Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-20 at 21:01

HEADLINESIran fires long-range missiles at Diego GarciaIran-backed drone strike hits US base BaghdadIRGC warns Ras al-Khaimah to evacuate nowThe time is now 9:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Iranian Retaliation, Iran reportedly fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. One missile failed in flight, and the second was engaged by a US guided-missile destroyer using an SM-3 interceptor, though a successful interception was not confirmed. None of the missiles hit the base. The episode suggests a long-range capability that would place Diego Garcia roughly 4,000 kilometers from Iran, a distance not previously acknowledged publicly, underscoring rising tensions and tests of regional reach.In Regional Impacts, alarms were triggered in northern Israel, with air-raid sirens sounding in communities including Kfar Giladi, Misgav, and Kiryat Shmona. Separately, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued an evacuation warning for Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, telling residents to leave immediately because the area will be targeted in the near future. Ras al-Khaimah city hosts about 350,000 civilians. The warnings highlight heightened regional risk and precautionary measures being taken.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a drone strike targeted the US Victoria Base Complex near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq, most likely launched by Iran-backed groups operating in the country. The attack underscores the ongoing leverage of Iranian-aligned groups across the region and the continued risk to US personnel and facilities.In US Policy Concerning Israel, the administration issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energy supply pressures amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Iran. The general license allows Iranian crude oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels between March 20 and April 19, with officials noting the move could bring a substantial amount of oil to global markets to relieve short-term supply pressures while the broader campaign, labeled Operation Epic Fury, continues.In Uplifting News, Netflix has disrupted traditional documentary storytelling by reshaping the sports documentary format. The series Last Chance U, which arrived on the platform in 2016, helped redefine the genre with closer microphones, access to locker rooms, and unvarnished portrayal of athletes and teams, and Netflix has since expanded this approach, shaking off old conventions to produce bold, immersive documentaries. These shifts illustrate Netflix’s ongoing commitment to innovative storytelling and new documentary paradigms.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://t.me/DefenderDome/19518https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1tpodi9zehttps://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299088https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299089https://t.me/selena_updates/59048https://t.me/selena_updates/59049https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299086https://www.jpost.com/international/article-890689https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-890688https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-890686https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299091https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1299090