US-Israel War Against Iran LIVE Updates: The United States Department of Energy said on Wednesday it will release 172 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, with the process set to begin next week. The move comes as air strikes on Iran enter their 12th day with no sign of easing. Tensions have also risen in the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil, where attacks on ships have intensified in recent days. Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution urging Iran to immediately halt attacks on Gulf states, warning that such actions violate international law and pose a “serious threat to international peace and security.” Follow LokmatTimes.com for live updates on the Middle East conflict.
12 Mar, 26 03:59 PM
Iran Warns of ‘Unrestrained Response’ to Any Attempt to Invade Its Islands
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that any attempt to invade Iranian islands would provoke a severe and unrestrained reaction from Tehran. In a post on X, Ghalibaf said any aggression against Iranian island territory would eliminate all restraint. He cautioned that Iran would respond forcefully, declaring that the Persian Gulf would “run with the blood of invaders” if such an attack were carried out.
12 Mar, 26 03:06 PM
Three Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Barish in Southern Lebanon
An Israeli air attack on the town of Barish in Lebanon’s southern Tyre district has killed three people and injured several others, according to a report by the National News Agency. Authorities have not yet specified the number of wounded in the strike.
12 Mar, 26 03:06 PM
Israel Launches New Wave of ‘Extensive Strikes’ on Iranian Government Infrastructure
In its latest operational update, the Israeli military said it had carried out a fresh wave of “extensive strikes” targeting government infrastructure in Iran as part of its ongoing military campaign.
12 Mar, 26 02:31 PM
Dubai Authorities Report ‘Minor Drone Incident’ in Al Bada’a After Explosion Reports
Authorities in Dubai said they are responding to a “minor drone incident” in the Al Bada’a area, according to a statement shared by the city’s media office on X. Officials added that no injuries have been reported so far. The update comes shortly after reports of loud explosions were heard across parts of the city earlier. Dubai has experienced multiple drone-related incidents since the beginning of the ongoing war, with authorities closely monitoring the situation following the latest development.
12 Mar, 26 01:27 PM
Loud Explosions Heard in Downtown Dubai as Iran’s Gulf Campaign Intensifies
Explosions were reported in central areas of Dubai on Thursday, with one particularly powerful blast heard, according to an AFP news. The incidents occurred as Iran continued its military campaign across the Gulf in response to ongoing strikes by the United States and Israel. AFP reported that small plumes of smoke were rising above a residential neighbourhood in the city, suggesting possible impact or interception of aerial threats. The developments come amid escalating tensions across the Gulf region, where several countries have reported explosions and air defence activity linked to the widening conflict.
12 Mar, 26 12:04 PM
Over 1,900 Dead Across Iran, Lebanon, Israel and the Wider Region as War Toll Rises
Here is the latest reported death toll from the ongoing war across the Middle East:
Iran: At least 1,255 people killed and more than 12,000 injured
Lebanon: 634 killed and over 1,500 wounded
Israel: 14 people killed
United States: Seven service members killed
Kuwait: Six killed – including two soldiers, two border guards and two civilians, among them an 11-year-old girl
United Arab Emirates: Six killed – four civilians and two military personnel
Iraq: 26 killed – including 21 fighters from pro-Iran armed factions, at least three Iranian Kurdish fighters, an airport guard at Erbil airport and one civilian near Baghdad
Saudi Arabia: Two civilians killed
Bahrain: Two people killed
Oman: One mariner killed at sea
Qatar: 16 people injured
The figures highlight the widening human toll of the conflict as it spreads across multiple countries in the region.
12 Mar, 26 11:16 AM
Massive Fuel Tank Fire Erupts in Bahrain After Iranian Attack
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry has released footage showing a large fire raging at a fuel storage facility following an Iranian attack. The blaze broke out at the site after the strike, with thick flames and smoke seen rising from the storage tanks. Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, has repeatedly been targeted during the ongoing war initiated by the United States and Israel.
12 Mar, 26 10:24 AM
Hezbollah Claims Drone and Missile Attacks on Israeli Bases and Troops
Hezbollah said it carried out a series of overnight attacks targeting Israeli towns, military bases and troops. The group claimed it launched a drone strike on the Ya’ara barracks in northern Israel and fired missiles at the Beit Lid base, the Glilot base near Tel Aviv, and the Atlit base close to Haifa. Hezbollah also said it shelled Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and launched drones and rockets toward the Israeli city of Nahariya. The group further claimed that a drone attack it carried out on the Meron Air Operations Command and Control Base on Wednesday damaged one of the facility’s radar systems.
12 Mar, 26 09:54 AM
India Backs UN Resolution Condemning Iran’s Missile and Drone Attacks on Gulf Countries
India has co-sponsored a Gulf-backed UN Security Council resolution condemning Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Jordan. The resolution, supported by over 135 countries, contains nine points, calling for an immediate cessation of attacks and warning that such strikes jeopardize regional stability, global energy security, and international peace.
12 Mar, 26 09:49 AM
Airstrike on PMF Base in Iraq’s Al-Qaim Kills Three, Injures Four
Three people were killed and four others injured after an airstrike targeted a military camp belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in the western Iraqi town of al-Qaim, reported Al Jazeera Arabic. The PMF, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, is a pro-Iranian umbrella organisation made up largely of Shia armed groups. Several of these groups first emerged during Iraq’s resistance to the US occupation.
12 Mar, 26 09:42 AM
Israeli “Double-Tap” Strike in Beirut Leaves 8 Dead, 31 Injured
Witnesses in Ramlet al-Baida, Beirut, reported being awakened by the roar of jets before an initial impact, followed moments later by a second strike—a “double-tap” attack. The strike, described as an attempted assassination, hit areas beyond traditional target zones and evacuation warnings, including downtown Beirut. Last night, another precision strike destroyed an entire floor of a densely populated residential apartment block. Paramedics rescued children and an elderly man in his 90s. The latest assault left eight dead and 31 injured, highlighting the growing risks to civilians amid escalating Israeli operations across Beirut.
12 Mar, 26 09:42 AM
UN Security Council Condemns Iran Attacks on Gulf Countries, Demands Immediate Halt to Hostilities
The United Nations Security Council approved a draft resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries and Jordan, calling on Tehran to immediately stop all hostilities. Thirteen of the 15 UNSC members voted in favour of the resolution on Wednesday. The measure was sponsored by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and co-sponsored by 135 other UN member states.
12 Mar, 26 09:16 AM
Iraq Suspends Oil Terminal Operations After Attacks on Tankers
Iraq has halted operations at its oil terminals following attacks on crude oil tankers, according to Farhan al-Fartousi, head of the General Company for Ports. Speaking to the Iraqi News Agency, al-Fartousi said all oil port activities have been completely suspended, while commercial ports across the country continue to operate as usual. The move comes after explosive-laden boats targeted two crude oil tankers that had loaded cargo at Umm Qasr port in Basra Province.
12 Mar, 26 08:42 AM
Airstrike on PMF Base in Iraq’s Al-Qaim Kills Three, Injures Four
Three people were killed and four others injured after an airstrike targeted a military camp belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in the western Iraqi town of al-Qaim, reported Al Jazeera Arabic. The PMF, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, is a pro-Iranian umbrella organisation made up largely of Shia armed groups. Several of these groups first emerged during Iraq’s resistance to the US occupation.
12 Mar, 26 08:30 AM
Bahrain Urges Residents to Stay Indoors After Iranian Attack Sparks Fire in Muharraq
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has advised citizens and residents in Hidd, Arad, Qalali and Samaheej to remain inside their homes and keep windows and ventilation openings closed due to a fire in Muharraq Governorate. The ministry said the precaution was necessary to protect people from possible smoke exposure caused by the blaze. Authorities said the fire broke out after an Iranian attack targeted fuel tanks in Muharraq Governorate.