The conflict in the Middle East entered its 13th day on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with reports of a fire at a fuel tank in Bahrain, allegedly caused by an Iranian attack. Simultaneously, the Israel Defense Forces are conducting strikes against Hezbollah targets, escalating tensions further across the region.
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– Frankly, I believe they expected (the Trump administration – ed.) a short war. I don’t think they expected it to last this long – said Steven Erlanger, the New York Times’ chief diplomatic correspondent in Europe, in an interview with Al Jazeera.
Cieśnina Ormuz zaminowana
Iran has reportedly placed around a dozen mines in the Strait of Hormuz – according to sources at Reuters.
Israel’s Ministry of Health reported that 179 people were injured in the past 24 hours.
The Iranian Red Crescent humanitarian organization showed footage Wednesday of the situation in Naghadeh, West Azerbaijan, following the US-Israeli strikes.
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Attack in Iran. There are injured
An attack on an industrial city in the Iranian province of Arak injured seven people. Two of them are in critical condition, according to the Iranian Mehr news agency. The city is home to a nuclear complex that has been previously targeted by Israel, Al Jazeera reported.
UN condemns Iranian attacks
The UN Security Council “strongly condemned” Iran’s attacks on its neighbors. According to the Wall Street Journal, Tehran considered this a “serious blow to the credibility” of the UN.
– I strongly condemn the attack on the Italian base in Erbil. I just spoke with the Italian ambassador to Iraq. Fortunately, all our soldiers are safe and sound in the bunker. I express my solidarity and gratitude to them for their daily service to the homeland – wrote Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto.
Rocket hits Italian base
“A missile hit our base in Erbil (Kurdistan – ed.). There were no casualties or injuries among Italian personnel. Everyone is safe,” the Italian Ministry of Defense said.
Attack on tankers
“Iranian boats filled with explosives (on Wednesday – ed.) likely attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters” – Reuters reported, publishing footage.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense reported intercepting and destroying several drones heading towards the Shaybah oil field. Several hours earlier, an unmanned aerial vehicle was shot down as it attempted to approach the embassy district.
Eight people were killed in Thursday’s Israeli raid on the Ramlet al-Baida coastal area in Beirut, according to Lebanon’s Public Health Ministry, as reported by Reuters. Journalists report that Israeli attacks on southern suburbs of Beirut began almost immediately after a Hezbollah attack.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Wednesday that he had talks with Russia and Pakistan. “The only way to end this war – unleashed by the Zionist regime and the US – is to recognize Iran’s rights, pay reparations and provide strong international guarantees against future aggression,” the politician wrote.
Israel and Lebanon enter a new phase of the conflict
Al Jazeera correspondents are in Ramlet al-Baida (Lebanon), where – they report – a car was damaged, likely by an Israeli drone. “People here are sleeping in cars and tents. They have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict,” Al Jazeera reported. Attacks also took place in the south and east.
The Defense Ministry of the United Arab Emirates reported responding to missile and drone attacks from Iran. The ministry confirmed that sounds heard in various parts of the country were the result of intercepting ballistic missiles by air defense systems and intercepting drones and other aircraft by fighter jets.
Attack in Iran. There are casualties
An attack on an industrial city in the Iranian province of Arak caused injuries to seven people. Two of them are in critical condition, according to the Iranian Mehr news agency. Al Jazeera reported that the city is home to a nuclear complex that has been previously targeted by Israel.
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The Ministry of Interior of Bahrain reported the arrest of four citizens accused of spying for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. A fifth person fled abroad. “The investigation revealed that the first detainee, acting on organizational instructions and with the help of others, took pictures and provided coordinates of key locations in the Kingdom of Bahrain, using high-resolution imaging equipment, and then sent them via encrypted programs to the terrorist organization,” the ministry said in a statement.
CENTCOM shows footage
“The Iranian regime is losing its air capabilities day by day. US forces are not only defending against Iranian threats, but also systematically eliminating them,” the US Central Command wrote.
