As the armed conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran’s regime enters its 18th day on March 17, 2026, military actions have significantly escalated across the region. Following yesterday’s events—where regime-linked drones targeted critical infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates—today brings reports of unprecedented strikes deep inside the Iranian capital. The Israeli military claimed, and the regime confirmed, the elimination of key figures, including the regime’s security chief and the commander of the suppressive Basij forces, amidst a wave of bombings targeting government and military infrastructure in northern Tehran.

Meanwhile, the regional fallout continues to intensify. The UAE was forced to completely close its airspace amid renewed missile threats, and the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad came under a severe drone and rocket attack. On the international stage, divisions between Western allies remain stark, with the European Union urging a diplomatic end to the war while U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized NATO allies for refusing to join the coalition.

Roundup of today’s key events

Israel claims to have killed the Iranian regime’s security chief, Ali Larijani, and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in overnight airstrikes.

Successive and heavy explosions rocked northern Tehran, with strikes reported near the Saadabad Palace complex and other government infrastructures.

A precision drone strike destroyed a Special Unit (Yegan-e Vijeh) vehicle in Tehran’s Enghelab Square, killing the driver.

The United Arab Emirates temporarily closed its airspace entirely due to security threats. One........

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