2026/03/03Ramat David Base Commander: “We’re Flying Over Tehran—and We Won’t Stop”
Israel’s Air Force quoted the commander of Ramat David Air Base saying Israeli aircraft are operating “deep in enemy territory and over its capital, Tehran ,” adding: “We will not stop.” In the same message, the commander said flight crews are executing missions far from Israel under high-risk conditions , including while enemy air defenses fire dozens of surface-to-air missiles , and praised ground crews for maintaining sortie tempo around the clock. Source: Israeli Air Force (IAF)
2026/03/03Lapid: Iran Made a “Strategic Mistake” by Regionalizing the War
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said Iran committed a “strategic mistake” by turning the conflict into a regional war , after he gave an interview to Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya . In a post on X, Lapid framed the escalation as a shared frontline moment—“ we are on one front ”—signaling alignment with regional actors facing spillover from the conflict. Source: Yair Lapid (X); Al Arabiya English
2026/03/03Kerman Army Aviation Base Hit; Iranian Army Says 13 Personnel Killed
Iran’s Southeastern Regional Army Headquarters said 13 service members were killed in an attack on the Third Combat Base of the Army Aviation (Havanirooz) in Kerman , according to Iranian reporting. Tasnim said the headquarters issued a notice and published the names of those killed, describing the incident as an early-Monday strike. Separate international coverage citing Iranian media also reported at least 13 troops killed at the Kerman air base , which is known to host military helicopters. Source: Tasnim News Agency; The Associated Press (via CBS News)
2026/03/03Israel Pushes Ground Forces Into Southern Lebanon as Border Front Escalates
Israel’s military said it has moved additional forces into southern Lebanon , describing the step as a forward-defense posture aimed at protecting northern Israeli communities and strategic sites from Hezbollah attacks. A military spokesperson said the movements are limited to the border area and framed as defensive . Separate reporting said Israel described the move as a ground incursion intended to establish a “security zone” and position troops at “strategic points,” marking a significant widening of Israel’s Lebanon operations beyond airstrikes. Source: Reuters; Anadolu Agency.
2026/03/03Iran Rolls Out 1,000,000-Toman Banknote “For Special Conditions,” Tasnim Reports
Iran has begun distributing a 1,000,000-toman (often referred to as an “Iran-cheque” ) banknote through selected bank branches nationwide , according to Tasnim , citing the Central Bank. Tasnim said the move is aimed at “completing the banknote supply chain in special conditions.” Tasnim added that citizens can receive the new note by visiting designated branches within set limits determined by the banking system. Source: Tasnim News Agency (citing the Central Bank of Iran).
2026/03/03U.S. Embassy Riyadh Confirms Overnight Drone Strike, Shuts Doors “Until Further Notice”
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh said it was targeted in an overnight drone attack and announced it is closed on Tuesday , urging citizens to avoid the embassy compound until further notice . Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said two drones hit the embassy complex , causing a limited fire and material damage , with no injuries reported . Source: Reuters; Anadolu Agency; Saudi Defence Ministry statement (via Reuters)
2026/03/03Qatar Airways Extends Flight Grounding as Qatari Airspace Stays Closed
Qatar Airways said its temporary suspension of flights is continuing , citing the ongoing closure of Qatari airspace . The airline said it will resume operations only after the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces it is safe to reopen the airspace, and urged passengers to follow updates via official channels (website/app/SMS/email, and the airline’s X account). Qatar Airways also noted that, due to the scale of disruption and continuing restrictions, rebooking and repatriation will be managed in phases , and contacting the call center will not speed up rebooking at this stage. Source: Qatar Airways (Service Updates); Qatar News Agency (QNA).
2026/03/03Iranian Media: Five IRGC Aerospace & Navy Members Killed in Bushehr Strikes
Iranian outlets reported that five members of the IRGC’s Aerospace Force and Navy were killed after strikes hit targets in Jam and Dayr (Dir) counties in Bushehr province . The report was attributed to ISNA and cited in international coverage, but details on the identities of those killed and the precise targets remain limited in publicly available reporting. Source: ISNA (via Al Jazeera); Ayene Jam (Bushehr local outlet)
2026/03/03Iran Drone Strikes Reported on Iranian Kurdish Opposition Camps in Iraqi Kurdistan
The Hana Human Rights Organization reported drone attacks on sites linked to the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI) inside Iraq’s Kurdistan Region , as regional hostilities spill across borders. Local reporting in Erbil province said multiple drones hit a KDPI-affiliated camp in Koya district east of Erbil, with minor injuries reported. Independent verification of responsibility remains limited, but the incident adds to a broader pattern of cross-border drone/missile activity affecting northern Iraq in recent days. Source: Hana Human Rights Organization; Shafaq News; Alhurra; Long War Journal
2026/03/03Israel Says It Hit Iran State TV, Calling IRIB the “Beating Heart” of the IRGC’s Repression Machine.
The Israeli military’s Persian-language spokesperson Kamal Panhasi said Israel targeted the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) complex , describing state TV as the “beating heart” of the IRGC’s “machine of lies and repression.” Iranian state-media footage and reporting showed road closures and emergency response around the IRIB site after the strike, while IRIB officials said there were no casualties , according to international reporting. Source: Iran International; The Washington Post
2026/03/03Israel Envoy Flags “Cracks” at the Top in Tehran After Strikes
Israeli media Channel 12 reported—citing informed sources—that Yechiel Leiter , Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., told a group of U.S. lawmakers and Jewish organizations that recent attacks have revealed signs of friction and internal rifts among senior Islamic Republic officials . Channel 12 also quoted a senior Israeli official saying reports of desertions among Iranian military and security forces —referenced previously by President Donald Trump —are a “real phenomenon,” though the scale remains unclear . Source: Channel 12 (Israel); Iran International
2026/03/03Araghchi to Americans: “Take Back Your Country”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there was “never” any threat from Iran and claimed the United States entered the current war “on behalf of Israel.” He blamed what he called “Israel Firsters” for the deaths of Americans and Iranians, adding that “the American people deserve better and should take back their country.” Source: Iran International; Anadolu Agency; Euronews
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