# Israel
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Iran Says U.S. Air-Base Command Building Destroyed as Drone-and-Missile Barrage Marks Escalation
The IRGC says it destroyed a U.S. air‑base command building in a drone-and-missile strike during the 13th round of attacks in a widening Gulf confrontation. The campaign follows a U.S.–Israeli strike days earlier and has prompted threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, stoking regional tensions and market anxiety even as many damage and casualty claims remain unverified.
BYD EV Survives Missile Blast in Jerusalem, Underscoring Battery Safety and Brand Stakes in Conflict Zones
A BYD Yuan Plus (ATTO 3) in Jerusalem survived a nearby missile explosion with no battery fire and only non‑fatal passenger injuries, highlighting BYD’s battery safety claims and raising questions about selling EVs in conflict zones. The incident boosts BYD’s reputation in Israel even as it spotlights insurance, supply‑chain and geopolitical risks faced by consumer tech firms operating abroad.
France Says US–Israel Strikes on Iran Lack UN Legitimacy, Warns of Dangerous Drift
France’s foreign minister said on March 2 that military action by the United States and Israel against Iran lacked legitimacy because it had not been reviewed by the UN Security Council. Paris warned that indefinite strikes without clear objectives risk escalating into prolonged regional turmoil and urged a return to multilateral deliberation.
Tehran Hospital Hit in Overnight Airstrike; Iran Blames US and Israel, WHO Warns of Legal Breach
A midnight airstrike struck Gandhi Hospital in Tehran on March 1, causing structural damage and injuring medical staff; Iranian authorities blamed the United States and Israel. The World Health Organization warned attacks on medical facilities breach international humanitarian law, while independent verification of responsibility was not available.
Confusion in Tehran: Ahmadinejad’s Fate Unclear After Strikes as Rivals Trade Claims
Conflicting reports emerged after strikes in Tehran left the fate of former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad uncertain, with Israeli media claiming he was killed and aides and Iranian outlets denying it. The episode underscores the symbolic weight of attacking a well-known hardliner and the risk such actions pose for escalation and internal Iranian politics.
Tehran Hit Again as US–Israel Campaign Enters Third Day, Raising Risk of a Wider Middle East War
A concentrated US‑ and Israeli‑led military campaign against Iran entered its third day as Tehran suffered fresh strikes and Iran retaliated with missiles and drone attacks on Israeli and US‑aligned targets. The confrontation has closed the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted energy shipments and sent prices spiking, while raising the prospect of a protracted regional war.
Netanyahu Urges Immediate Strike on Iran, Citing New Underground Facilities After Khamenei’s Assassination
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel must strike Iran immediately because Tehran is building new underground nuclear and missile facilities that will be harder to destroy later. His remarks follow a major U.S.-Israeli attack that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and subsequent Iranian missile strikes, raising the risk of wider regional escalation.
Confrontation in the Gulf: US‑Israeli Strikes Trigger Sweeping Iranian Counterattacks and Command Losses
US and Israeli strikes on Iran initiated a rapid series of retaliatory attacks by Tehran, with both sides claiming significant battlefield effects. The confrontation has killed senior Iranian commanders, damaged state media infrastructure, and prompted European leaders to warn they may take defensive action, raising the risk of wider regional instability and prolonged asymmetric warfare.
Cross‑Border Escalation: Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Lebanon as Explosions Reported in Beirut
Israeli forces launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon in the early hours of March 2 in response to rocket fire from Hezbollah, with explosions reported in Beirut. The strikes underscore the risk of the Israel‑Lebanon front escalating and complicate regional stability amid the wider Israel‑Palestine conflict.
Trump Vows to Keep Pressing Iran Militarily; Tehran Says It Alone Will Decide When the Fighting Ends
President Trump said the United States and Israel will continue military operations against Iran until their objectives are met, even after three U.S. service members were killed in an Iranian counterstrike. Iran’s foreign minister responded that Tehran will decide when and how the conflict ends, citing a decentralised defence strategy that it says will blunt strikes on its leadership and capital.
Iran Says Its Forces Unharmed by US–Israeli Strikes, Warns It Can Retaliate Faster
Iran’s foreign minister says recent US and Israeli strikes that reportedly killed several senior commanders did not diminish Tehran’s military capabilities and claims Iran can retaliate faster now than during last June’s conflict. The US Central Command reports striking over 1,000 targets since February 28, including what it described as IRGC headquarters, underscoring a tense cycle of kinetic action and diplomatic distrust.
Iran Releases Images Claiming Missile Strike on Israeli General Staff HQ; Israel Silent
Iran’s IRGC released images claiming a missile strike on Israel’s General Staff headquarters on March 1, showing a building on fire; Israel has not responded and independent verification is lacking. The claim, if true, would be a significant escalation in the Iran‑Israel confrontation and heightens the risk of broader regional instability.