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Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - The Regional War

  • Writer: Adi Ronen Argov
    Adi Ronen Argov
  • Mar 17
  • 2 min read
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.


Lebanon

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.


2. Casualties:

◦ Since March 2, 2026:

- 912 killed and 2,221 injured.

Sources: Addameer, Al Jazeera, Amar Assadi Telegram, Colonization & Wall Resistance Commission, Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, DCI - Palestine, Democracy Now, Genocide in Gaza, Haaretz, IDF (Israel Defence Forces), HRANA-Human Rights Activists News Agency, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), Jordan Valley Activists (Media groups), Letters of American healthcare workers who worked in Gaza, Local Call, OCHA OPT, Looking the Occupation in the Eye, Masafering (Outside the Herd), Middle East Eye, Ministry of Public Health – Gaza, Ministry of Public Health - Lebanon, Palestinian Health Ministry, Palestine Datasets, Palestine Red Crescent Society, Quds News, South Hebron Mountain Activists (Media groups), Rosa News, Ta’ayush, Tasnim News Agency, Tech for Palestine, UNICEF, Wafa News Agency, The Washington Post, WHO, yNet, Zirat War.


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