
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-16 at 08:02
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Five civilians killed in US-Israel Iran strikes
IDF to sweep south Lebanon residents barred
Espionage crisis rattles Hezbollah MOSSAD CIA involved
The time is now 8:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Operation Lion's Roar, US-Israel airstrikes in Iran kill five civilians, including two children, Hengaw reports. Hengaw says five civilians were killed in the ongoing war, with total civilian deaths in two weeks reaching about 310 and Iranian security forces around 2,090 killed. The strikes targeted Iranian military and security facilities in Tehran, Bukan, and Ravansar, carried out by US and Israeli warplanes targeting regime sites and officials, according to Hengaw, which focuses on Kurdish regions but has broadened its coverage as the conflict has widened.
In US Military Role, US military officials say 100 Iranian naval ships have been destroyed so far, and that “we’re not finished.”
In Regional Impacts, Iran keeps oil flowing to China despite operations, maintaining regime cash flow, experts say. Iran has kept its oil exports to China steady despite Operation Roaring Lion and Operation Epic Fury, helping sustain the regime’s cash flow, a businessman said on 103FM. He argued that the rise in energy markets is largely due to futures speculation rather than a real shortage, with oil trading around $99 a barrel for WTI and about $104 for Brent. He noted that Kharg Island, which handles about 90% of Iran’s exports, was not heavily damaged, suggesting the attack did not cripple export capacity. The assessment implies the true impact of the operations may unfold over time.
In Regional Impacts, Neutralizing Iran threat could end decades of ‘terror premium’ on oil, Trump advisor says. Peter Navarro, a White House adviser, wrote in a draft report that neutralizing the Iran threat could reduce crude prices by about $5 to $15 per barrel by removing a long-standing “terror premium.” Energy market specialists were skeptical of the claim; Ed Hirs, an energy economist, said there is no verifiable evidence of such a premium, while others warned that military actions against Iran could still affect prices. Still, the report argues that the recent strikes jolted energy markets and could influence US policy and prices moving forward.
In Regional Impacts, שר האוצר האמריקאי סקוט בסנט: פוטין ירוויח הרבה יותר כסף אם מחיר הנפט יזנק ל-150 דולר לחבית. אני לא יודע כמה שבועות יימשך המבצע באיראן. הנפט כנראה הרבה יותר זול מ-80 דולר לחבית בעוד כמה חודשים. כדי להגיב לכתבה לחצו כאן. The Hebrew-language item cites remarks attributed to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bassent, saying Putin would earn more if oil rose to $150 a barrel and noting uncertainty about how long the Iran operation will last, with oil expected to be significantly cheaper than $80 per barrel in several months.
In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, המוסד, ה-CIA ושגרירות אוקראינה בביירות: משבר הריגול שמשגע את חיזבאללה. The report refers to an espionage crisis involving intelligence agencies and Hezbollah’s pressure, with ongoing updates about security operations in the region and indications of intensified covert activity, including references to dramatic moves by Israel and the evolving threat environment surrounding Hezbollah.
In Residents of south Lebanon won’t be allowed to return, says Israeli defense chief, the Israeli defense minister says the IDF will conduct a large-scale Gaza-style counter-terror sweep in southern Lebanon and will hold territory until Hezbollah threat is removed, signaling no return for residents of the area while security operations proceed.
In אזור א-צפיר בדאחיה אחרי תקיפות צה"ל. תגובה אחת, the brief note indicates the area of A-Safir in the Dahieh district following Israeli strikes, reflecting ongoing spillover and aftermath in the region.
In אזעקות במטולה, air raid sirens were reported in Metula, underscoring elevated alert levels during the current conflict period.
In War tests India-Israel-Gulf ties but may deepen economic integration, Israeli Economy and Business. The war is prompting questions about the regional economic architecture linking India, Israel, and the Gulf. UAE-India free trade deals, the Israel-UAE Abraham Accords, and the EU-India pact signed in January have opened new commercial routes. Proponents say the ties run deeper than government leadership and will continue to expand, with defense ties, procurement systems, and ministry workflows forming a substantial, though still evolving, fabric of regional commerce.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
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to Hengor, which focuses on Kurdish regions, but has broadened its coverage as the conflict has widened. In US military role, US military officials say 100 Iranian naval ships have been destroyed so far, and that we're not finished. In regional impacts, Iran keeps oil flowing to China despite operations, maintaining regime cash flow experts say Iran has kept its oil exports to China's steady despite operation roaring lion and operation epic fury. Helping sustain the regime's cash flow, a businessman said on 103 FM. He argued that the rise in energy markets is largely due to future speculation, rather than a real shortage. With oil trading around $99, a barrel for WTI, and about $104 for Brent, he noted that the Kharg Island, which handles about 90% of Iran's exports, was not heavily damaged. Suggesting the attack did not cripple export capacity. The assessment implies the true impact of the operations may unfold over time.
In regional impacts, neutralizing Iran threat could end decades of terror premium. On oil, Trump advisor says, Peter Navarro, a White House advisor, wrote in a draft report that neutralizing the Iran threat could reduce crude prices by about $5 to $15 per barrel. By removing a long-standing terror premium. Energy market specialists were skeptical of the claim. Adheres, an energy economist, said there is no verifiable evidence of such a premium, while others warned that military actions against Iran could still affect prices. Still, the report argues that the recent strikes jolted energy markets, and could influence US policy and prices moving forward. In regional impacts, he brish in heber-raish heber-hae heber-al-aif, he brevav heber-sadi
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