politics
March 21, 2026
A Severe Blow to Israel: Shocking Scenes in the North, Hezbollah Announces
The war in the Middle East Continues
TL;DR
- A logistical base near Baghdad International Airport was attacked by two explosive-laden drones, with one being shot down.
- The UK has authorized the use of its bases by the US for operations against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, a decision criticized by Iran's Foreign Minister.
- The US and allies have intensified operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, using fighter jets and Apache helicopters against Iranian forces.
- Al-Aqsa Mosque was closed to worshippers for the first time since 1967, cited as a security measure related to the US-Israeli conflict against Iran.
- US early warning radar systems in Al-Wafa base were hit by long and medium-range systems.
- A spokesperson for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was killed in a rocket attack attributed to the US and Israel.
- US bases have reportedly been attacked multiple times within 24 hours.
- Israel attacked cities in southern Lebanon, causing injuries, and a significant number of casualties have been reported since early March.
- A US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing in the Middle East after reportedly being hit by Iranian fire.
- The IRGC announced operations involving heavy missiles and drones targeting Israel and US military positions in the region.
- Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi refinery was hit by drone attacks, causing fires but no casualties.
- Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four drones over its eastern region.
- Serbia organized an evacuation flight for 250 citizens from Doha, who were in Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
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