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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-20 at 06:02
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Israel strikes Tehran hits 130 Iranian sites
Iranian retaliation damages central Israel no injuries
Six states designate IRGC as terrorist
The time is now 6:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Operation Lion's Roar, the Israeli Defense Forces say they launched a series of strikes targeting Iranian regime infrastructure across Tehran in the early hours of Friday, with the military confirming strikes that it says hit more than 130 infrastructure sites across western and central Iran, including ballistic missile sites, UAV hubs, and defense systems as part of efforts to reduce fire toward Israel and to expand its air superiority. Iranian state media reported that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini was killed in the strikes. Video circulated by N12 News appeared to show explosions in the Iranian capital and reports of strikes in other cities including Parchin, Kerman, Arak, and Bandar-e Lengeh. On Thursday night, the military stated it had struck more than 130 infrastructure sites belonging to the Iranian regime, with targets described as ballistic missile sites, UAV facilities, and defense systems across western and central Iran. The department’s statement also noted a broader aim to reduce Iranian fire and maintain aerial superiority. Separately, satellite imagery released by the US Central Command depicted damage at the Karaj surface-to-surface missile plant following a US strike on March 11, with imagery showing changes compared to before the strike.
In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iranian sources report 13 Basij personnel killed and 18 others wounded in a checkpoint attack in the northwestern city of Tabriz, noting that such checkpoint strikes have typically occurred in Tehran but are now appearing in Tabrriz as well. There are also reports and comments circulating about the fate of a high-profile IRGC spokesman, with questions emerging about who was eliminated on Shariati Street in Tehran amid conflicting accounts.
In Iranian Retaliation, a house was damaged in central Israel following missiles fired by the Iranian regime, with emergency services reporting no injuries at the scene.
In Regional Impacts, a morning interception of a ballistic missile produced shrapnel fragments falling in central Israel, described as an example of the fallout from the interception. Separately, there have been several reports of shrapnel damage but no immediate injuries reported.
In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, six countries designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization after discussions with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. The nations are Iceland, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Liechtenstein. The report notes ongoing efforts by the United States to persuade allies to designate the IRGC and Hezbollah, and mentions that the European Union had already moved to add the IRGC to its terrorist list. It also references Iranian lawmakers in Tehran who wore IRGC uniforms to pass a bill authorizing retaliation against European countries listed by the bloc, tying domestic political theater to broader international designations.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, the rhetoric surrounding the US administration’s handling of the Iran confrontation is described as damaging to Israel’s image in the United States, according to analysis cited from CNN. The report notes discussions in Washington about the risks of escalation, with statements from officials including Marco Rubio defending the approach, and takes note of the resignation of a key counterterrorism official amid criticism that Israel’s lobbying affected US decision-making. It also mentions President Trump’s assertion that the United States was not aware of a particular strike, a claim presented as contradicting other accounts.
Israel strikes Tehran hits 130 Iranian sites
Iranian retaliation damages central Israel no injuries
Six states designate IRGC as terrorist
The time is now 6:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Operation Lion's Roar, the Israeli Defense Forces say they launched a series of strikes targeting Iranian regime infrastructure across Tehran in the early hours of Friday, with the military confirming strikes that it says hit more than 130 infrastructure sites across western and central Iran, including ballistic missile sites, UAV hubs, and defense systems as part of efforts to reduce fire toward Israel and to expand its air superiority. Iranian state media reported that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini was killed in the strikes. Video circulated by N12 News appeared to show explosions in the Iranian capital and reports of strikes in other cities including Parchin, Kerman, Arak, and Bandar-e Lengeh. On Thursday night, the military stated it had struck more than 130 infrastructure sites belonging to the Iranian regime, with targets described as ballistic missile sites, UAV facilities, and defense systems across western and central Iran. The department’s statement also noted a broader aim to reduce Iranian fire and maintain aerial superiority. Separately, satellite imagery released by the US Central Command depicted damage at the Karaj surface-to-surface missile plant following a US strike on March 11, with imagery showing changes compared to before the strike.
In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iranian sources report 13 Basij personnel killed and 18 others wounded in a checkpoint attack in the northwestern city of Tabriz, noting that such checkpoint strikes have typically occurred in Tehran but are now appearing in Tabrriz as well. There are also reports and comments circulating about the fate of a high-profile IRGC spokesman, with questions emerging about who was eliminated on Shariati Street in Tehran amid conflicting accounts.
In Iranian Retaliation, a house was damaged in central Israel following missiles fired by the Iranian regime, with emergency services reporting no injuries at the scene.
In Regional Impacts, a morning interception of a ballistic missile produced shrapnel fragments falling in central Israel, described as an example of the fallout from the interception. Separately, there have been several reports of shrapnel damage but no immediate injuries reported.
In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, six countries designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization after discussions with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. The nations are Iceland, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Liechtenstein. The report notes ongoing efforts by the United States to persuade allies to designate the IRGC and Hezbollah, and mentions that the European Union had already moved to add the IRGC to its terrorist list. It also references Iranian lawmakers in Tehran who wore IRGC uniforms to pass a bill authorizing retaliation against European countries listed by the bloc, tying domestic political theater to broader international designations.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, the rhetoric surrounding the US administration’s handling of the Iran confrontation is described as damaging to Israel’s image in the United States, according to analysis cited from CNN. The report notes discussions in Washington about the risks of escalation, with statements from officials including Marco Rubio defending the approach, and takes note of the resignation of a key counterterrorism official amid criticism that Israel’s lobbying affected US decision-making. It also mentions President Trump’s assertion that the United States was not aware of a particular strike, a claim presented as contradicting other accounts.