The US-Israel War on Iran entered its 14th day on March 13, 2026, with intensified military exchanges across multiple fronts.
Key Points Update in the last 24 hours including this morning
- Israeli and US strikes on Iran — Israel conducted a new wave of airstrikes on Tehran and other locations, targeting regime sites, Revolutionary Guard headquarters, air defense positions, ballistic missile storage, and command centers.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that several Iranian nuclear scientists were killed in recent strikes and described the operations as deepening blows against the regime, with no time limit set for the campaign.
- Iranian and Hezbollah retaliatory attacks — Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting Israel, including strikes that hit a residential area in northern Israel early Friday morning, causing fires, debris, damaged vehicles and buildings.
- A joint missile operation by Iran’s IRGC and Hezbollah was reported, with over 100 rockets fired from Lebanon overnight toward northern Israel, triggering sirens and sending millions to shelters. Iran has used cluster munitions in some ballistic missiles to challenge Israeli air defenses.
- Maritime and Gulf tensions — The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with Iran maintaining a chokehold on shipping and firing on vessels that ignored warnings. Oil prices stayed above $100 per barrel amid fears of major supply disruptions.
- An Iranian naval vessel approached the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group in the Arabian Sea, leading to US forces firing warning shots and then striking the vessel with Hellfire missiles from a helicopter.
- Other developments — A US KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq (not attributed to hostile fire).
- Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed continued resistance, demanded compensation from the US and Israel, and warned of further attacks on US bases unless they close.
- US President Donald Trump stated the war is progressing well and will end soon, emphasizing the need to finish the job despite rising oil prices.
- Broader impact — Civilian casualties in Iran exceed 1,300 killed and over 17,000 injured since February 28. Global protests against the US-Israeli attacks occurred, including thousands rallying in Athens.
- The Houthis signaled potential deeper involvement, raising escalation risks in the Gulf. No ceasefire or off-ramp is evident as operations continue without defined timelines.
The conflict shows no signs of slowing as both sides escalate militarily and politically. With Tehran under heavy bombardment, missiles flying toward Israel, and oil markets in turmoil, global leaders face mounting pressure to prevent a full‑scale regional war.
