<\/p>\nListen to this article<\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>6 mins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/button>info<\/title><path class=\"icon-main-color\" d=\"M12 0a12 12 0 1 0 0 24 12 12 0 0 0 0-24Zm-.226 3.225a2.039 2.039 0 0 1 2.155 1.924v.193a1.998 1.998 0 0 1-2.155 2.149 2.029 2.029 0 0 1-2.146-2.15 2.039 2.039 0 0 1 1.955-2.122h.193l-.002.006Zm3.227 15.525a.75.75 0 0 1-.752.75H9.75a.75.75 0 0 1-.75-.75v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 .752-.75h.748V12h-.75a.75.75 0 0 1-.75-.75v-1.5a.75.75 0 0 1 .752-.751h3a.75.75 0 0 1 .75.752v6.75h.75a.75.75 0 0 1 .75.749L15 18.75Z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Heavy Israeli strikes have hit Tehran, Iran, as its allies launch attacks across Gulf states, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely disrupted, sending global oil prices soaring.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, political pressure is mounting in Washington as the conflict spreads across the region.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 1 item<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>Here is what we know about what has been happening in the past 24 hours:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"in-iran\">In Iran<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Supreme leader speaks: <\/strong>Appointed last week following the assassination of his father, Iran\u2019s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first statement, warning that attacks on Israel and US military assets and infrastructure in the Middle East will continue unless bases hosting US forces in the region are closed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Heavy strikes on Tehran:<\/strong> The Israeli military has launched a new \u201cextensive wave\u201d of air attacks on Iran\u2019s capital, Tehran, leaving the city covered in thick smoke on Friday morning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strait of Hormuz closure and surging oil prices:<\/strong> The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is closed, causing Brent crude oil prices to surge past $100 per barrel. The strait, which falls into the territorial waters of Iran and Oman, is the only waterway to the open sea available to oil and gas producers in the Gulf. Iran has stated that the strait is under Iranian control and US-and Israel-linked ships are banned. Other vessels must receive Iranian permission to pass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Civilian casualties: <\/strong>Iran\u2019s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said at least 1,348 civilians have been killed, with victims ranging in age from eight months to 88 years old.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4394701\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4394701\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4394701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AFP__20260301__99GA2WE__v1__HighRes__OmanIranUsIsraelConflict-1773376045.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80\" alt=\"A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4394701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz [Sahar Al Attar\/AFP]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"in-gulf-countries\">In Gulf countries<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Regional retaliation and attacks:<\/strong> Iran has launched waves of drones and missiles towards Gulf countries that host US military assets and troops, and has targeted oil tankers and facilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bahrain:<\/strong> The nation has reported intercepting 114 missiles and 190 drones since the war began on February 28.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saudi Arabia: <\/strong>The country intercepted 10 drones over its eastern region and later destroyed an additional 28 drones that breached its airspace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attacks on the UAE:<\/strong> The country has strongly condemned Iranian strikes on the region, and said they have hit Dubai International Airport and some hotels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evacuations:<\/strong> Australia has ordered all \u201cnon-essential\u201d officials to leave the United Arab Emirates and Israel, and urged its citizens to evacuate the Middle East while it is still safe to do so<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qatar\u2019s response:<\/strong> Qatar\u2019s airspace is officially closed, but Qatar Airways has scheduled more than 140 special flights to help repatriate stranded residents and citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Qatar has strongly rejected Israeli media claims that it intentionally paused liquefied natural gas (LNG) production to manipulate US energy prices; officials clarified that the suspension was actually forced by an Iranian drone attack.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4394693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4394693\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4394693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/13823593-1773375896.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C418&quality=80\" alt=\"A view of the damaged part of the Dubai Creek Harbour Tower after it was hit by an Iranian drone attack in Dubai,\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4394693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of the damaged part of the Dubai Creek Harbour tower after it was hit by an Iranian drone attack in Dubai, United Arab Emirates [EPA]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"in-the-us\">In the US<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Trump claims war moving \u2018rapidly\u2019: <\/strong>US President Donald Trump told reporters the war against Iran was moving \u201cvery rapidly\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s doing very well, our military is unsurpassed,\u201d he said at the White House, not directly responding to the latest comments from Iran\u2019s new supreme leader.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Domestic opposition:<\/strong> More than 250 US organisations have signed a letter calling on Congress to halt funding for the war. They argue the $11.3bn spent in the first six days of the conflict is diverting crucial funds from urgent domestic needs, such as food benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No \u2018need\u2019 for ground troops in Iran: <\/strong>US Senator Lindsey Graham has played down the possibility of US troops being deployed to Iran, but suggested the war could continue for some time. \u201cI don\u2019t see this conflict ending today,\u201d the Republican senator told reporters in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4392863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/INTERACTIVE-DEATH-TOLL-tracker-war-US-Israel-and-Iran-attacks-March-12-2026-1773319244.png?quality=80\" alt=\"INTERACTIVE - DEATH TOLL - tracker - war - US Israel and Iran attacks - March 12, 2026-1773319244\" data-interactive=\"true\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"in-israel\">In Israel<\/h2>\n<p id=\"the-israeli-military-said-early-friday-that-iran-fired-a-new-barrage-of-missiles-toward-israel-instructing-people-in-affected-areas-to-head-to-shelters\"><strong>New missile wave launched at Israel: <\/strong>The Israeli military said early on Friday that Iran had fired a new barrage of missiles towards Israel, and instructed people in affected areas to head to shelters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Israel strikes Basij force:<\/strong> Israel\u2019s military said it had struck checkpoints set up in Tehran by the Basij force of Iran\u2019s Revolutionary Guards as part of efforts to undermine control by the authorities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regime change: <\/strong>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel can create conditions for regime change, but it is up to Iran\u2019s people to take to the streets. He also said Israel is aiming to stop Iran from moving nuclear and ballistic projects underground.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"in-lebanon-iraq\">In Lebanon, Iraq<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Downed US aircraft:<\/strong> A US KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq. While the Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed it shot the aircraft down using air defence systems, US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the aircraft went down in \u201cfriendly airspace\u201d and was not the result of hostile fire.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Iraqi port closures:<\/strong> Iraq has shut its port operations after an Indian crew member was killed during an attack on a US-owned oil tanker in Iraqi waters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Six French soldiers hurt:<\/strong> A drone attack wounded six French soldiers in Erbil, in Iraq\u2019s autonomous Kurdish region, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deadly attacks in southern Lebanon:<\/strong> Israeli bombardments continue on southern towns and villages. A strike on the village of Arki, near Sidon, killed nine people, including five children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mounting death toll and mass displacement:<\/strong> Lebanese officials have reported that at least 687 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since last Monday, including 98 children. The intense bombardments have displaced an estimated 700,000 to 750,000 people from their homes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen to this article\u00a0|\u00a06 mins info Heavy Israeli strikes have hit Tehran, Iran, as its allies launch attacks across Gulf states, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely disrupted, sending global oil prices soaring. Meanwhile, political pressure is mounting in Washington as the conflict spreads across the region. 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