This live blog follows updates for Day 13 of the US-Israel war on Iran. For a recap of Day 12, go here.
- Iran launches missiles and drones across the region as Israel strikes Tehran
- Explosions and drone incidents are reported in Dubai, Doha, and Gulf waters
- Israel carries out wide-scale airstrikes in Iran and Hezbollah areas in Beirut
- Oil shipping faces disruption as attacks hit tankers and threaten Hormuz traffic
- The United States and allies release oil reserves to stabilize global energy markets
French president calls on Israel, Hezbollah to stop offensives
Published: March 12, 2026 | 01:23 GMT
French President Emmanuel Macron called for Israel to halt its ground offensive in Lebanon and on Iran-backed group Hezbollah to "immediately" stop attacks.
"Hezbollah made a major mistake in dragging Lebanon into a confrontation with Israel. It must immediately cease its attack," Macron posted on X.
"For its part, Israel must clearly renounce any ground offensive in Lebanon," he added.
Lebanon health ministry says at least 7 dead in new attack on central Beirut
Published: March 12, 2026 | 01:20 GMT
Lebanon said an Israeli attack along the seafront in central Beirut killed at least seven people, hours after another attack in the heart of the capital.
"The Israeli enemy strike on Ramlet al-Bayda in Beirut led to an initial toll of seven dead and 21 wounded," the health ministry said in a statement, referring to a beach area where some displaced people have been sleeping out in the open after the latest conflict erupted between Israel and Hezbollah.
Trump warns US can make Iran 'almost impossible' to rebuild
Published: March 12, 2026 | 00:01 GMT
United States President Donald Trump said that the Islamic Republic was facing imminent defeat, adding that it was "pretty much at the end of the line."
"Doesn't mean we're going to end it immediately, but they are," Trump told reporters.
He said Iran's navy and air force had been destroyed, that it was close to running out of missiles and that US forces could knock out the electricity supply "within one hour" -- leaving the country with a reconstruction that could take a generation.
But the US leader indicated that he would rather show restraint than take actions that would make it "almost impossible for them to rebuild their country."
Iranian state media reports drone hits Dubai building
Published: March 11, 2026 | 23:32 GMT
An Iranian drone struck a building in Dubai, Iranian state media reported.
State broadcaster IRIB said that a "precision-guided drone" had hit a tower in Dubai.
Dubai's media office posted on X that authorities were responding to "an incident involving a drone that fell on a building in the vicinity of Dubai Creek Harbour."
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