Aljazeera

Iran war: What is happening on day 19 of US-Israel attacks?

| Al Jazeera Staff | Al Jazeera | March 18 2026

Summary: This explainer rounds up the latest developments as the war entered its nineteenth day. It reports continued Iranian missile and drone attacks across Gulf countries, along with emergency diplomatic and security responses in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and elsewhere. The article also tracks Israeli strikes around Tehran and retaliatory attacks affecting Israel and Iraq. It notes growing strain between Washington and some allies over support for the war. Overall, it presents the conflict as widening geographically while diplomacy struggles to catch up.

Iran war updates: Iran says Israel to pay for killing of security officials

| Lyndal Rowlands, Zaid Sabah, Tim Hume, Sarah Haider, Usaid Siddiqui, Fiona Kelliher and Christine Maguire | Al Jazeera | March 18 2026

Summary: This live blog focuses on Iran’s response after senior security figures were reported killed. It follows official mourning, retaliatory rhetoric, and fast-moving battlefield and diplomatic updates across the region. The piece is structured as a rolling account, making it useful for tracking the sequence of claims and counterclaims. It also reflects how leadership losses are shaping the tone of the conflict. The coverage emphasizes that each new strike is feeding the next round of escalation.

Iran war updates: Tehran confirms Larijani, Soleimani killed

| Ted Regencia, Zaid Sabah, Stephen Quillen, Tim Hume, Mariamne Everett, Fiona Kelliher and Lyndal Rowlands | Al Jazeera | March 17 2026

Summary: This live update page centers on Tehran’s confirmation that Ali Larijani and Qassem Soleimani’s son were killed, alongside broader war developments. It also covers attacks near the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad and disputes over international participation in a Hormuz mission. The article shows how the war is no longer confined to Iran and Israel, but is affecting Iraq and Gulf security as well. It captures the political pressure on allies asked to support Washington’s strategy. The overall impression is of a conflict becoming more regionally entangled by the day.

Map shows how 17 days of attacks have evolved in US-Israel war on Iran

| AJLabs | Al Jazeera | March 16 2026

Summary: This interactive article maps the day-by-day spread of attacks since February 28. It highlights how U.S. and Israeli strikes have focused on Iran’s missile, nuclear, military, and energy infrastructure, while Iranian retaliation has reached Israel and Gulf states. The piece draws on conflict-monitoring data to show how extensive the bombardment has become across Iran’s provinces. It also connects the fighting to wider regional fallout, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The article is especially useful for visualizing how quickly the war has expanded.

How badly has the Iran war hit the global economy? The tell-tale signs

| Al Jazeera Staff | Al Jazeera | March 16 2026

Summary: This article examines the war’s economic fallout through oil prices, stock market declines, inflation risks, and GDP forecasts. It argues that the disruption of Gulf shipping and energy markets has already produced measurable global effects. The piece contrasts how exposed different regions are, noting that Asia and Europe may feel the shock more severely than the United States in some scenarios. It also raises concerns about stagflation and debt stress if the conflict continues. The overall message is that the war is already a global economic event, not just a regional military one.

Iran war: What is happening on day 17 of US-Israel attacks?

| Sarah Shamim | Al Jazeera | March 16 2026

Summary: This daily explainer summarizes a fresh phase of the war marked by new strikes on Tehran and regional spillover into the Gulf. It reports drone-related disruption near Dubai International Airport, Saudi interceptions, and continued attacks in Iraq and Lebanon. The article also notes Iranian denials of truce requests and damage to humanitarian facilities inside Iran. By collecting developments from several countries, it shows how the conflict is rippling across civilian infrastructure and transport. It is a concise snapshot of an increasingly multi-front war.

Trump seeks naval coalition to open Strait of Hormuz: Is anyone joining?

| Yashraj Sharma | Al Jazeera | March 15 2026

Summary: This explainer looks at Washington’s effort to assemble a naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz. It explains why the route is so strategically important and how Iranian attacks have effectively disrupted one of the world’s main oil chokepoints. The article also questions whether other countries are willing to join the mission and whether such a coalition could work in practice. Analysts quoted in the piece describe the proposal as politically and militarily complicated. The article frames Hormuz as one of the war’s most consequential flashpoints.

Top Trump adviser says Iran war price tag at $12bn so far

| Al Jazeera Staff | Al Jazeera | March 15 2026

Summary: This report focuses on the rising financial cost of the war to the United States. It says a top Trump economic adviser put the cost at $12bn so far, while lawmakers and analysts raised concerns about mission creep and a shifting rationale for the war. The article connects war spending to domestic anxiety over fuel prices and broader economic instability. It also highlights the gap between official confidence and market unease. The result is a portrait of a war that is becoming harder to justify both strategically and economically.

Iran war: What is happening on day 16 of US-Israel attacks?

| Yashraj Sharma | Al Jazeera | March 15 2026

Summary: This daily roundup covers U.S. and Israeli attacks on Isfahan and Iranian retaliatory missile attacks on Israel and Gulf countries. It reports civilian deaths in Iran and continuing alarm sirens in Israel as the conflict entered its sixteenth day. The article condenses the latest military developments into a single chronological briefing. It also underscores that the war is producing sustained casualties rather than isolated spikes of violence. The piece is useful for following the war’s pace from day to day.

Iran war: What is happening on day 14 of US-Israel attacks?

| Elizabeth Melimopoulos and News Agencies | Al Jazeera | March 13 2026

Summary: This explainer tracks developments on the war’s fourteenth day, including strikes on Tehran and Iranian retaliation across the Gulf. It also links the conflict to oil-market disruption and rising international tension over Hormuz. The article serves as an early snapshot of the stage when the war had clearly expanded beyond bilateral exchanges. It combines battlefield updates with economic and regional-security implications. In that sense, it helps show how quickly the conflict became both military and systemic.

12 days: How 2025 Iran blueprint trapped US, Israel in longer war

| Al Jazeera Staff | Al Jazeera | March 11 2026

Summary: This feature compares the 2026 war with the shorter 2025 escalation and argues that the strategic framework has changed dramatically. It says the shift from targeting infrastructure to pursuing leadership decapitation destroyed diplomatic off-ramps and locked the sides into a longer war of attrition. The article also describes how Iran’s military doctrine was designed to survive exactly this kind of shock. It presents the current conflict as more dangerous and less containable than the previous round. The feature is one of the broader analytical pieces in Al Jazeera’s recent coverage.

Iran war: What is happening on day seven of US-Israel attacks?

Elizabeth Melimopoulos and News Agencies Al Jazeera March 6 2026

Summary: The seventh day of the war between Iran and the US–Israel alliance saw continued airstrikes across multiple Iranian cities. Iranian officials warned they are prepared for a possible US ground invasion and threatened retaliation against American forces. Missile and drone attacks have continued against Israeli targets and US bases in the region. Regional tensions have increased as neighboring states brace for further escalation. The conflict is widening geographically and diplomatically as governments around the world react to the ongoing violence.

Tehran hit by heavy bombing on day seven of US-Israel war on Iran

Al Jazeera Staff| Al Jazeera| March 6 2026

Summary: Israeli aircraft carried out heavy bombing raids on Tehran as the conflict entered its seventh day. Israeli officials said several Iranian missile launchers and defense systems were destroyed during the strikes. Iranian media reported casualties including paramedics killed during attacks in western Iran. Residents in Tehran described intense explosions across the city overnight. The strikes are part of a broader military campaign aimed at weakening Iran’s missile infrastructure.

Iran war: What is happening on day six of US-Israel attacks?

|Elizabeth Melimopoulos|Al Jazeera| March 5 2026

Summary: The sixth day of the conflict saw continuing airstrikes across Iran and retaliatory missile launches toward Israel. Regional tensions spread to neighboring countries including Lebanon and Iraq. Iran’s allies and proxy forces increased military activity across the Middle East. Governments across the region raised military readiness levels amid fears of wider war. Analysts warn the escalation could transform into a prolonged regional conflict.

Drones strike US base in Iraq as Iran attacks hit region

|Al Jazeera Staff|Al Jazeera|March 5 2026

Summary: Iranian drones targeted a US military base near Baghdad International Airport during escalating hostilities. Iraqi forces intercepted the drone before it reached its target. Explosions were also reported in Qatar as Iranian attacks spread across the Gulf region. The strikes represent retaliation for US–Israeli air attacks on Iranian territory. Regional governments are increasing defensive measures as the war expands.

Death toll in Iran surpasses 1,000 as Israel-US strikes continue

|Al Jazeera Staff|Al Jazeera|March 4 2026

Summary: The death toll in Iran has surpassed 1,000 after days of US and Israeli strikes across the country. Iranian officials reported thousands of injuries and extensive damage to infrastructure. Funeral plans for the country’s supreme leader were delayed due to continuing explosions. Large areas of Tehran and other cities have been affected by air raids. The conflict has caused a major humanitarian crisis within Iran.

How long can Israel sustain a military conflict with Iran?

|Simon Speakman Cordall|Al Jazeera|March 4 2026

Summary: Analysts are questioning how long Israel can sustain a prolonged war against Iran. Public support for the war remains high in Israel despite rising casualties and economic strain. Military experts say the conflict could become expensive and difficult to maintain over time. Iranian missile attacks have caused damage and fatalities in Israeli cities. The article examines military, economic, and political factors that could shape the war’s duration.

How is the war playing out in Iran?

|Al Jazeera Staff|Al Jazeera|March 4 2026

Summary: The assassination of top Iranian leaders during the US–Israeli offensive has created political uncertainty inside Iran. Remaining government officials are attempting to maintain control during the crisis. Military operations continue across multiple regions of the country. Analysts say the leadership vacuum could reshape Iran’s internal political dynamics. The situation highlights the deep instability created by the war.

Why are the US and Israel framing the ongoing conflict as a religious war?

|Al Jazeera Staff|Al Jazeera|March 4 2026

Summary: Some analysts argue that political leaders are using religious rhetoric to frame the war with Iran. Reports suggest that some US troops were told the conflict could be linked to biblical prophecy. Critics warn that religious framing may intensify ideological tensions in the region. The debate highlights how narratives surrounding the war influence public perception. The article explores the political and religious implications of such messaging.

US and Israel step up attacks as war with Iran engulfs region

|Al Jazeera Staff|Al Jazeera|March 4 2026

Summary: US and Israeli forces expanded airstrikes against Iranian military targets as the war entered its fifth day. Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks across the region. The conflict spread into Gulf countries and Lebanon as proxy forces became involved. Civilian infrastructure and military facilities were both affected by the strikes. The escalation increased fears that the war could spread across the Middle East.

US, Israel bomb Iran: A timeline of talks and threats leading up to attacks

|Al Jazeera Staff|Al Jazeera| February 28 2026

Summary: This article outlines the diplomatic and military events that led to the US–Israeli attacks on Iran. The escalation followed failed negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Earlier tensions included missile strikes and regional confrontations during 2025. The timeline shows how diplomatic breakdown and military planning converged into open conflict. It illustrates the buildup that ultimately triggered the current war.