Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-12 at 10:02

HEADLINES
Israel strikes IRGC Basij bases and UAVs
Iran vows revenge and Hormuz closure threats
Beirut could resemble Gaza warns Israeli adviser

The time is now 10:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, reports from the Iranian city of Ahvaz indicate Israeli fighter jets continued airstrikes on bases of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Basij, with dozens of facilities belonging to the Basij, IRGC, police, and army destroyed. In a separate development during one wave of airstrikes, the Israeli Air Force identified operatives from the regime’s UAV array arming an aircraft bound for Israel and targeted the launcher and its personnel, preventing a planned UAV launch; officials say the IDF has dismantled over 250 UAVs across Iran, and many UAV array commanders and operatives linked to launches toward Israel and the Middle East were eliminated. A satellite image provided by Vantor shows three impacts at the Taleghan 2 nuclear facility near Tehran following the airstrikes.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a Fox News segment examines the weapons Iran is using against Israeli civilians, noting the projectiles are deadly, widely banned, and may violate the laws of war.

In Iranian Retaliation, the newly installed Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei spoke in a statement read on state television, saying Iran foiled attempts to divide the country and would avenge enemy crimes, including the Minab School attack. He called for continued friendship with neighboring countries but said Iran would press on with targeting American bases in the region, urged closing American bases, and said the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed while signaling the possibility of opening new fronts if the state of war continues; the message emphasized that Iran seeks no domination and noted the struggle against the “Front of Arrogance” while praising support from Yemen, Hezbollah, and Iraqi groups. A corresponding summary echoed the same themes, including the leader’s described difficult task in succeeding his father Ayatollah Khomeini, the vow of revenge for every citizen killed, and the potential to pursue compensation from the enemy by seizing assets if necessary, with a warning to regional neighbors to close American bases. A separate briefing reiterated that the leader indicated the closure of the Strait of Hormuz would be leveraged and attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors would continue.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, an adviser to Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that Dahiyeh in Beirut could look like Gaza if Hezbollah continues attacks on Israel, urging the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah and signaling that if Beirut cannot act, others might. Reports also note a substantial Hezbollah barrage overnight, and the Israeli Defense Forces expanded an evacuation warning for civilians in southern Lebanon, telling those south of the Zahrani River to evacuate immediately.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Trump emphasized that the United States is the largest oil producer in the world and that higher oil prices benefit the economy, while stating that stopping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons is of paramount importance and that he would not allow Iran to threaten the region or the world.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, the Military Advocate General ordered the cancellation of an indictment against five reserve soldiers accused of severely abusing a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman Detention Facility, a case that left the detainee with severe injuries, including a torn rectum, broken ribs, and a punctured lung.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Canada pledged up to 10 million dollars to support Jewish safety and community protection in the wake of three synagogue shootings in Toronto. Through the Canada Community Security Program, eligible organizations will receive funds for security equipment and hardware, renovations to bolster security, security and emergency planning, training to respond to hate-motivated events, and time-limited third-party licensed security personnel, with applications accepted year-round.

In Uplifting News, an Israeli flag was projected onto a building in Ekbatan, Tehran, as a message of gratitude, with Iranians risking their lives to communicate their voices in opposition to western suppression.

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