Iranian drones ignite oil facilities at Oman’s Salalah Port | Trump asserts US can end Iran war ‘any time’ after massive gains | IRGC claims responsibility for vessel attacks along Strait of Hormuz
| Published: March 11, 2026
16:47 – Iranian drones ignite Oil facilities at Oman’s Salalah Port
Oil storage facilities in Oman’s Salalah port were struck by Iranian drones on Wednesday, Reuters reported, citing British ?maritime ?security firm ?Ambrey.
Images confirm at least three fuel tanks were ignited, with heavy smoke plumes visible across the site.
The strike follows reports from earlier this morning that two Iranian drones crashed into the sea north of the Omani commercial port of Duqm, resulting in no casualties.
The development heightens regional tensions as Oman has often served as mediator in negotiations with Iran.
16:12 – ‘This is payback’: Trump asserts U.S. can end Iran war ‘any time’ after massive gains
President Donald Trump asserted to Axios that Operation Epic Fury is “going great” and running far ahead of schedule, claiming, “We have done more damage than we thought possible, even in the original six-week period.”
Signaling the conflict could end at his discretion, Trump stated, “Little this and that… Any time I want it to end, it will end,” adding that there is now “practically nothing left to target” within Iran.
Framing the offensive as historical retribution, he affirmed that the regime is “paying for 47 years of death and destruction,” concluding, “This is payback.”
15:43 – IRGC claims responsibillity for attacks on vessels along Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for attacks on two vessels, Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree and Liberian-flagged Express Rome, in the Strait of Hormuz this morning.
In a tweet hinting at the incident, IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri said: “Every vessel intending to pass must obtain permission from Iran.”
15:04 – CENTCOM boasts 5,500 targets and 60 vessels struck in Iran
In an update on Operation Epic Fury, Admiral Brad Cooper confirmed that U.S. forces have destroyed over 5,500 targets within Iran and 60 vessels, eliminating the entire Soleimani-class of warships.
Cooper characterized the campaign against Iran’s defense industrial base as “unpredictable, dynamic and decisive,” asserting that the U.S. “clearly excercizing air superiority over vast swaths” of the country while Tehran’s combat power declines.
Noting close coordination with Israel, Cooper said: “Our dominance is not a solo effort,” adding, “It’s a testament to the strength of our ironclad alliances.”
14:47 – Israeli FM Sa’ar: Lebanon under threat of ‘de-facto Iranian occupation’
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar warned that Lebanon will remain under “de-facto Iranian occupation” unless Hezbollah is dismantled, in a briefing with his British counterpart Yvette Cooper.
Sa’ar detailed Hezbollah’s attacks on Israeli communities and Cyprus, noting that Iran’s attacks across the region underscore the threat it would pose with nuclear weapons.
Iranian drones targetted the British air base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, on March 2 and again later that week.
13:37 – Erdogan slams ‘Zionist murder network,’ avoids mention of Iran strikes on Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned his party in Parliament, “We absolutely must not fall for the Zionist murder network’s ‘killing two birds with one stone’ game.”
He urged the US?Israel conflict with Iran to stop “before it escalates and completely engulfs the region in flames,” emphasizing that Turkey is acting cautiously to shield itself from the surrounding fire.
Notably, Erdogan made no mention of recent Iranian ballistic missile strikes on Turkish territory.
He also said that Turkey is “taking the necessary precautions against the bloody scenarios that are being attempted to be staged in our region, especially sectarian conflict,” in an apparent reference to reports about Israeli and US contacts with Iranian Kurdish rebel groups.
13:16 – Iranian spokesperson threatens U.S. and Israeli financial institutions
A spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters condemned an alleged strike on a Tehran bank on Tuesday and threatened retaliation.
Describing the attack as an “illegitimate and unconventional act of war,” he threatened “painful retaliatory action” and called on people in countries hosting U.S. and Israeli banks to “stay out of a one-kilometer radius” of the facilities.
13:04 – Hamas hails Iranian supreme leader appointment against ‘arrogant U.S.-Israeli aggression’
Hamas issued a statement congratulating Iran’s leadership on appointing Mojtaba Khamenei as successor to Ali Khamenei, killed in Operation Roaring Lion.
Spokesperson Hazem Qassem extended congratulations and called for Irans succeess against what he described as “Israeli?American aggression,” urging the regime to prevent “arrogant powers” from imposing their will.
12:38 – Funeral processions for Iranian leaders under shadow of renewed IDF strikes
Iran is holding funeral processions for officials killed in recent strikes as the IDF launched a fresh wave of attacks on the country.
The public ceremonies are being held in Tehran’s Enqelab Square, as attendees chant anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans.
12:27 – Sa’ar calls on UN to label IRGC terrorist organization ahead of Iran-focused session
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called for UN designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization in a letter sent to the UN Security Council via the U.S. presidency, ahead of the Council’s Wednesday session focused on the conflict with Iran.
Sa’ar warned that the Iranian regime is “secretly accelerating” its nuclear program and targeting Israeli civilians, noting recent attacks killed 13 Israelis and injured hundreds.
He also cited the regime’s violent suppression of its people and framed Operation Roaring Lion as potentially creating conditions for the Iranian people to “liberate themselves from tyrannical rule.”
12:01 – London bans Iran-linked ‘Al Quds Day’ march amid public disorder concerns
In an unprecedented move, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood approved the Metropolitan Police’s request to ban Sunday’s “Al Quds Day” march in London, citing the need to prevent “serious public disorder.”
The ban of the annual pro-Palestine march sponsored by the Iranian regime marks the first use of such powers since 2012.
11:47 – Italian PM claims U.S. and Israel are breaching International Law
Addressing the Senate, Italian Prime Minister Meloni affirmed that Iran cannot obtain nuclear weapons while accusing the United States and Israel of acting outside the framework of international law.
“It is within this context of crisis in the international system — where threats are becoming increasingly alarming and unilateral interventions carried out outside the framework of international law are multiplying — that we must also place the American and Israeli intervention against the Iranian regime,” Meloni stated, adding that Italy would not participate in the war.
11:12 – Pahlavi says Iranians at ‘decisive stage’ of their struggle, warns military of ‘last chance’ to join people
Crown Prince and regime opposition leader Reza Pahlavi told Iranians they are at the decisive stage of their “final struggle.” Addressing the people, he urged: “For your own safety, withdraw from the streets and remain in your homes,” while instructing them to “continue to strike” from work and maintain their “nightly chants” to show unity.
Turning to the military and law enforcement, Pahlavi warned: “This is your last chance to break from the oppressive forces and join your people.”
He concluded with a message of anticipation: “Await my final call.”
10:57 – IDF further reinforces troops in Northern Command amid fighting against Hezbollah
“The Chief of the General Staff instructed to reinforce the Northern Command sector and to transition the Golani Brigade to operations from the Southern Command to Operations in the Northern Command sector,” the Israeli military announced.
Chief of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered the reinforcements after a situational assessment today with additional commanders following recent developments in Operation “Roaring Lion.”
“The IDF is operating with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization as a result of the terrorist organization’s decision to deliberately attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian terror regime, and will not tolerate any harm to the residents of the State of Israel.”
10:39 – Third ship attacked by projectile near Hormuz Straits today
A third ship was attacked near the Hormuz Strait today, said UKMTO, the maritime authority with responsibility for the region.
The tanker reported being hit by an “unknown projectile” around 50 nautical miles northwest of Dubai. The report added that the ship’s crew is safe and that the strike had no environmental impact, according to UKMTO.
Earlier today, a cargo ship caught fire and was evacuated after an attack some 11 nautical miles north of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, and another cargo ship was attacked off the coast of the UAE.
UKMTO has reported 13 attacks on ships since the start of the war. Earlier reports today suggested the Iranian regime has started to lay mines in the narrow, strategic straits.
10:15 – UAE shoots down two drones near Dubai International Airport
Emirati air defenses intercepted two Iranian drones near Dubai International Airport, usually the busiest airport in the world, according to Dubai authorities.
Four people were wounded in the attack, including an Indian national in moderate condition, and two Ghanaians and one Bangladeshi who suffered lighter injuries.
Flights have resumed, authorities stated.
09:56 – 205 Israelis treated for war injuries over past 24 hours
205 injured people were taken to hospitals for treatment over the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry announced.
One of them is in critical condition, two are in moderate condition and the rest are in good condition. Eight were treated for acute anxiety suffered amid missile attacks.
Since the start of the war, hospitals have treated 2,557, a number that includes soldiers and civilians.
08:25 – Four killed in IDF strike on apartment in Beirut
Four people were killed in an Israeli strike targeting an apartment in central Beirut, Lebanese media report.
08:19 – NYT report: Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded in the legs during the assassination attempt
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was injured in the legs, among other things, in the Israeli assassination attempt at the beginning of the war, but he is alert and is staying in a highly secure place with limited communication.
This was reported by the New York Times, citing three Iranian sources, who explained that there is concern that any communication with the environment will reveal his location and put him in danger. In addition, according to two Israeli military sources, the Israeli security establishment believes that Khamenei was wounded in the leg on the first day of the war, even before he was elected supreme leader.
07:38 – Warnings about drone infiltration in the Golan Heights and the Galilee Finger
Warnings of drone infiltration were activated in multiple communities in the Golan Heights, as well as in the Galilee Finger.
07:35 – IDF says it struck Iranian soldiers preparing to launch drones
The IDF eliminated a launch squad minutes before it launched unmanned aerial vehicles from Iran toward the State of Israel, the IDF announced.
07:25 – Reports of interceptions over Doha
Arab media reports interceptions over Doha, the capital of Qatar.
06:50 – MDA says 30 people injured in missile attacks overnight
Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency services organization said that 30 people were injured in ballistic missile attacks overnight.
05:57 – IDF strikes apartment in central Beirut
The Lebanese network Al-Mayadeen, which is affiliated with Hezbollah, reported that the IDF struck an apartment in a residential building in the Aisha Bachar area of central Beirut.
05:47 – Iranian hacking group hacks the Academy of the Hebrew Language website
The website of the Academy of the Hebrew Language was hacked by Iranian hackers, Ynet News reported. The hackers displayed a message in English, “No need to learn Hebrew anymore. You won’t need it for much longer,” next to the logo of the Iranian hacker group “Handala.”
05:33 – Report of maritime incident near UAE
A projectile hit a container ship early Wednesday morning off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center issued the warning, saying the attack happened off Ras al-Khaimah, the UAE’s northern-most emirate on the strait. The UKMTO said the “extent of the damage is currently unknown but under investigation by the crew.”
05:25 – IRGC says it attacked U.S. base in Kuwait
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted a U.S. base in Kuwait with two missiles, according to Iranian news agencies Fars and Mehr.
05:13 – Warnings of drone infiltration in the Western Galilee
Warnings about the infiltration of UAVs were activated in the Western Galilee.
04:40 – Sirens in the center of the country
Sirens were activated in the center of the country following missile launches from Iran, after launches were detected.
04:22 – Warnings of drone penetration in the Galilee Finger
Warnings of drone infiltration were activated in several communities in the Galilee Finger. A short time later, the Home Front Command reported that “the incident is over.”
04:20 – Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting Shaybah oil field
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced it had intercepted two drones near the Shaybah oil field in the east of the country, which is located near the border with the United Arab Emirates..
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02:38 – UAE intercepts missiles and drones from Iran
The UAE Ministry of Defense reported that the country’s air defense systems intercepted several missiles and drones from Iran.
01:53 – Iran’s police chief threatens demonstrators – ‘We will consider you enemies. Our fingers are on the trigger’
Iran’s police chief, Ahmadreza Radan, referred to the possibility that protesters would take to the streets, telling state television that “anyone taking into streets at the enemy’s request will be confronted as an enemy not protestor.”
“All our security forces have their fingers on the trigger,” Radan said.
01:40 – Saudi Arabia reports interception of ballistic missiles and drones
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced that six ballistic missiles aimed at the Prince Sultan Air Force Base were intercepted in the city of Al-Kharj, southeast of the capital Riyadh. It was also reported that another ballistic missile aimed at the east of the country was also intercepted, as well as two drones in the Hafr al-Batin area, near the Kuwaiti border.
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01:13 – Drones target military bases at Baghdad International Airport
Drones attacked U.S. and Iraqi military installations at the Baghdad International Airport late Tuesday, the Associated Press reports.
Some drones fell near Iraqi security positions, while others landed near logistical support sites used by U.S.-led coalition forces, an official told the agency.
There were no reported injuries in the attacks.
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00:50 – IRGC attacks US bases in Bahrain and Iraqi Kurdistan
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced that they had attacked American bases in Bahrain and Iraqi Kurdistan, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reports. The IRGC said in a statement that it attacked the U.S. Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain and at three other facilities in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.
00:48 – Russia says its consulate in Isfahan, Iran was hit in attacks
The Russian consulate in Isfahan, central Iran, was hit as a result of an attack carried out in the city on Sunday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
“On March 8, in the Iranian city of Isfahan, as a result of an attack on the governor’s administration of the province of the same name located nearby, the Russian consulate was damaged,” Zakharova said.
“Windows were shattered in the office building and residential apartments, and several employees were thrown by the blast wave. Fortunately, there were no casualties or serious injuries.”
“An attack on a diplomatic mission is a blatant violation of international conventions and all parties should maintain the immunity of diplomatic sites,” she stated.
00:35 – IAF conducts strikes in Dahiyeh
The IDF says it has launched a wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh, a known Hezbollah stronghold.
00:06 – CENTCOM says US forces destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying ships
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that U.S. forces eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels on Tuesday, March 10, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz.
This was after CNN reported that Iran had begun placing mines in the strait.
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