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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-30 at 08:06
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Regime-change claim after US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Iranian missiles strike Haifa Bazan refinery hit
IDF soldier dies as Lebanon clash escalates
The time is now 8:05 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Operation Lion's Roar, strikes are taking place in Tehran and Karaj. Right now, strikes are underway in Tehran and Karaj.
In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the report says US-Israeli airstrikes have killed the supreme leader Ali Khamenei and a broad echelon of Iran's political and military elite, and US President Donald Trump has said the war has achieved "regime change" and that "we're dealing with different people than anybody's dealt with before." But several key figures have survived, and the Islamic republic has shown resilience by rapidly replacing killed leaders and continuing the fight against the US and Israel. In the latest update, Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval force, died of wounds from an Israeli strike, according to the Guards. Israel bombs IRGC facilities at Imam Hossein University in Tehran.
In Iranian Retaliation, an impact was reported in Haifa during the latest Iranian missile barrage on Israel, with initial indications pointing to a strike or falling debris in the city’s industrial zone near the Bazan oil refinery, which has been targeted in previous attacks. In earlier barrages, missile shrapnel struck the facility, causing localized damage and temporary power disruptions, though no casualties were reported. Search and rescue forces are on their way to a site in northern Israel where reports of impact have been received. The Environmental Protection Ministry said there was a gasoline tank burning in the refinery complex, producing thick smoke, but no risk to the population from hazardous materials. The Haifa municipality later confirmed there was no suspicion of hazardous materials in the area, and residents were asked to close windows and not stay outside.
In Regional Impacts, Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said on Monday. "We don't authorize either the use of military bases or the use of airspace for actions related to the war in Iran," she told reporters in Madrid. Spanish newspaper El Pais had first reported the news, citing military sources. The closure means military planes must bypass NATO member Spain en route to their targets in the Middle East, but emergencies are not included. Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said the decision is part of the government’s stance not to participate in or contribute to a war that was initiated unilaterally and against international law, a view echoed by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as he weighs the broader implications for relations with the United States. President Donald Trump has threatened to cut trade in this context.
In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran is deepening its grip on Lebanon as Israel expands its ground operation and airstrikes against Hezbollah. Lebanon is seeking to expel Iran’s ambassador, who will not leave Lebanon despite being declared persona non grata and ordered to exit by Sunday, according to Iranian and Lebanese sources. Hezbollah denounced the decision, and Berri’s Amal party joined Hezbollah ministers in boycotting a cabinet session this week in protest of the order to expel Mohammad Reza Sheibani. In the same region, the IDF announced the death of Sergeant Liran Ben Zion, 19, from Holon, killed during combat operations in southern Lebanon, with an armored corps officer severely wounded and evacuated for treatment; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered condolences to Ben Zion’s family. The IDF also struck Hezbollah's ambulances belonging to the Al-Risala Scout Association in the H
Regime-change claim after US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Iranian missiles strike Haifa Bazan refinery hit
IDF soldier dies as Lebanon clash escalates
The time is now 8:05 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Operation Lion's Roar, strikes are taking place in Tehran and Karaj. Right now, strikes are underway in Tehran and Karaj.
In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the report says US-Israeli airstrikes have killed the supreme leader Ali Khamenei and a broad echelon of Iran's political and military elite, and US President Donald Trump has said the war has achieved "regime change" and that "we're dealing with different people than anybody's dealt with before." But several key figures have survived, and the Islamic republic has shown resilience by rapidly replacing killed leaders and continuing the fight against the US and Israel. In the latest update, Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval force, died of wounds from an Israeli strike, according to the Guards. Israel bombs IRGC facilities at Imam Hossein University in Tehran.
In Iranian Retaliation, an impact was reported in Haifa during the latest Iranian missile barrage on Israel, with initial indications pointing to a strike or falling debris in the city’s industrial zone near the Bazan oil refinery, which has been targeted in previous attacks. In earlier barrages, missile shrapnel struck the facility, causing localized damage and temporary power disruptions, though no casualties were reported. Search and rescue forces are on their way to a site in northern Israel where reports of impact have been received. The Environmental Protection Ministry said there was a gasoline tank burning in the refinery complex, producing thick smoke, but no risk to the population from hazardous materials. The Haifa municipality later confirmed there was no suspicion of hazardous materials in the area, and residents were asked to close windows and not stay outside.
In Regional Impacts, Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said on Monday. "We don't authorize either the use of military bases or the use of airspace for actions related to the war in Iran," she told reporters in Madrid. Spanish newspaper El Pais had first reported the news, citing military sources. The closure means military planes must bypass NATO member Spain en route to their targets in the Middle East, but emergencies are not included. Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said the decision is part of the government’s stance not to participate in or contribute to a war that was initiated unilaterally and against international law, a view echoed by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as he weighs the broader implications for relations with the United States. President Donald Trump has threatened to cut trade in this context.
In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran is deepening its grip on Lebanon as Israel expands its ground operation and airstrikes against Hezbollah. Lebanon is seeking to expel Iran’s ambassador, who will not leave Lebanon despite being declared persona non grata and ordered to exit by Sunday, according to Iranian and Lebanese sources. Hezbollah denounced the decision, and Berri’s Amal party joined Hezbollah ministers in boycotting a cabinet session this week in protest of the order to expel Mohammad Reza Sheibani. In the same region, the IDF announced the death of Sergeant Liran Ben Zion, 19, from Holon, killed during combat operations in southern Lebanon, with an armored corps officer severely wounded and evacuated for treatment; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered condolences to Ben Zion’s family. The IDF also struck Hezbollah's ambulances belonging to the Al-Risala Scout Association in the H