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Netanyahu Hopes Strikes on Iran Will Lead to Uprising and Regime Change  The New York Times

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi says US-Israeli assassinations will not topple Tehran's 'strong political structure'.

Oil prices climb again as Trump administration downplays economic impact of Iran war  MS NOW

Iranian missiles damage buildings, cars in central Israel Buildings and cars were damaged in the central Israeli city of Holon following an Iranian missile attack, the Israeli Civil Defence said. Authorities said teams were responding to reports of explosive warheads falling in several areas of central Israel. Earlier, a series of explosions were reported across the region during the missile barrage.  Soldiers inspect an apartment damaged by a missile strike in Ramat Gan, in the outskirts of Tel Aviv, Israel, on 18 March 2026. Ilia YEFIMOVICH / AFP

Iran war live: Tehran mourns Larijani, Soleimani; 2 killed in Israel  Al Jazeera

Israeli strikes kill 17 across Beirut and southern Lebanon Lebanon’s Ministry of Health said Israeli attacks killed six people in Beirut and another 11 in raids on southern and eastern parts of the country, with nine others wounded. Strikes were also reported in the town of Al Aqibya in the Saida district shortly after a nearby attack on Qanarit, according to Al Jazeera Arabic, as Israeli operations continued across multiple regions.

While waging war on Iran, the US president and his secretary of state are demanding a leadership change in Cuba.

US uses bunker-buster bombs on Iranian missile sites along Hormuz The US military said it used 5,000-pound guided bunker-buster bombs to strike Iranian missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, targeting positions that posed a threat to international shipping, CNN reported.  “US forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites,” US Central Command said, adding the sites housed anti-ship cruise missiles. A US official told CNN that the weapons used were GBU-72 Advanced 5K Penetrator bombs designed to destroy deeply buried targets.

Trump says Japan support to secure Strait of Hormuz no longer needed  Japan Wire by Kyodo News

Press Release: Senator Gary Peters Urges Defense Department for Accountability on Civilian Casualties in Iran War  Quiver Quantitative

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Araghchi: US responsible for regional escalation, Iran defending itself Iran’s foreign minister said the United States was responsible for escalating the conflict, adding that Tehran was acting in self-defence. “I accept that our friendly countries are upset and that the people of the region have been harmed,” Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with Al Jazeera, noting that President Masoud Pezeshkian had apologised to regional populations. “But all of this is America’s fault. We did not start this war; we are only defending ourselves,” he added.

Larijani’s son, aide killed in Israeli attack in Tehran Iranian officials said Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli attack along with his son, Morteza, and one of his aides, according to state media and the Supreme National Security Council. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said the killings would not shake the political system, saying it is built on institutions.

Projectile hits Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant site, IAEA calls for restraint The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Iran informed it that a projectile struck the site of the Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening, with no damage or injuries reported. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi reiterated a call for maximum restraint during the conflict, warning of the risks of a nuclear accident if hostilities escalate further. The IAEA has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP on Tuesday evening. No damage to the plant or injuries to staff reported. Director General @RafaelMGrossi reiterates call for maximum restraint during the conflict to prevent risk of a… pic.twitter.com/fhze0vOqrQ March 18, 2026

Having failed to clearly define an objective or exit strategy -- and sell the American public on a new war in Iran -- President Donald Trump finds himself at an impasse, mere weeks into the conflict. Add to that the high-profile protest resignation of a senior US counterterrorism official on Tuesday, who said publicly that the Islamic republic posed "no imminent threat to our nation" and he couldn't "in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran."

Kent is the highest-level official to leave Trump administration over the US president's decision to wage war on Iran.

Iran Confirms Deaths of Top Security Chiefs  Newser

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Live: Iran confirms killings of Basij force commander Soleimani and security chief Larijani  Middle East Eye

IRGC claims missile strikes caused over 200 casualties in Israel Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said a new wave of missile strikes against Israel caused more than 200 casualties, according to Press TV. “Tonight, the enemy’s sky will be more worth watching,” Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mousavi said, as Iranian forces and allied groups across the region continue what they described as retaliatory operations against the United States and Israel.