Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - The Regional War

The American-Israeli attack on Iran, day 17

‣ Iran

During the day, 179 attacks were recorded in 17 provinces. Most of the attacks were aimed at killing senior officials.

1. Events:

◦ Secretary of the Supreme Council Ali Larijani and Basij commander Ali Soleimani killed.

◦ Attacks in Tehran (launch sites, military bases, sports centers, historic buildings), Tabriz, Shiraz, Bandar Abbas, Isfahan (military base), Bushehr (reactor site).

2. Casualties:

◦ 3 civilians killed, 12 military personnel killed, 5 killed of unconfirmed affiliation.

◦ Since February 28, 2026:

- 1,350 civilians killed, including 207 children and 227 women;

- 1,130 military personnel killed;

- 622 killed of unconfirmed affiliation.

‣ Israel

Massive Hezbollah attacks, including a single barrage of 50 rockets at the north. Iran attacks the south and the center.

1. Events:

◦ Impacts in Qiryat Shmona; interception debris in Karmi'el, Bet Shemesh, Holon railway station, Rishon LeTsiyon, Ashdod and Lod.

2. Casualties:

◦ 48 injured during the day;

◦ Since February 28, 2026:

- 17 killed and 3,530 injured.

The Gulf States and Iraq

‣ Abu Dhabi

1. Casualties:

◦ 1 killed by interception debris.

◦ Since February 28, 2026:

- no verified reports.

‣ Iraq

1. Events:

◦ Shiite militias attack the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad with explosive drones; house bombed in central Baghdad.

2. Casualties:

◦ 6 killed;

◦ Since February 28, 2026:

- no verified reports.

16th consecutive day of the war in Lebanon. Day of massive airstrikes combined with artillery fire.

1. Events:

◦ Among the places attacked: Aaramoun (2 killed), Taybeh, Yater, Habbouch (several times), Kafra, Khiam (clashes reported), Kfar Shuba (home raid, arrest), Arab al-Jal, Bint Jbeil, Majdal Zoun, Ghandouriyeh, Yohmor Al Shaqif, Zibqin, Arnoun, Aaitit (2 killed), al-Aziza (2 children killed), Jibchit (2 killed), southern Beirut including the road leading to the airport.