Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-30 at 21:02

0:00Hi, this is Alex Cantrowitz. I'm the host of Big Technology podcast, a long time reporter and an on-air contributor to CNBC. And if you're like me, you're trying to figure out how artificial intelligence is changing the business world and our lives. So each week on Big Technology, I bring on key actors from companies building AI tech and outsiders trying to influence it, asking where this is all going. They come from places like Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and plenty more. So if you want to be smart with your wallet, your career choices, and meetings with your colleagues and at dinner parties, listen to Big Technology podcast wherever you get your podcasts. The time is now 9.01 pm in New York. I'm Noah Levi and this is the latest Israel today, ongoing war report. In direct Israel-Iran clashes, massive explosions were reported at the IRGC's Missile City in Isfahan, in Iranian retaliation. Iran attacked a US logistical support camp near Baghdad's

1:01airport, according to an Iraqi police source cited by Al Jazeera. A Q-80 crew tanker, the Al Salmi, was targeted in what Q-8 petroleum corporation described as an Iranian attack while anchored at Dubai port, causing damage and a fire on board. Dubai authorities said there were no injuries and all 24 crew members were safe, with damage assessments underway. In regional impacts, the Saudi Ministry of Defense says eight Iranian ballistic missiles were detected and intercepted in the last hour as they approached Riyadh, near Prince Sultan Air Base. In the conflict with Iran and its regional proxies, Syren sounded in the Northamid fears of a drone intrusion from Lebanon. In US policy concerning Israel, the Gulf states are pressing President Trump to continue attacks on Iran until the Islamic regime is no longer a threat, according to a report by the Associated Press. Officials from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Q-8 and Bahrain, along with Israeli officials cited, say Iran remains a regional threat

2:03and should be weakened further. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are leading efforts to intensify pressure. In Israeli domestic politics, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the long-term solution to the Hormuz crisis includes rerouting energy pipelines westward across Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea and Mediterranean, bypassing Iran's choke point. He noted the strait of Hormuz handles about 20% of global oil exports, and that while a military solution might offer short-term stability, a deal that reduces the strait's strategic importance could be the best long-term path. In uplifting news, or Devan, a 16-year-old rising talent in Israeli women's soccer is noted for her aerial game, two-foot control and versatility. And she has recently been called up to the Israel national team during the 2027 World Cup qualifers, a five-zero defeat by Belgium underscored the gap to Europe. Thank you for tuning into this Israel today, ongoing war report update. I'm Noah Levi, stay safe and informed.

3:03Keep 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. Hi, this is Alex Cantrowitz. I'm the host of Big Technology podcast, a long-time reporter and an on-air contributor to CNBC. And if you're like me, you're trying to figure out how artificial intelligence is changing the business world and our lives. So each week on Big Technology, I bring on key actors from companies building AI tech and outsiders trying to influence it, asking where this is all going. They come from places like Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and plenty more. So if you want to be smart with your wallet, your career choices, and meetings with your colleagues and at dinner parties, listen to Big Technology podcast wherever you get your podcasts.