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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-05 at 23:01

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-05 at 23:01

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 HEADLINESUS Probes Minab School Strike for InvolvementDrone Attack Thwarted at Al Udeid BaseBeirut IRGC Advisers Flee Amid Escalation FearsThe time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In US Military Role, US military investigators say it is likely American forces were responsible for an apparent strike on an Iranian girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, that killed dozens of children, though the investigation has not reached a final conclusion and details such as the munition used or who carried out the strike have not been disclosed. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged the inquiry, and officials cautioned that new evidence could emerge that points to another party or absolves the United States. The attack occurred on the first day of US and Israeli actions inside Iran. Separately, Australia’s prime minister said three Royal Australian Navy submariners were aboard the US fast-attack submarine identified as the USS Charlotte, a Los Angeles-class submarine, which CBS News identified as having sunk the Iranian IRIS Dena, a Moudge-class frigate, in international waters off Sri Lanka on March 4. Other entries in this block reiterate that the US probe has not concluded and note continued debate over who was responsible and what evidence is guiding the assessment.In Regional Impacts, Qatar’s Defense Ministry said a drone attack on the Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US base in the Middle East, was thwarted. Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base, about 100 kilometers southeast of Riyadh, and later reported intercepting at least two drones in the Al Kharj Governorate and the Eastern Region. Bahrain reported damage in Manama from an Iranian strike that targeted a hotel and two residential buildings, with no reported loss of life. Qatar also said it intercepted a drone attack aimed at Al Udeid Air Base. Etihad Airways announced limited commercial flights between March 6 and 19 to a handful of destinations as part of a resumed schedule, and foreign ministers of participating Gulf states were engaged in discussions on regional security and de‑escalation efforts.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, several dozen officers from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, most of them from the Quds Force serving as advisers to Hezbollah, have fled Beirut over the past 48 hours amid heightened fears of Israeli strikes. Israeli defense officials and other sources have noted the risk of escalation, and Lebanese officials have discussed potential restrictions on IRGC activity in Lebanon. In Iraq, Iranian Kurdish opposition groups say they are prepared to enter Iran but not soon, urging the United States and Israel to apply pressure to weaken the regime first.In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump spoke with Time Magazine about the ongoing confrontation with Iran, acknowledging that Americans should be concerned about retaliatory attacks at home while noting that such threats are anticipated and planned for as the conflict continues. He said the operation is a priority and that, while prices at the pump may rise, they would eventually fall “very rapidly when this is over.” Trump emphasized that the Iran campaign takes precedence over short-term energy costs and said the administration is working to address energy concerns with industry leaders. In a separate exchange, Trump rejected the notion of a ground invasion of Iran, calling it a waste of time and asserting that Iran has already lost a great deal.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.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889044https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1292612https://t.me/DefenderDome/18810https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-probe-said-to-indicate-american-forces-likely-launched-strike-that-hit-iran-girls-school/https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1292609https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1292608https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889040https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889043https://t.me/JewishNews24/50672https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ryi1j2wybehttps://t.me/DefenderDome/18811https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-889042https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1292613https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/exclusive-trump-rising-gas-prices-during-iran-operation-if-they-rise-they-rise
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