Head Line Track

Tag: Israel

  • Middle East Head Line – Thursday, March 19, 2026

    • Qatar Expels Iranian Diplomats Following Missile Strike on Gas Hub
      Qatar has ordered Iranian military and security attachés to leave within 24 hours after a missile strike caused “extensive damage” to the Ras Laffan Industrial City.
    • New Iranian Supreme Leader Vows Revenge for Top Officials’ Deaths
      Mojtaba Khamenei issued a rare message promising “criminals have to pay soon” following the assassination of security chief Ali Larijani and Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib.
    • Vessel Set Ablaze Off UAE Coast Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
      The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a ship caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile near Khor Fakkan, as Iran targets Gulf energy infrastructure.
    • US Intel Chief Contradicts Trump on Iranian Nuclear Justifications
      Intel chief Tulsi Gabbard testified that Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment capacities prior to the war, challenging a key justification for the ongoing military campaign.
    • Global Oil Prices Surge Past $110 Following Attacks on Gulf Energy
      Brent crude hit its highest levels in years as strikes on Iranian and Qatari gas fields triggered fears of a global energy crisis and prolonged inflation.
    • Israel Expands Ground Operations and Evacuation Orders in Lebanon
      Israeli forces have doubled troop levels in the fight against Hezbollah, ordering new evacuations in southern Lebanese border villages as strikes hit central Beirut.
    • Iran Negotiates to Move World Cup Games from US to Mexico
      Due to the ongoing war, the Iranian football federation is in talks with FIFA to relocate its scheduled group matches from the United States to Mexico.

  • Middle East Head Line – Wednesday, March 18, 2026

    • Israeli Airstrikes Target Central Beirut
      Israeli strikes hit central Beirut and its southern suburbs early Wednesday, with one raid reportedly striking an apartment in the Zuqaq al-Blat neighborhood. The attacks occurred without prior warning near government headquarters and several embassies.
    • Iran Launches Retailiatory Missile Barrage on Israel
      Iranian state media reported targeting Tel Aviv with cluster munitions in retaliation for the killing of security chief Ali Larijani. The barrage resulted in at least two deaths and several injuries in central Israel.
    • U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Targeted by Drones
      A drone attack targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone early Wednesday. Security sources confirmed a drone hit near the embassy’s security fence, following a series of explosions in the area.
    • Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Intercept Aerial Attacks
      Saudi Arabia’s defense ministry announced it destroyed six drones in the east of the country. Simultaneously, Kuwaiti air defenses responded to incoming rocket and drone attacks targeting the Gulf nation.
    • Projectile Strikes Vicinity of Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant
      Tehran informed the UN nuclear watchdog that a projectile struck the premises of the Bushehr nuclear power plant. No damage to the plant or injuries to staff were reported in the strike, which occurred Tuesday evening.
    • U.S. Employs “Bunker-Buster” Bombs on Iranian Sites
      U.S. Central Command announced the successful use of 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation targeted anti-ship cruise missiles that posed a threat to international shipping.
    • Saudi Arabia Calls for Eid Moon Sighting
      The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called on Muslims across the kingdom to sight the Shawwal crescent moon on Wednesday evening. The sighting will determine if Eid ul-Fitr begins on Thursday, March 19, or Friday, March 20.

  • Middle East Head Line – Tuesday, March 17, 2026

    Major Middle East headlines focus on escalating hostilities between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, alongside significant regional travel and economic disruptions.

    • Trump Criticizes Allies Over Strait of Hormuz Mission
      President Trump scolded NATO allies for their “lukewarm” response to requests for a naval coalition to reopen the blockaded waterway.
      He urged nations that rely on the strait for energy to join the effort with “greater enthusiasm and speed”.
    • U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Targeted by Drone Assault
      Iraqi security sources reported an intense drone and rocket attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, with multiple projectiles intercepted.
      The strike hit a nearby hotel in the Green Zone, though no immediate casualties were reported.
    • UAE and Oman Airspace Disruptions and Resumptions
      The UAE temporarily closed its airspace as a precaution against incoming missile threats before resuming normal air traffic operations on Tuesday.
      Oman Air has cancelled flights to nine cities, including Dubai and Doha, through March 31 due to ongoing regional volatility.
    • Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Hormuz Blockade
      Oil prices rose over 2% in early Tuesday trade as the Strait of Hormuz remains mostly shut, threatening roughly 20% of global supply.
      Daily oil exports from the Gulf have reportedly dropped by 60% compared to February levels.
    • Israel Continues Ground Operations in Southern Lebanon
      Israeli forces announced ground operations targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon as the regional conflict widens.
      The offensive has already displaced over one million people in Lebanon amid relentless airstrikes.
    • Trump Casts Doubt on Survival of Iranian Leader
      President Trump publicly questioned whether Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is still alive following reports he was injured in a recent air strike.
      Iranian state media has responded by digital manipulation intended to show leadership stability.