<p>A murder of crows was seen over Tel Aviv on Tuesday, with netizens quickly linking it to prophecies of doomsday. Thousands of these birds took over the city's skyline, hovering and circling over buildings. Videos showing the crows went viral as people watched the scene aghast, wondering if it could mean something amid the ongoing Iran war and the Middle East crisis. Others wrote that the eerie scene was a sign of impending disaster. The scene was not ordinary as the crows appeared to form black clouds. Residents watched the birds as the sheer number left them stunned. On social media, people called the eerie scene a "harbinger of doom", as a user wrote on X, it is "often followed by total catastrophe". Others linked it to biblical prophecy and cited a verse from the Bible's &nbsp;Book of Revelation 19:17. They claimed it describes "an angel standing in the sun, shouting to birds flying in midair to gather for the great supper of God."</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/polymarket-account-that-bet-us-will-attack-iran-by-feb-28-has-now-bet-on-a-ceasefire-by-march-31-1774346586096"><strong>Polymarket account that bet US will attack Iran by Feb 28 has now bet on a ceasefire by March 31</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Regular bird migration through “world's busiest bird flyways”</strong></h2><p>Meanwhile, experts noted that it was nothing out of the ordinary as the skyline over Tel Aviv is part of the "world's busiest bird flyways". They said the crows were simply in the middle of a routine seasonal migration. During spring migration, nearly 500 million birds pass through Israel, and crows often flock to urban areas for the nesting season. Israel commonly sees movement of crows, and thousands of them are seen leaving urban areas like Tel Aviv around March, primarily due to seasonal behaviour shifts, environmental factors, or disturbance, The Daily Mail reported.</p><h2>Video of crows in Tel Aviv</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Your eyes are not deceiving you! This is real footage showing thousands of crows circling across and leaving Tel Aviv. <br><br>Historically, crows symbolize death and war, which is pretty on the mark for Israel. <a href="https://t.co/sc2FG1UVvK">pic.twitter.com/sc2FG1UVvK</a></p>&mdash; Power to the People ☭🕊 (@ProudSocialist) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProudSocialist/status/2036775209454145582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Social media users insist the crows as bad omen amid Iran war</strong></h2><p>Despite a logical reasoning behind the occurrence, people think it is still an ominous sign, especially because of the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East. "It's still taken seriously back home in England, and the Romans would stop entire wars over this sign," one user wrote. Notably, according to ancient texts, the Romans watched the flight patterns and calls of birds and interpreted them as messages from the gods that could decide the fate of a war.</p><p>The Iran crisis is escalating after the regime rejected Donald Trump's peace plan. The US president has ordered the deployment of more than 1,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, who will join the Marines who are on their way aboard the USS Tripoli.</p>

The Tel Aviv skyline was filled with thousands of crows on Tuesday. Videos showed the birds covering the sky, bunching up to form black structures. People think they are a sign of doom, while experts have a perfectly reasonable scientific explanation.

A murder of crows was seen over Tel Aviv on Tuesday, with netizens quickly linking it to prophecies of doomsday. Thousands of these birds took over the city's skyline, hovering and circling over buildings. Videos showing the crows went viral as people watched the scene aghast, wondering if it could mean something amid the ongoing Iran war and the Middle East crisis. Others wrote that the eerie scene was a sign of impending disaster. The scene was not ordinary as the crows appeared to form black clouds. Residents watched the birds as the sheer number left them stunned. On social media, people called the eerie scene a "harbinger of doom", as a user wrote on X, it is "often followed by total catastrophe". Others linked it to biblical prophecy and cited a verse from the Bible's Book of Revelation 19:17. They claimed it describes "an angel standing in the sun, shouting to birds flying in midair to gather for the great supper of God." Also Read: Polymarket account that bet US will attack Iran by Feb 28 has now bet on a ceasefire by March 31 Regular bird migration through “world's busiest bird flyways” Meanwhile, experts noted that it was nothing out of the ordinary as the skyline over Tel Aviv is part of the "world's busiest bird flyways". They said the crows were simply in the middle of a routine seasonal migration. During spring migration, nearly 500 million birds pass through Israel, and crows often flock to urban areas for the nesting season. Israel commonly sees movement of crows, and thousands of them are seen leaving urban areas like Tel Aviv around March, primarily due to seasonal behaviour shifts, environmental factors, or disturbance, The Daily Mail reported. Video of crows in Tel Aviv

<p>The Tel Aviv skyline was filled with thousands of crows on Tuesday. Videos showed the birds covering the sky, bunching up to form black structures. People think they are a sign of doom, while experts have a perfectly reasonable scientific explanation.</p>

A 'murder' of crows over Tel Aviv triggers chatter of bad omen and biblical prophecies on social media

<p>Benjamin Netanyahu has given his commanders 48 hours to destroy Iran's weapons arsenal after Donald Trump presented the regime with a 15-point peace plan. Reports suggest the Israeli prime minister is not happy with the proposal and wants the Israel Defense Forces to strike as many high-value Iranian targets as possible quickly. Netanyahu and his aides were reportedly shocked by the plan and now fear that Trump could reach a deal with Iran quickly. However, Tehran rejected the peace proposal on Wednesday. The Israeli PM issued the order at a meeting with his aides, sitting in a bunker in Tel Aviv. The Daily Mail quoted sources as saying that the environment was "tense" as Netanyahu discussed the proposal by the US. Trump's plan wanted Iran to dismantle its existing nuclear capabilities and commit that it would never pursue the development of nuclear weapons. It does not mention anything about a regime change in the country.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Netanyahu views the plan as not going far enough, according to reports. Israeli officials have three key goals they say must be met for the conflict to end. This includes eliminating Iran's ballistic-missile stockpile, ensuring Tehran is left incapable of developing a nuclear warhead, and creating an environment within Iran that could support civilians in overthrowing the Islamic regime. "If you do not obtain the three objectives, you will not be able to end the war,' Boaz Bismuth, a member of Netanyahu's party, said.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-clears-stance-on-trump-s-peace-plan-after-unleash-hell-threat-by-us-west-asia-war-1774483434830"><strong>Iran clears stance on Trump's peace plan after 'unleash hell' threat by US</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Trump ready to “unleash hell” on Iran: White House</strong></h2><p>Iran has not only rejected Trump's diplomatic gesture but also mocked him by saying that America is "talking to itself", claiming that Trump has not been negotiating with anyone in the country. White House said on Wednesday that Trump is prepared to "unleash hell" if Iran does not accept a deal to end the war. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "If Iran fails to accept the reality of the current moment, if they fail to understand that they have been defeated militarily and will continue to be, President Trump will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before." She reiterated Trump's stance that it was Iran that came forward and asked for ceasefire talks. Leavitt further claimed Iran is being “crushed” and is looking for an “exit ramp”.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-d-do-a-number-on-kharg-island-trump-s-1988-warning-to-iran-resurfaces-amid-ceasefire-talks-1774457466155"><strong>'I'd do a number on Kharg Island': Trump’s 1988 warning to Iran resurfaces amid ceasefire talks</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-trump-warns-to-unleash-hell-if-iran-refuses-deal-wion-1774493085632/embed</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“You're beginning to see the regime look for an exit ramp. They recognise they are being CRUSHED. Their ability to attack American and allied forces, as well as their ability to defend their own territory, is dwindling literally hour by hour," Leavitt said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Iran has put forward a list of conditions to end the war, saying it will "end the war when it decides to do so." It wants a "complete halt to aggression and assassinations by the enemy" and the "establishment of concrete mechanisms to ensure that the war is not reimposed on the Islamic Republic."</p>

Benjamin Netanyahu fears Trump could reach a deal with Iran without achieving the objectives of the war. The Israeli Prime Minister and his aides have presented three key goals without which the war would not end.   

Benjamin Netanyahu has given his commanders 48 hours to destroy Iran's weapons arsenal after Donald Trump presented the regime with a 15-point peace plan. Reports suggest the Israeli prime minister is not happy with the proposal and wants the Israel Defense Forces to strike as many high-value Iranian targets as possible quickly. Netanyahu and his aides were reportedly shocked by the plan and now fear that Trump could reach a deal with Iran quickly. However, Tehran rejected the peace proposal on Wednesday. The Israeli PM issued the order at a meeting with his aides, sitting in a bunker in Tel Aviv. The Daily Mail quoted sources as saying that the environment was "tense" as Netanyahu discussed the proposal by the US. Trump's plan wanted Iran to dismantle its existing nuclear capabilities and commit that it would never pursue the development of nuclear weapons. It does not mention anything about a regime change in the country. Netanyahu views the plan as not going far enough, according to reports. Israeli officials have three key goals they say must be met for the conflict to end. This includes eliminating Iran's ballistic-missile stockpile, ensuring Tehran is left incapable of developing a nuclear warhead, and creating an environment within Iran that could support civilians in overthrowing the Islamic regime. "If you do not obtain the three objectives, you will not be able to end the war,' Boaz Bismuth, a member of Netanyahu's party, said. Also Read: Iran clears stance on Trump's peace plan after 'unleash hell' threat by US Trump ready to “unleash hell” on Iran: White House Iran has not only rejected Trump's diplomatic gesture but also mocked him by saying that America is "talking to itself", claiming that Trump has not been negotiating with anyone in the country. White House said on Wednesday that Trump is prepared to "unleash hell" if Iran does not accept a deal to end the war. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "If Iran fails to accept the reality of the current moment, if they fail to understand that they have been defeated militarily and will continue to be, President Trump will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before." She reiterated Trump's stance that it was Iran that came forward and asked for ceasefire talks. Leavitt further claimed Iran is being “crushed” and is looking for an “exit ramp”. Also Read: 'I'd do a number on Kharg Island': Trump’s 1988 warning to Iran resurfaces amid ceasefire talks https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-trump-warns-to-unleash-hell-if-iran-refuses-deal-wion-1774493085632/embed “You're beginning to see the regime look for an exit ramp. They recognise they are being CRUSHED. Their ability to attack American and allied forces, as well as their ability to defend their own territory, is dwindling literally hour by hour," Leavitt said. Meanwhile, Iran has put forward a list of conditions to end the war, saying it will "end the war when it decides to do so." It wants a "complete halt to aggression and assassinations by the enemy" and the "establishment of concrete mechanisms to ensure that the war is not reimposed on the Islamic Republic."

<p>Benjamin Netanyahu fears Trump could reach a deal with Iran without achieving the objectives of the war. The Israeli Prime Minister and his aides have presented three key goals without which the war would not end. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Netanyahu orders 48-hour Iran blitzkrieg in 'tense' bunker meeting over Trump's 15-point peace plan

<p>In its first response to Iran’s claims, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday (Mar 26) dismissed as false reports that an American F/A-18 fighter jet was struck over Chabahar using advanced air defence systems. The command clarified that no US fighter aircraft had been shot down by Iran, countering what it described as misinformation. This comes amid a pattern of similar claims by Iranian forces, which CENTCOM has repeatedly denied, while also insisting that US military assets remain fully operational and accounted for. The statement comes amid US President Donald Trump's push for a peace plan and Iran's rejection of it.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚫FALSE: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a U.S. F/A-18 fighter was struck over Chabahar using new advanced air defense systems.<br><br>✅TRUE: No U.S. fighter aircraft have been shot down by Iran. <a href="https://t.co/I25QFjYo0l">pic.twitter.com/I25QFjYo0l</a></p>&mdash; U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/2036869094595568037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-clears-stance-on-trump-s-peace-plan-after-unleash-hell-threat-by-us-west-asia-war-1774483434830"><strong> Iran clears stance on Trump's peace plan after 'unleash hell' threat by US</strong></a></p><h2>What Iran claimed?</h2><p>Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday (Mar 25) claimed it has struck a US F-18 fighter jet. The IRGC, in a statement, said the aircraft was ‘successfully targeted’, but did not provide details on the location, level of damage, or the pilot’s status. The Islamic Republic's state-linked Press TV also shared footage that appears to capture a fighter jet in flight before a sudden flash occurs close to the aircraft, indicating it may have been struck mid-air. Moments later, the jet seems to become unstable, trailing what looks like a plume that could suggest damage or a loss of control. Although the clip is short, it points to a possible aerial incident. WION couldn't independently verifiy the video.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/us-centcom-issues-first-response-after-iran-claims-strikes-on-uss-abraham-lincoln-1774490335992/1774490335993"><strong>CENTCOM issues first response after Iran claims strikes on USS Abraham Lincoln</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Breaking:<br>A U.S. military <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F18?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F18</a> has been struck by fire from Iran’s integrated air defense network.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Breaking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Breaking</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/US?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#US</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AirDefense?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AirDefense</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Military?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Military</a> <a href="https://t.co/HbXe5DAzwi">pic.twitter.com/HbXe5DAzwi</a></p>&mdash; Consulate General of the I.R. Iran in Mumbai (@IRANinMumbai) <a href="https://twitter.com/IRANinMumbai/status/2036853630012367082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>USS Abraham Lincoln struck by Iran?</h2><p>Iran also claimed that it has fired cruise missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, warning of further launches when the strike group's ships come in range. "The Iranian Navy's Qader cruise missiles (shore-based anti-ship missile) targeted the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier belonging to the US and forced it to change its position," the statement said. It cited Navy chief Admiral Shahram Irani, who said the carrier group's movements were “constantly being monitored." US Central Command denied Iran claims of striking USS Abraham Lincoln, calling them false and sharing proof of operations. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/us-centcom-issues-first-response-after-iran-claims-strikes-on-uss-abraham-lincoln-1774490335992/1774490335994">SEE POST HERE</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> <i>WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.</i></p>

United States Central Command denied Iran claims of downing a US F-18 and striking USS Abraham Lincoln, calling them false. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed success, but no evidence was verified.

In its first response to Iran’s claims, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday (Mar 26) dismissed as false reports that an American F/A-18 fighter jet was struck over Chabahar using advanced air defence systems. The command clarified that no US fighter aircraft had been shot down by Iran, countering what it described as misinformation. This comes amid a pattern of similar claims by Iranian forces, which CENTCOM has repeatedly denied, while also insisting that US military assets remain fully operational and accounted for. The statement comes amid US President Donald Trump's push for a peace plan and Iran's rejection of it.

<p>United States Central Command denied Iran claims of downing a US F-18 and striking USS Abraham Lincoln, calling them false. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed success, but no evidence was verified.</p>

'No aircraft...': US rejects Iran’s claim of downing F-18 fighter jet despite video proof

An Iranian missile landed near Israel’s largest power station in Hadera amid ongoing exchanges in the Israel-Iran war, raising concerns about risks to critical energy infrastructure. The strike occurred near the Orot Rabin Power Plant, which supplies a significant share of the country’s electricity.


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Erdogan has sharply criticised Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict, calling the escalation in West Asia a “war for political survival and power” rather than security.

Turkey leader warned that the conflict risks pushing the region toward wider instability and urged global powers to act to prevent further escalation. His remarks come as tensions remain high between Israel and Iran, with diplomatic efforts continuing alongside military strikes across multiple fronts. 

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Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel in the latest escalation of the Israel-Iran war, with the Israel Defense Forces acknowledging that its air-defence systems are not fully impenetrable. Several impact sites were reported across southern Israel, triggering emergency responses and raising concerns over civilian safety. 


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Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran now has the capacity to launch missiles deep into Europe, raising alarm over the expanding reach of Tehran’s long-range strike capabilities amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. The remarks came after reports of long-range missile launches toward distant strategic targets, with Israeli officials urging global leaders to recognise the broader security threat beyond West Asia.


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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that its air defence systems failed to intercept two Iranian ballistic missiles during overnight attacks on southern Israel, including strikes near Dimona and Arad. The missiles caused injuries and structural damage, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in Israel’s multi-layered missile shield amid the escalating Israel-Iran war.


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Benjamin Netanyahu has called on leaders of other countries to join forces against Iran amid the escalating Israel-Iran war, warning that Tehran’s missile capabilities pose a wider global threat beyond the region. The appeal comes as tensions intensify across West Asia following fresh missile exchanges and growing concerns over regional security and long-range strike risks.


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The Israeli military chief said Iran launched a long-range ballistic missile toward the U.S.-UK military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, highlighting the expanding range of Tehran’s strike capabilities amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. The attempted strike, reportedly over 4,000 km away from Iran, has raised alarm about the potential reach of Iranian missiles beyond West Asia and into Europe and strategic U.S. positions. The development signals a major escalation in the regional conflict.


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At least 75 people were wounded and several others reported missing after Iranian missile strikes hit the southern Israeli town of Arad amid the escalating Israel–Iran War. Emergency teams rushed to the impact site as rescue operations continued through damaged residential areas.


Israel-Iran War: 75 People Wounded After Strikes in Arad Town, Several Missing

Israel has warned it may destroy more homes in villages along its border with Lebanon as tensions escalate in the frontier region. The Israeli military has increased troop deployments and surveillance along the border amid ongoing security concerns and cross-border threats.


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At least 175 people were injured after Iranian missile strikes hit the southern Israeli cities of Arad and Dimona amid the escalating Israel-Iran war. Israeli authorities said multiple ballistic missiles struck residential areas, triggering emergency responses and raising concerns over air-defence interception gaps


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Since the Israel-Iran war began on February 28, attacks across West Asia have sharply increased, drawing multiple countries into the conflict’s expanding footprint. Missile and drone strikes have been reported in Israel, the UAE, Qatar, Jordan and other regional locations, targeting military bases, infrastructure and cities.


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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that its air defence systems failed to intercept two incoming ballistic missiles during a fresh wave of attacks, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in Israel’s missile shield amid escalating tensions in the Iran-Israel conflict.


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Iran has hit Israel's Dimona town after threatening to target Israel’s Dimona nuclear site if the US and Israel push for regime change in Tehran. The heavily guarded facility in the Negev Desert is believed to be central to Israel’s nuclear weapons programme. 

<p>Iran has hit Israel's Dimona town after threatening to target Israel’s Dimona nuclear site if the US and Israel push for regime change in Tehran. The heavily guarded facility in the Negev Desert is believed to be central to Israel’s nuclear weapons programme.&nbsp;</p>

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Hezbollah has launched multiple rocket barrages on Israeli cities, expanding the regional scope of the ongoing Israel-Iran war. Air-raid sirens sounded across northern and central Israel, with several projectiles reportedly penetrating Israel’s Iron Dome air-defence shield and striking populated areas. The attacks come as Israel continues strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, raising fears of a broader regional escalation involving Iran-backed forces across West Asia.


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Israeli media reports claim the United States used bunker-buster bombs in recent strikes on Iran’s heavily fortified Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, a key site in Tehran’s uranium programme. The underground complex is designed to withstand conventional airstrikes, making deep-penetration munitions critical for targeting it.


US-Iran War: Israeli Media Claims Bunker Busters Used by US To Strike Natanz 

Amid the escalating US-Israel war with Iran, Saudi Arabia says it has faced 575 Iranian drone strikes since the conflict intensified, highlighting the widening regional impact of the war. Riyadh stated that most of the drones were intercepted by its air-defence systems, but the attacks targeted key infrastructure and security sites, raising concerns about regional stability and energy security.


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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it tracked and destroyed an Israeli F-16 fighter jet over central Iran, marking a significant assertion amid the escalating US-Israel war with Iran. Iranian media say the aircraft was intercepted by advanced air-defence systems, though independent confirmation from Israel has not yet been reported.


IRGC Claims It Successfully Tracked & Destroyed F-16 Over Central Iran

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly deployed super-heavy multi-warhead cluster missiles, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. These advanced missiles are designed to release multiple sub-munitions mid-flight, posing a complex challenge for Israel’s layered air-defence systems, including Iron Dome and Arrow interceptors.


IRGC Fires Super-Heavy Multi-Warhead Cluster Missiles, Posing New Air-Defence Challenge for Israel 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined a post-war vision to reduce global dependence on the Strait of Hormuz by creating new oil and gas pipeline routes to Israeli Mediterranean ports. The proposal aims to bypass Iranian control over key maritime chokepoints and reshape regional energy transport after the ongoing Israel-Iran war.


Israel-Iran War: Israeli Prime Minister's Post-War Plan to Replace Hormuz Strait 

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned that military operations against Iran will escalate significantly from Sunday, signalling a new phase in the ongoing Israel-Iran war. The statement comes amid intensifying strikes on Iranian military and nuclear-linked targets and continued missile launches toward Israeli territory. 


Israel-Iran War: Israeli Defence Minister Says Attacks to Escalate From Sunday 

Fresh strikes by the United States and Israel have targeted Iran’s key Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, marking another escalation in the ongoing US-Iran war. Iranian authorities confirmed the attack on the strategic site, which is central to Tehran’s uranium enrichment programme.


US-Iran War: Renewed Attack by US And Israel on Iran's Natanz Facility

In the escalating US‑Iran war and wider Gulf conflict, an Indian national has been confirmed killed in Saudi Arabia, according to the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. The fatality occurred amid recent missile and drone strikes that have targeted residential and strategic areas in the kingdom as tensions intensify across the region

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Iran’s use of cluster‑warhead missiles in the ongoing Israel‑Iran war has posed a serious test to Israel’s air defence systems. Instead of a single warhead, these missiles open mid‑air and release multiple submunitions, spreading dozens of smaller explosives over a wide area -a tactic aimed at overwhelming point‑defence systems like the Iron Dome and long‑range interceptors.


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Iran’s use of cluster-warhead missiles is emerging as a major challenge for Israel’s air defence systems, adding complexity to an already intense conflict. Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, these weapons break apart mid-air and release multiple submunitions, spreading over a wide area and making interception far more difficult.


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Hezbollah and Iran have launched intense rocket and missile barrages targeting central Israel, raising concerns over the effectiveness of Israel’s air defence systems. Reports indicate that large-scale, coordinated attacks may have overwhelmed parts of the Iron Dome, allowing some projectiles to penetrate and strike populated areas.


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Iran’s drone warfare campaign is rapidly expanding across West Asia, with coordinated strikes targeting energy and industrial facilities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait. Key infrastructure, including oil refineries and gas facilities, has been hit or disrupted, intensifying fears of a wider regional war.


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<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu caused a major furore on Thursday night when he said "Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan" in a televised address. He has now issued a clarification, saying he “did not denigrate Jesus Christ” and that he was merely quoting historian Will Durant, Times of Israel reported. “History proves that, unfortunately and unhappily, Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan. Because if you are strong enough, ruthless enough, powerful enough, evil will overcome good. Aggression will overcome moderation," Netanyahu said in the address. He quickly faced backlash for his choice of words, with critics slamming him for suggesting that those who possess the most power determine what is "right." The PM responded in an X post, "A fervent admirer of Jesus Christ, Durant stated that morality by itself is not enough to ensure survival,” the post reads. “A morally superior civilisation may still fall to a ruthless enemy if it does not have the power to defend itself.”</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/premium-petrol-hike-by-rs-2-per-litre-in-india-amid-iran-war-check-fuel-rates-today-1774002061567"><strong>Premium petrol price hike by Rs 2.35 per litre in India amid Iran war</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Netanyahu slammed for suggesting “might makes everything right”</strong></h2><p>“Israel’s already fighting the global optics war, and the PM decides to drop ‘might makes right, Jesus who?’ in the middle of it," Mario Nawfal, a Dubai-based entrepreneur, wrote, also saying, "that’s not a flex, that’s a facepalm on steroids." In the same address, Netanyahu said that the war with Iran could end "a lot faster than people think." He also mentioned that the current leader of Iran is missing and that he is "not sure who’s running Iran right now", since Mojtaba Khamenei, who was named the new Supreme Leader, "has not shown his face".</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-confirms-irgc-spokesperson-brig-gen-ali-mohammad-naeini-killed-in-us-israeli-airstrikes-1773995438516"><strong>Iran confirms IRGC spokesperson Brig Gen Ali Mohammad Naeini killed in US-Israeli airstrikes</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨🇮🇱 Netanyahu: &quot;Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan. Because if you are strong enough, ruthless enough, powerful enough, evil will overcome good.&quot; <br><br>He is actually the antichrist... <a href="https://t.co/HxtUDIaYq1">pic.twitter.com/HxtUDIaYq1</a></p>&mdash; Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) <a href="https://twitter.com/jacksonhinklle/status/2034747124621963716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A morally superior civilization may still fall to a ruthless enemy if it does not have the power to defend itself.<br><br>No offense was meant.</p>&mdash; Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsraeliPM/status/2034839224411709503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260320/image-1774006806445.png"></figure><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2><strong>‘I am alive,’ says Netanyahu</strong></h2><p><br>Netanyahu started the address by saying, “I’m alive, and you’re all witnesses." There has been a lot of speculation about whether he was alive or not since the war started. He posted a video from a coffee shop, which people claimed could be AI-generated. He used the press conference to debunk all those rumours. The PM then gave an update on the ongoing war with Iran, saying, "We are winning, and Iran is being decimated. This war is ending a lot faster than people think."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-war-prices-surge-above-already-high-36-inflation-rate-shops-shut-amid-rising-price-1773999909874/embed</p><h2><strong>Attack on Iran gas field</strong></h2><p>He also denied that Israel dragged the US into the war. "Does anyone really think that someone can tell President Trump what to do?" he told reporters. &nbsp;Netanyahu also clarified that Israel acted on its own in the strike on an Iranian gas field. In response, Tehran hit Qatar's main gas hub, which caused panic and sent oil prices soaring. US President Donald Trump said in a social media post that Israel attacked the Asaluyeh gas compound alone, and he had told them to refrain from hitting gas fields again.</p>

Benjamin Netanyahu made a controversial statement in his Thursday night address by comparing Jesus Christ and Genghis Khan, and suggesting that the former is weaker. He later issued a clarification, stating those were not his words.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu caused a major furore on Thursday night when he said "Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan" in a televised address. He has now issued a clarification, saying he “did not denigrate Jesus Christ” and that he was merely quoting historian Will Durant, Times of Israel reported. “History proves that, unfortunately and unhappily, Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan. Because if you are strong enough, ruthless enough, powerful enough, evil will overcome good. Aggression will overcome moderation," Netanyahu said in the address. He quickly faced backlash for his choice of words, with critics slamming him for suggesting that those who possess the most power determine what is "right." The PM responded in an X post, "A fervent admirer of Jesus Christ, Durant stated that morality by itself is not enough to ensure survival,” the post reads. “A morally superior civilisation may still fall to a ruthless enemy if it does not have the power to defend itself.” Also Read: Premium petrol price hike by Rs 2.35 per litre in India amid Iran war Netanyahu slammed for suggesting “might makes everything right” “Israel’s already fighting the global optics war, and the PM decides to drop ‘might makes right, Jesus who?’ in the middle of it," Mario Nawfal, a Dubai-based entrepreneur, wrote, also saying, "that’s not a flex, that’s a facepalm on steroids." In the same address, Netanyahu said that the war with Iran could end "a lot faster than people think." He also mentioned that the current leader of Iran is missing and that he is "not sure who’s running Iran right now", since Mojtaba Khamenei, who was named the new Supreme Leader, "has not shown his face". Also Read: Iran confirms IRGC spokesperson Brig Gen Ali Mohammad Naeini killed in US-Israeli airstrikes

<p>Benjamin Netanyahu made a controversial statement in his Thursday night address by comparing Jesus Christ and Genghis Khan, and suggesting that the former is weaker. He later issued a clarification, stating those were not his words.</p>

'Evil will overcome good...': Netanyahu’s 'Jesus vs Genghis Khan' quote sparks global backlash. Here is what he said

<p>Israel said an oil refinery in the northern city of Haifa was struck during an Iranian missile attack, but officials emphasised that the impact caused no major or lasting damage to critical infrastructure. In a statement on Thursday (March 19), Energy Minister Eli Cohen said the strike affected the Oil Refineries Ltd facility, briefly disrupting electricity supply in parts of the north. Power was restored quickly, with most customers regaining service within a short period.</p><p>“The damage to the power grid in the north is localised and not significant,” Cohen said. “Also, in the barrage towards the north, there was no significant damage to Israeli infrastructure sites.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-israel-acted-alone-netanyahu-says-on-iran-gas-strikes-i-misled-no-one-on-us-involvement-1773948704689"><strong>'Israel acted alone', Netanyahu says on Iran gas strikes; 'I misled no one' on US involvement</strong></a></p><h2>Watch the videos here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">❗️🇮🇷⚔️🇮🇱 - The Bazan Oil Refinery in Haifa, northern Israel—Israel&#39;s largest oil processing facility—sustained limited damage during Iran&#39;s most recent missile attack on the country.<br><br>The strike damaged two buildings and one vehicle in the Haifa area, caused localized power… <a href="https://t.co/USfotbOpNW">pic.twitter.com/USfotbOpNW</a></p>&mdash; 🔥🗞The Informant (@theinformant_x) <a href="https://twitter.com/theinformant_x/status/2034659128136593537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>According to Israel Electric Corp, a power line in the Haifa area was hit by shrapnel from an intercepted missile, triggering a temporary outage that lasted around 45 minutes before being fully resolved. The latest strike comes amid a broader escalation in regional hostilities. Iran has launched a wave of missile and drone attacks across the Middle East in recent weeks, following coordinated strikes by Israel and the United States targeting its energy infrastructure.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇮🇱🇮🇷 Israel, Haifa oil refinery after the Iranian attack. <a href="https://t.co/iYJJ14xORB">https://t.co/iYJJ14xORB</a> <a href="https://t.co/VOtFg3SGTV">pic.twitter.com/VOtFg3SGTV</a></p>&mdash; The Daily News (@DailyNewsJustIn) <a href="https://twitter.com/DailyNewsJustIn/status/2034666312790671850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Tehran has framed its actions as retaliation. Earlier this week, Iranian forces targeted several oil and gas facilities in the Gulf region after an Israeli strike hit the South Pars offshore gas field, one of the world’s largest natural gas reserves. In Haifa, authorities said debris from an intercepted missile fell within the city and is being examined as part of a hazardous materials response, raising concerns about potential environmental risks even when direct damage is limited. The Haifa oil refinery has been targeted before.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-israeli-pm-iran-has-no-capability-to-enrich-uranium-1773951264571/embed"><strong>https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-israeli-pm-iran-has-no-capability-to-enrich-uranium-1773951264571/embed</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A similar Iranian strike last June killed three people and forced a temporary shutdown of operations, highlighting the vulnerability of key energy infrastructure amid ongoing tensions. While Israeli officials maintain that the latest damage was minimal, the continued exchange of strikes underscores the risk of further escalation across the region, particularly as energy facilities remain a central target in the conflict.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Smoke was seen rising from Haifa oil refinery in northern Israel, this morning after an Iranian missile attack.<br> <a href="https://t.co/uuxTgMIKjA">pic.twitter.com/uuxTgMIKjA</a></p>&mdash; OSINT Spectator (@osintspectator) <a href="https://twitter.com/osintspectator/status/2034703164642103646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Iran missile strike hits Haifa oil refinery, Israel reports ‘no significant damage’

Israel said an oil refinery in the northern city of Haifa was struck during an Iranian missile attack, but officials emphasised that the impact caused no major or lasting damage to critical infrastructure. In a statement on Thursday (March 19), Energy Minister Eli Cohen said the strike affected the Oil Refineries Ltd facility, briefly disrupting electricity supply in parts of the north. Power was restored quickly, with most customers regaining service within a short period. “The damage to the power grid in the north is localised and not significant,” Cohen said. “Also, in the barrage towards the north, there was no significant damage to Israeli infrastructure sites.” Also Read: 'Israel acted alone', Netanyahu says on Iran gas strikes; 'I misled no one' on US involvement Watch the videos here

<p>According to reports, Iran hits Haifa refinery in missile strike; Israel reports minimal damage and brief outage as regional attacks escalate</p>

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