NATO shoots down 3rd Iranian missile launched at Turkey | Six US soldiers killed in tanker plane crash in Iraq | IDF strikes 400 targets in Lebanon, urges evacuation ahead of strikes on Iran
| Published: March 13, 2026
18:22 – WATCH: “Cleared, 10 seconds, Alpha”: Israeli Air Force strikes missile launcher
The IDF published footage of an Israeli Air Force fighter pilot and combat navigator dismantling a missile launcher belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization yesterday in southern Lebanon.
“Listen to these female IAF combat navigator and fighter pilots as they coordinate a strike on a Hezbollah missile launcher in southern Lebanon. That’s teamwork,” commented Lt.-Col. Nadav Shoshani, the IDF’s International Spokesman.
“The IDF will continue to operate with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which decided to deliberately attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian terror regime. The IDF will not allow any harm to the residents of Israel,” the military stated.
17:37 – Latest Iranian missile attack causes fires, no injuries
The Iranian regime’s latest missile attack saw three impacts of missile fragments sparking fires, without causing injuries, according to rescue services.
The attack was the fifth since midnight. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced that they launched coordinated launches with the Lebanese Hezbollah as part of its annual Quds Day celebrations, though there were no large simultaneous attacks so far.
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16:25 – All six crew members of crashed US tanker confirmed dead
“All six crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq are now confirmed deceased,” U.S. CENTCOM announced.
“The aircraft was lost while flying over friendly airspace March 12 during Operation Epic Fury. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire. The identities of the service members are being withheld until 24 hours after next-of -kin have been notified.”
15:52 – US War Secretary Hegseth: Gulf states are ‘going on offense’
U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth hinted that the Gulf states could soon join the U.S. and Israeli attacks in Iran.
“The only thing that is widening is our advantage. Not to mention our Gulf allies stepping up even more now, going on the offense,” he said in a briefing.
US President Donald Trump “will determine the pace, tempo and timing of this conflict…America First, Peace through Strength in action.”
He also announced that today would, again, be the day with the highest number of strikes by U.S. bombers in the war.
14:50 – Pentagon: IRGC sees only ‘Stars and Stripes and Star of David’ overhead
During a Pentagon briefing that opened with a tribute to fallen U.S. soldiers, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth noted that U.S. and Israeli forces have struck more than 15,000 Iranian targets. “That’s well over 1,000 a day, no other combination of countries in the world can do that,” he asserted.
“Looking up, the IRGC and Iranian regime see only two things on the side of the aircraft: the Stars and Stripes and the Star of David,” he said, calling it “the evil regime’s worst nightmare.”
Pressed on the Strait of Hormuz, Hegseth replied, “The only thing prohibiting transit in the Straits right now is Iran shooting at shipping. It is open for transit,” adding that the U.S. would ensure its interests are protected. “We’ve heard them talk about taking various measures, and we’re planning for all of them,” he stated.
14:17 – NATO shoots down Iranian ballistic missile launched at Turkey
NATO shot down an Iranian ballistic missile headed toward Turkey on Friday, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense said.
“Consultations are being conducted with the relevant country to clarify all aspects of the incident,” the ministry added.
NATO Spokesperson Allison Hart posted on ?: “NATO remains vigilant and stands firm in its defence of all Allies.”
This was the 3rd missile launched from Iran at Turkey since the war began.
12:27 – Al-Quds Day proceeds in Tehran amid strikes
A crowd of regime-supporting Iranians, including security official Ali Larijani and President Masoud Pezeshkian, took part in Tehran’s annual al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day procession, where slogans like “Death to Israel” and “Death to America” were chanted.
Held on the last Friday of Ramadan, the marches were launched after the 1979 Iranian Revolution to show support for Palestinians.
11:55 – Four US soldiers confirmed dead after US tanker plane goes down in Iraq
Four out of six crew members of a U.S. tanker plane that crashed in Iraq were confirmed dead, the U.S. Central Command updated.
“Four of six crew members on board the aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue,” CENTCOM confirmed, adding “The loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.”
11:44 – Israeli FM warns Lebanon of territory and infrastructure loss until Hezbollah is disarmed
Following the destruction of the Litani Bridge in Lebanon, a key crossing used by Hezbollah terrorists, Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said the move was “only the beginning.”
In a situation assessment on Friday, he warned, “The Lebanese government and the State of Lebanon will pay an increasingly heavy price in loss of territory and damage to national infrastructure used by Hezbollah terrorists, until the central commitment of disarming Hezbollah is fulfilled.”
11:12 – IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander, strikes 400 targets in Lebanon
Amid ongoing operations in the western sector of southern Lebanon, the IDF announced that it had eliminated several Hezbollah operatives, including a commander of the anti-tank missile array in the area.
The forces also struck around 400 targets, ranging from missile launchers and a weapons storage facility to surveillance equipment.
The actions were part of a forward defense effort to dismantle terrorist infrastructure.
10:47 – Two killed as Iranian drones hit Omani industrial zone in port city
Two foreign nationals were killed and several others injured after two Iranian drones targeted the city of Sohar, Omani security sources said to the state news agency.
While one drone hit the Al-Awhi Industrial Zone in Sohar, a second fell in an open area without causing casualties.
Strategically located on Oman’s northern coast, the deep-sea port of Sohar serves as a critical maritime hub due to its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz.
10:15 – IDF urges evacuation of parts of Tehran and Qazvin ahead of strikes on regime infrastructure
The IDF’s Persian-language spokesperson urged civilians in the industrial zone of Qazvin and parts of Tehran to evacuate ahead of planned Israeli strikes on Friday.
In a statement accompanying a map of the areas, the spokesperson said, “For the sake of your safety and well-being, we urge you to immediately evacuate the designated area indicated on the map,” adding, “Your presence in these areas puts your life at risk.”
The statement came about one hour after the IDF announced a new “wide-scale wave of strikes” on Tehran targeting regime infrastructure.
09:54 – 2,975 Israelis treated since Operation Roaring Lion, 85 remain hospitalized
In an update on Friday morning, the Israeli Ministry of Health said that since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, 2,975 people have been evacuated to hospitals for treatment.
As of 7 a.m., 85 people remain hospitalized, including nine in serious condition, 10 in moderate condition and 64 with minor injuries.
09:25 – Almost 60 people wounded in overnight missile strike in northern Israel
58 people were wounded by glass shards in the northern Israel – mostly Bedouin town – of Zarzir in an overnight missile strike from Iran, according to the Magen David Adom emergency services.
Among them was a 34-year-old woman in moderate condition with shrapnel wounds to her back. The remaining 57 were treated for very minor injuries, primarily cuts from shattered glass.
The strike severely damaged one home and caused additional blast and shrapnel damage to nearby structures.
Home Front Command troops are securing and searching the impact site.
09:15 – American KC-135 refueling aircraft crashes in Iraq in apparent accident with 2nd plane
An American KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq overnight, in an apparent accident involving another tanker plane, U.S. CENTCOM stated.
“The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely,” CENTCOM said in a statement.
The incident did not happen “due to hostile fire or friendly fire,” CENTCOM clarified. The second plane later landed safely at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport.
09:00 – IDF starts new wide-scale wave of strikes in Tehran
“The IDF has just begun a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime across Tehran,” the Israeli military stated.
08:16 – IDF strikes key Litani River crossing used by Hezbollah terrorists
“A short while ago, the IDF struck the Zrarieh Bridge over the Litani River in Lebanon, which served as a key crossing for terrorists from the Hezbollah terrorist organization,” the IDF announced.
“The Hezbollah terrorist organization uses this bridge as a crossing from northern to southern Lebanon, to build up its power and prepare for combat, endangering Lebanese civilians and causing extensive damage to the civilian environment. In order to prevent a threat to Israeli civilians and to stop the continued harm to the residents of Lebanon, it was necessary to sever the bridge.”
“Recently, the Hezbollah terrorist organization positioned launchers near the bridge and carried out launches from there toward the State of Israel.”
07:06 – IDF: Over 200 targets across western and central Iran were struck over the past day
Over the past day, dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets completed 20 wide-scale strikes in western and central Iran, guided by IDF intelligence, according to the Israeli military.
“As part of the strikes, over 200 Iranian terror regime targets, including ballistic missile launchers, defense systems, and weapon production sites, were targeted.”
“Since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, the Israeli Air Force has completed hundreds of waves of strikes targeting Iranian terror regime infrastructure in order to reduce missile fire toward Israeli territory.”
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