According to Al Jazeera, one in every five people in Lebanon has been forcibly displaced amid the ongoing conflict. The report states that Israeli forces have expanded evacuation orders for residents of southern Lebanon, extending from the Litani River to areas north of the Zahrani River. This zone covers about 1,470 square kilometers, roughly 14 percent of Lebanon’s total territory.

Maps show that numerous villages across southern Lebanon have been ordered to evacuate, with the highest levels of displacement occurring near the Litani River and border regions. The coastal city of Saida (Sidon), Nabatieh, and surrounding areas are witnessing heavy population movement as people head north in search of safety.

The large-scale displacement is intensifying the ongoing conflict and deepening the humanitarian crisis. It is also placing severe pressure on Lebanon’s infrastructure, economy, and social stability.

The Israeli military has reported that Iran launched a new round of missile attacks toward Israel. According to the army’s statement, Israel’s air defense systems are actively intercepting the missiles. The announcement was carried by Al Jazeera and comes amid heightened regional tensions.

The report notes that this latest strike follows several recent Iranian missile attacks, including one targeting the city of Dimona, which houses a protected nuclear facility. Another recent attack on the city of Arad caused significant damage and casualties. As a result, air raid sirens have been sounding across multiple areas in Israel.

The renewed hostilities underscore the intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel, adding further strain to the already volatile situation in the Middle East.

Israeli airstrikes have nearly destroyed the Qasmiyeh Bridge in southern Lebanon, a key infrastructure link connecting the coastal city of Tyre with the rest of the country, according to Al Jazeera. The attack has effectively cut off Tyre, leaving limited alternative routes across the Litani River, which are located far away and not suitable for quick or efficient travel.

Local sources said the destruction of the bridge underscores the growing intensity of the ongoing conflict. The strikes appear to target infrastructure more aggressively than in previous confrontations. During the 2024 clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, large-scale attacks on major infrastructure were not reported.

The latest escalation suggests a shift in Israel’s military approach, with increased focus on strategic targets that could further disrupt civilian and logistical connectivity in southern Lebanon.

An Iraqi armed group named Ashab al-Kahf has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting what it described as a 'Mossad office' in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil, according to Al Jazeera. The claim was made through a statement posted on Telegram, where the group said it carried out the strike on the facility.

The statement did not provide details about the extent of damage or any casualties resulting from the attack. Alongside the claim, the group also urged civilians to stay away from areas near U.S. military bases across Iraq, suggesting possible future risks or operations in those zones.

No independent confirmation of the attack or its impact was reported in the source, and official responses from Iraqi or Israeli authorities were not mentioned.

Iran’s military has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting facilities of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the state-owned defense and space technology company. According to a statement cited by Iran’s official news agency, the attack struck IAI installations located near Ben Gurion International Airport. The same statement also claimed that a US surveillance aircraft stationed at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base was targeted.

Iran did not provide details about the nature of the attack or the extent of any damage. Al Jazeera reported that it could not independently verify the claims, and there were no immediate responses from Israel or the United States regarding the incident.

The report comes amid heightened regional tensions, with recent incidents involving drone interceptions in Saudi Arabia and military clashes in Lebanon. However, the immediate impact or potential escalation following Iran’s latest claim remains unclear.

Saudi Arabia’s air defense system intercepted and destroyed a drone near its northern border, according to the country’s Ministry of Defense. The ministry said the air defense unit acted swiftly to neutralize the threat. Reports also indicated that multiple drones had been intercepted earlier in Saudi Arabia’s eastern region.

Meanwhile, Kuwait announced that it has taken preventive defense measures in response to missile and drone threats. The Kuwaiti army stated that explosions heard in the air were the result of its defense systems intercepting attacks. Authorities urged citizens to follow official instructions as security measures were reinforced.

The developments come amid heightened regional tensions in the Middle East, prompting Gulf countries to strengthen their defense readiness and air surveillance capabilities.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country will not be influenced by pressure or threats from the United States and Israel regarding the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on social media platform X, he asserted that the strait is not closed and that any uncertainty in maritime traffic is not caused by Iran.

Araghchi added that ships are hesitant because insurance companies fear the war initiated by others, not Iran. He emphasized that no Iranian or insurance company will be affected by further threats. Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Ministry had issued a statement directly blaming the United States and Israel for escalating tensions and disruptions in the strategic waterway.

The remarks underline Tehran’s firm stance on maintaining control and resisting external pressure over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy transport.

Israeli forces have reportedly carried out artillery attacks using white phosphorus shells in the southern Lebanese city of Naqoura, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The bombardment was accompanied by ground fighting between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters inside the city. Local sources described the situation as increasingly tense, with the alleged use of phosphorus munitions raising potential international concern due to strict restrictions on such weapons.

In addition to the Naqoura assault, Israeli forces launched a second strike on the strategic Qasmiya Bridge in southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. The bridge is considered a key communication link in the region. Separately, Israeli aircraft also targeted the eastern Lebanese city of Majdal Salem.

No immediate details were available regarding casualties or damage from the attacks. Authorities indicated that further information would be provided as it becomes available.

At least four people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, including a police officer, according to Palestinian health officials. The attacks, which reportedly violate an October ceasefire agreement, occurred in central and northern Gaza. In Nuseirat refugee camp, three members of the Hamas-controlled police force were killed when a police vehicle was targeted, and at least ten others were injured and treated at Al-Awda Hospital. Another strike in Sheikh Radwan, northern Gaza, killed a leader linked to a Fatah-affiliated armed group, with several others wounded.

Reports from Wafa and Reuters confirmed the incidents. The intensity of Israeli attacks had decreased after the outbreak of war between the United States, Israel, and Iran on February 28, but has recently increased again. Gaza health officials said dozens of Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since that period.

The renewed escalation raises concerns about the fragility of the ceasefire and the ongoing humanitarian toll in Gaza.

Israel is facing a growing number of displaced residents following Iranian attacks that caused extensive damage in the southern cities of Dimona and Arad. The strikes, which occurred on the night of March 21, left more than a thousand people homeless and led to over ten thousand compensation claims being filed with the government. The attacks came on the 23rd day of joint U.S.-Israeli operations in Iran, to which Tehran has been responding with drones and missiles developed using its own technology.

Continuous air raid sirens have made daily life increasingly difficult for civilians, forcing many to remain near shelters or safe rooms for long periods. The situation has also exposed disparities, as Palestinian citizens of Israel reportedly lack access to the same protective infrastructure. Public frustration is rising, illustrated by an incident in which a resident confronted National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir during his visit to a damaged area.

The ongoing conflict is straining Israel’s social and economic structures, and public confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly weakening.

Iran has warned that it will deliver a proportional response to any attack targeting its critical infrastructure. The warning came from Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to strike key Iranian facilities, according to Al Jazeera. Gharibabadi stated that threats against power plants and other vital installations amount to targeting civilian sites, which violates international laws of war.

He further said that Iran would exercise its inherent right to self-defense, citing the United Nations Security Council’s failure to prevent aggression and uphold international law. Gharibabadi emphasized that any escalation would be the responsibility of those initiating attacks. The statement was reported by Iran’s state news agency Mehr.

The firm message from Tehran follows Trump’s remarks suggesting possible strikes on Iranian power infrastructure, signaling heightened tensions between the two nations over potential military actions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing increasing domestic and international scrutiny over the resilience of Israel’s air defense system following recent Iranian missile attacks. In separate addresses delivered in Hebrew and English, Netanyahu struck markedly different tones. Speaking in Hebrew, he described the overnight strikes on Dimona and Arad, which injured more than 180 people but caused no deaths, as a “miracle.” He urged Israelis to remain patient, saying the fight would continue as long as necessary to achieve victory.

In his English-language address, Netanyahu adopted a more aggressive stance, vowing to destroy Iran completely and invoking rhetoric reminiscent of former U.S. President Donald Trump. He asserted that the United States and Israel were fighting to protect the modern world and called on other world leaders to join their cause.

Analysts cited in the report suggest Netanyahu’s hardline posture reflects deep uncertainty about how long Israel’s air defense can sustain uninterrupted protection. Despite earlier claims that Israel had significantly reduced Iran’s missile-launching capacity, the attacks have intensified and continue to strike multiple locations inside Israel.

Iran’s health minister has reported that 210 children have been killed so far in the country’s ongoing war, according to a report by the state broadcaster IRIB. The minister also stated that 1,510 children have been injured as a result of the conflict.

He further noted that the war has caused extensive damage to Iran’s health infrastructure. Continuous attacks have so far damaged 300 health, medical, and emergency service centers across the country.

The report highlights the severe humanitarian toll of the conflict, particularly on children and essential health services, as the fighting continues to strain Iran’s medical system.

Researchers cited by Reuters have concluded that a US-operated Patriot air defense missile, not an Iranian drone, caused the powerful explosion in Bahrain during the tenth day of the Iran war. The blast occurred in the Mahazza area of Sitra Island on March 9, injuring 32 people including children and destroying several homes. Both Bahrain and the United States had initially blamed an Iranian drone for the incident, with US Central Command claiming the drone struck a residential area.

In response to Reuters’ inquiry, the Bahraini government on Saturday acknowledged for the first time that the explosion resulted from an interceptor missile fired by a Patriot battery. However, a government spokesperson maintained that the missile had successfully destroyed an Iranian drone midair, preventing greater loss of life. The spokesperson added that injuries and damage were caused by debris falling from the aerial collision, not by a direct ground impact.

Neither Bahrain nor Washington has provided evidence proving that an Iranian drone was involved in the Mahazza explosion.

The CIA, Mossad, and other intelligence agencies are reportedly searching for Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, whose absence from public view has raised questions during the ongoing four-week war in Iran. Despite expectations that he would deliver a Nowruz address like his late father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba only issued a written statement, deepening speculation about his health, location, and authority.

According to Axios, citing U.S. and Israeli officials, there is no evidence that Mojtaba is currently issuing directives, though they believe he is alive. Reports from The Jerusalem Post suggest that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) may now hold effective control of the country and could be managing Mojtaba’s activities. Mojtaba was declared Supreme Leader on March 9, following his father’s death in an Israeli and U.S. strike on February 28, but has not appeared publicly since.

The mystery surrounding Mojtaba’s condition and the IRGC’s possible dominance has fueled uncertainty about Iran’s leadership structure amid the ongoing conflict.