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE condemned the strikes. A separate Hebrew report notes a ballistic missile strike on a US base in Saudi Arabia.In US Military Role, the United States will respond to Iranian attacks on civilians throughout the Middle East, CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper said. He noted Iran has attacked 12 countries since last week's US-Israel strikes on the Islamic Republic, including seven attack drones aimed at civilian neighborhoods in Bahrain. "This is unacceptable and will not go unanswered," he stated.In Regional Impacts, Magen David Adom said there were no reports of injuries or fatalities from the latest salvo, with medics treating a few people hurt while heading to shelters. Residents reported hearing loud booms, and alarms were sounded in some areas.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli Air Force is targeting Hezbollah positions in the Beqaa Valley, including weapons complexes and logistical centers in Nabi Sheet and the Baalbek ridge. Reports also indicate Israel backing Kurdish plans to seize border areas in western Iran, with thousands of fighters gathering on the Iraqi side of the border and preparations to launch within a week; sources say Israel has held talks with Iranian Kurdish factions for about a year. A separate Reuters report describes Israel’s long-running engagement with Iranian Kurdish groups, which has included discussions about potential cross-border actions. Tyre, southern Lebanon is also noted in the context of the broader spillover.In US Policy Concerning Israel, Trump said the United States is quietly moving thousands of people out of Middle Eastern countries amid the conflict, reiterating that there will be no deal with Iran and that the US will only accept the regime’s unconditional surrender. He touted Operation Epic Fury and claimed the United States, with “wonderful Israeli partners,” is destroying Iran's drone and missile capabilities, adding that launchers are struck within minutes of a missile launch. He noted that Kurdish fighters have begun ground activity inside Iran near the Iraqi border and that Russia is providing support to Iran.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Netanyahu visited the Beersheba strike site and said Israel is on the path to completing all war objectives, both in Iran and Lebanon, praising the IDF and expressing full support for the soldiers and wounded. He said the nation stands behind its personnel and voiced expectation that even greater capabilities would be demonstrated as Operation Roaring Lion continues into its seventh day. Five Israeli soldiers were severely wounded and three were lightly wounded in a southern Lebanon operation on Friday, the IDF said, marking the third such incident in recent days.In Israeli Economy and Business, the Iran war is taking a toll on small businesses across Israel, with gatherings restricted and airlines avoiding the region. The Finance Ministry has estimated the conflict could cost more than 9 billion shekels per week. Business owners report canceled appointments, disrupted imports, closed facilities, and growing uncertainty, with the impact varying by sector based on how essential the service is.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. 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