Here are the latest events related to the war in the Middle East, on its 19th day Wednesday:
– Israeli Strikes in Beirut and Tyre Two Israeli strikes in central Beirut early Wednesday killed at least six and injured 24, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. A third strike later in the morning targeted the Bachoura neighborhood after an evacuation order from Israel. The Israeli army also announced Wednesday that they had begun striking Hezbollah terrorist targets in the Tyre region in response to rocket fire towards Israel.
– Iran Warns of Impending Global Impact Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that the global repercussions are just beginning and will impact everyone regardless of wealth, religion, or race. – Iranian Army Vows to Avenge Larijani Iranian Army Chief Amir Hatami declared that the death of top security official Ali Larijani would be avenged, according to Iranian media.
– Ongoing Attacks in the Gulf Countries An Iranian projectile fell near the Australian military headquarters for the Middle East in the UAE without causing injuries. A ballistic missile was intercepted near the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia where US troops are stationed, said the Saudi Defense Ministry.
– Nuclear Power Plant Hit in Iran The Bouchehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran was struck by a projectile on Tuesday evening, causing no damage or injuries.
– US Military Bombing Iranian Missile Sites Near Ormuz The US military successfully used bunker-buster bombs to strike Iranian anti-ship missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz. – US Embassy in Baghdad Targeted Again A drone attack hit the US Embassy in Baghdad on Wednesday morning. At least two people were killed near Tel Aviv by Iranian strikes.
The above information was published on March 18 at 07:34 AM by the AFP.
