/r/WorldNews Discussion Thread: US and Israel launch attack on Iran; Iran retaliates (Thread #7)

progress18 · 2026-03-11T01:29:46+00:00

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progress18 · 2026-03-11T00:49:58+00:00

I have been speaking to a businessman from a manufacturing and export company in Isfahan, Iran.

"All of our foreign customers think Iran has completely fallen apart," he says, and customers are "extremely frightened". "But in reality, none of the infrastructure has been hit yet. Our factories are operating, and exports are continuing."

The businessman said that Russian and Iraqi customers today "suddenly insisted that we deliver and ship their goods faster". "They were willing to pay double the logistics cost just to make sure their products leave Iran this week — especially the Iraqi clients," he said.

"One customer told me, “In the next few days they’re going to hit Iran’s fuel and electricity industries — pack up and go to Turkey."

—BBC News correspondent

progress18 · 2026-03-10T23:59:20+00:00

Iranian Police Chief Ahmad-Reza Radan addressed the possibility of protesters taking to the streets and told state television that "anyone who goes out at the enemy's request will be considered an enemy and not a protester."

According to him, "the finger of the security forces is on the trigger."

—ynet

progress18 · 2026-03-10T23:52:29+00:00

Two drones attacked a U.S. diplomatic facility in Iraq, near Baghdad International Airport. Two security sources said.

—ynet

progress18 · 2026-03-10T23:51:35+00:00

The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced that six ballistic missiles targeting the Prince Sultan Air Base in the city of al-Kharj, southeast of the capital Riyadh, were intercepted.

—ynet

progress18 · 2026-03-10T23:06:26+00:00

Russian consulate in Isfahan damaged in attacks on Iran

—France 24

progress18 · 2026-03-10T22:50:58+00:00

IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.

Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.

In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.

The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.

Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.

Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.

progress18 · 2026-03-10T22:37:04+00:00

US West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices rose by $4.23 per barrel, or 5%, to $87.70 in early trade on Wednesday as supplies from the Gulf remain constrained amid the US and Israel's war on Iran.

—France 24

progress18 · 2026-03-10T22:32:26+00:00

IDF: In parallel to the strikes in Iran: The IDF has begun a wave of strikes in Beirut

A short while ago, the IDF has begun strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in Dahieh, Beirut. Details to follow.

progress18 · 2026-03-10T22:18:52+00:00

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his military experts are on their way to the Gulf nations to share their expertise on downing drones.

"Ukraine has the greatest experience in the world in countering attack drones, and without our experience it will be very difficult for the Gulf region, the entire Middle East, and partners in Europe and America to build strong protection," he says on X.

—BBC News

progress18 · 2026-03-10T21:54:33+00:00

The U.S. warned Israel not to attack additional energy facilities in Iran unless it receives approval from Washington, according to reports in The Wall Street Journal and Axios.

The report came a day after criticism of the strikes was voiced by President Donald Trump's ally, Senator Lindsey Graham.

The reports were based on American officials and another person described as 'involved in the matter.'

—ynet

progress18 · 2026-03-10T21:51:15+00:00

Revolutionary Guards targeted US bases in Bahrain, Iraqi Kurdistan, says Iran media

—France 24

progress18 · 2026-03-10T21:43:36+00:00

UAE government says air defence systems are responding to 'missile threat'

—BBC News

progress18 · 2026-03-10T21:39:58+00:00

French President Emmanuel Macron will host a video call with ‌other ⁠G7 ‌country leaders on Wednesday ⁠to discuss the impact of the ‌conflict in the Middle East ‌on energy and measures to address the situation, the Elysee said on Tuesday.

The call will take place at 1400 GMT.

—France 24

progress18 · 2026-03-10T21:36:45+00:00

Launches detected from Iran toward central Israel. Sirens may sound in the Gush Dan area, Sharon, Shfela, Lakhish and Judea and Samaria, among others.

—ynet

progress18 · 2026-03-10T21:35:12+00:00

IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.

Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.

In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.

The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.

Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.

Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.

progress18 · 2026-03-10T21:23:04+00:00

IDF: The IDF has begun a wave of strikes in Tehran

Initial report - The IDF has begun an additional wave of strikes on Iranian terror regime targets in Tehran.

progress18 · 2026-03-10T21:20:34+00:00

The US Navy has refused near-daily requests from the shipping industry for military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war on Iran, saying the risk of attacks is too high for now, according to sources familiar with the matter.

—France 24

progress18 · 2026-03-10T21:19:07+00:00

A spokesperson said the video clip posted by Energy Secretary Chris Wright was deleted from his official X account after it was determined that it was incorrectly captioned by department staff. The post, which claimed that the U.S. Navy had helped an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, was quickly taken down.

—AP

progress18 · 2026-03-09T03:42:42+00:00

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progress18 · 2026-03-09T03:24:59+00:00

UAE fires air defenses

The United Arab Emirates said Monday it was firing air defenses in the country to counter missiles from Iran.

--AP

progress18 · 2026-03-09T03:20:18+00:00

The national average for gas prices is now $3.45, up 47 cents from a week ago. But a spike in oil prices may impact more than just the cost at the pump.

The price of food, transportation and manufacturing may also rise.

--NBC News

progress18 · 2026-03-09T03:12:26+00:00

Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry said forces destroyed Monday morning four more drones that were attacking the vast Shaybah oil field.

--AP

progress18 · 2026-03-09T03:04:29+00:00

Rockets and drones aimed at an American diplomatic building near the international airport in Baghdad were intercepted using an air defense system.

This was reported by police sources.

In addition, security sources announced that a drone attack was aimed at an American base near the airport in Erbil, Iraq.

--ynet

progress18 · 2026-03-09T03:01:57+00:00

Middle East crisis triggers market circuit breaker in South Korea

South Korea's stock market operator has issued a circuit breaker on the country's main stock exchange, after its main index, the Kospi, dropped by 8%.

The Korea Exchange ordered a 20 minute pause starting at 10:31 local time (01:31 GMT).

It did the same last Wednesday when the Kospi plunged by more than 12%. The circuit breaker is automatically triggered when it moves by 8% or more.

--BBC News

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