Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi said on Sunday (local time) that his country's "nuclear material" was currently buried under rubble following recent attacks on its nuclear facilities. He said that the material may be recoverable in the future, but remains inaccessible for now, CBS News reported. Speaking in a CBS News interview, Araghchi said Iran's "nuclear material" was buried after strikes on its nuclear infrastructure. He added that while it may be possible to recover the material, Iran currently has no plans to retrieve it. "They are under the rubbles. Our nuclear facilities were attacked, and everything is under the rubbles. There is the possibility to retrieve them, but under the supervision of the agency. If one day we come to the conclusion to do that, it would be under the supervision of the agency. But for the time being, we have no program. We have no plan to recover them from under the rubbles," Araghchi said, as reported by CBS News, referring to oversight by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Araghchi also said Iran had previously been willing to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched material during negotiations with the United States before the latest escalation. "Well, that was one of the elements of a deal that we were negotiating with our, you know, American interlocutors. That element dealt with the question of Iran's 60 percent enriched material, and I offered actually, that we are ready to dilute those enriched material, or down blend them, as they say, into lower percentage," he said. "That was a big offer, a big concession in order to prove that Iran has never wanted nuclear weapons and would never want them," CBS News quoted the Iranian leader as saying. Earlier, President Donald Trump stated that the US might conduct further military operations against Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub. In an interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump asserted that previous American strikes had "totally demolished" the majority of the island's oil infrastructure. He further remarked that the US "may hit it a few more times just for fun." Throughout the ongoing hostilities, US forces have launched airstrikes against military installations on the island, striking numerous targets, including missile storage facilities and various defence sites. While earlier reports suggested that the oil export infrastructure remained largely undamaged, Trump announced on Saturday that the US had indeed struck the island, which he described as a vital hub for Iran's oil trade. The President claimed that US forces had "obliterated" military installations on Kharg Island. Located in the Persian Gulf, the site serves as the primary gateway for Iran's crude oil shipments to international markets. Although the terminals themselves were not the primary focus of the recent strikes, Trump cautioned that energy infrastructure remains a potential target if Tehran continues to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
16 March,2026 10:03 AM IST | Tehran, Iran | ANIPresident Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said Iran's military has been so heavily damaged by US strikes that it would take the country a decade to rebuild, but added that he sees 'no reason to' officially declare victory as Iran has been 'decimated'. While addressing the press on Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, when asked whether he was prepared to declare the conflict over, Trump said, "No reason to. I think I'd just say they're decimated, but I haven't--I think that we've done damage to them right now. If we left right now, it would take them 10 years and more to rebuild. But I'm still not declaring it over." Trump claimed US military operations had "essentially defeated Iran". "Militarily, we've essentially--as far as I'm concerned--we've essentially defeated Iran. I guess they can have a little bit of a fight back, but not much. Not much. We've taken out their air forces, as you know. We've taken out their air defence. They have no air defence whatsoever," he said. He added that multiple senior Iranian leaders had also been eliminated during the campaign. "We've taken out their leadership times two, four, three--might be three, we'll find out soon," Trump said. Trump also referred to US strikes on Iran's major oil export facility on Kharg Island, saying Washington still could inflict further damage. "We attacked Kharg Island, and it was left with just one little area standing. And the standing part is where they have the pipes, where the oil pipes come in. And we can do that on five minutes' notice. We have it all locked and loaded and ready to go if we want to do it. But we chose not to do it--I chose not to do it yet. Let's see what happens," he said. Trump also said Iran was seeking negotiations with the United States. "They want to negotiate. They want to negotiate badly. I don't think they're ready. Just on what I'm hearing, they want to negotiate badly, as they should. But I don't think they're ready to do what they have to do. But I think they will be ready at some point," he said. He again appreciated the US military for carrying out its operation amidst the conflict. "Our military is incredible. The job they've done is just incredible," he added. Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday (local time) rejected the claims made by US President Donald Trump that it was seeking a ceasefire, saying that Iran was ready to defend itself as long as it takes. He also spoke in defence of the strikes carried out on United States military assets in Gulf countries, CBS News reported. Araghchi said that Tehran will continue military action until the US ends the "illegal war". In an interview with CBS News, the Iranian leader dismissed the claims that Iran had sought negotiations or a truce. "No, we never asked for a cease-fire, and we have never asked even for negotiation. We are ready to defend ourselves as long as it takes," Araghchi said. This comes after Trump had claimed that US forces had "obliterated" military installations on Kharg Island. Located in the Persian Gulf, the site serves as the primary gateway for Iran's crude oil shipments to international markets. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 March,2026 08:52 AM IST | Washington | ANIMissile and drone attacks across the Gulf signalled a dangerous expansion of the Iran-US-Israel conflict as Tehran warned it could widen strikes and ordered evacuations at key ports in the United Arab Emirates. Air defence systems were activated across Bahrain and Saudi Arabia as projectiles were intercepted, raising fears for shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. As global energy markets braced for disruption, US President Donald Trump urged allies to deploy warships to keep the vital oil corridor “open and safe”. War by the numbers Indicator FiguresWar duration Week 3Gulf civilian deaths 12+US military deaths 13Displaced in Lebanon 850,000Death toll in Lebanon 800+ This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 March,2026 08:16 AM IST | Dubai | AgenciesA pilot from Alabama had just been promoted to major in January and had been deployed less than a week when the refuelling aircraft he was aboard crashed in Iraq this week, killing him and five others, his brother-in-law said Saturday. Alex Klinner, 33, leaves behind three small children: 7-month-old twins and a 2-year-old son, his brother-in-law, James Harrill, said Saturday while confirming his death. "It's kind of heartbreaking to say: He was just a really good dad and really loved his family a lot - like a lot," Harrill said. Also aboard the aircraft was an Ohio man whose loved ones remembered him for his smile, his parents said. The Pentagon hasn't yet revealed the identities of the six, but families began revealing who had died Saturday. The aircraft was in "friendly" airspace, supporting operations against Iran, when an unspecified incident involving another aircraft occurred, according to US Central Command. The other plane landed safety, US military officials said. The Ohio Air National Guard's 121st Air Refuelling Wing said in a Facebook post late Friday that three of the dead were airmen who served in the Columbus-based unit. "We share in the sorrow of their loved ones, and we must not forget the valuable contributions these Airmen made to their country and the impact they have left on our organisation," according to the 121st Air Refuelling Wing's post. A new father and a new major Klinner, an eight-year US Air Force veteran from Birmingham, Alabama, had just moved with his family into a new home, his wife, Libby Klinner, said in an Instagram post mourning his death. An outdoorsman who enjoyed hiking, Klinner was also ready to help others. When Harrill last saw him in January, Klinner had shovelled Harrill's vehicle out of the snow during a family wedding. "Alex was one of those guys that had this steady command about him," said Harrill, who helped set up a GoFundMe site for Klinner's family. "He was literally one of the most kindest, giving people." Libby Klinner said in a post that her heart is broken for their children, who will grow up not knowing their father. "They won't get to see firsthand the way he would jump up to help in any way he could," she wrote. "They won't see how goofy and funny he was. They won't witness his selflessness, the way he thought about everyone else before himself. They won't get to feel the deep love he had for them." A man with a ready smile Sgt. Tyler Simmons of Columbus, Ohio, also was among six service members who died Thursday in the crash of a KC-135 Stratotanker, his mother, Cheryl Simmons, confirmed on Saturday. Cheryl Simmons said she was making funeral plans for her son. In a statement obtained by WCMH-TV in Columbus, Tyler Simmons' family said it was saddened beyond measure to hear of the fatal crash. "Tyler's smile could light up any room, his strong presence would fill it. His parents, grandparents, family and friends are grief stricken for the loss of life," they said. The refuelling aircraft is a mainstay in the US military US Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, has said the crash occurred on a combat mission but was over "friendly" territory in western Iraq. Military officials said it is being investigated and was "not due to hostile or friendly fire." The KC-135 aircraft refuels other planes in midair, allowing them to fly longer distances and sustain operations without landing. The plane can also be used to transport wounded personnel and conduct surveillance missions, according to military experts. The Congressional Research Service says the Air Force last year had 376 KC-135s, including 151 on active duty, 163 in the Air National Guard and 62 in the Air Force Reserve. It has been in service for more than 60 years. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 March,2026 09:41 PM IST | Washington | AP | PTIGulf states reported new missile and drone attacks Sunday after Tehran threatened to widen its campaign and called for the evacuation of three major ports in the United Arab Emirates as Iranian strikes there - part of a broader war with the United States and Israel - progress into their third week. Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE warned people that they were working to intercept incoming projectiles, a day after Iran called for the port evacuations, threatening for the first time a neighbouring country's non-US assets. Iran earlier accused the United States of using "ports, docks and hideouts" in the UAE to launch strikes on Kharg Island, home to the main terminal handling Iran's oil exports, without providing evidence. The UAE and other Gulf countries that host US bases have denied allowing their land or airspace to be used for military operations against Iran. Iranian strikes have killed at least a dozen civilians in Gulf states, most of them migrant workers. At least 13 members of the US military have been killed since the war began, including seven in combat and six who died in a plane crash over Iraq last week. US President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Lebanon's humanitarian crisis deepened, with over 800 people killed and 850,000 displaced as Israel launched waves of strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Iran says the US attacked from close to Dubai Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said the US attacked Kharg Island and Abu Musa Island from two locations in the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah and a place "very close to Dubai," calling that dangerous and saying Iran "will try to be careful not to attack any populated area" there. US Central Command said it had no response to Iran's claim. A diplomatic adviser to the UAE's president, Anwar Gargash, rejected accusations that the US used its land or air as a base for its attacks on Kharg Island. Iran has fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Arab Gulf neighbours during the war, but it has said it was targeting US assets, even as hits or attempts were reported on civilian ones such as airports and oil fields. Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz was closed only to "those who are attacking us and their allies." Trump urges allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz As global anxiety soars over oil prices and supplies, Trump said Saturday that he hopes China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK and others send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz "open and safe." Britain, in response, said it was discussing with allies a "range of options" to secure shipping. Araghchi, in a social media post, urged neighbours to "expel foreign aggressors" and described Trump's call as "begging." On Saturday, Iran's joint military command reiterated its threat to attack US-linked "oil, economic and energy infrastructures" in the region if the Islamic Republic's oil infrastructure is hit. Iran's semiofficial Fars news agency said the Kharg Island strikes caused no damage to oil infrastructure. It said they targeted an air defence facility, a naval base, the airport control tower and an offshore oil company's helicopter hangar. US identifies 6 killed in military aircraft crash The US Department of Defence on Saturday identified six service members who died when the military re-fuelling aircraft they were aboard crashed on Thursday while supporting operations against Iran. The service members were Maj. John A. Klinner, 33; Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31; Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34; Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38; Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30; and Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons, 28, according to US officials. The crash in western Iraq followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in "friendly airspace," according to US Central Command. The other plane landed safely. Another attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad on Saturday. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. The embassy complex, one of the largest US diplomatic facilities in the world, has been repeatedly targeted by rockets and drones fired by Iran-aligned militias. The State Department again warned citizens in Iraq to leave "now," and by land since commercial flights were not available. It noted that Iran and Iran-aligned militia groups "may continue to target" US citizens, interests and infrastructure This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 March,2026 02:31 PM IST | Cairo | APSeveral drones struck Kuwait's international airport on Saturday and hit its radar system but did not injure anyone, the country's civil aviation authority said. "Kuwait International Airport was targeted by several drones this evening, which struck its radar system," the authority said. "Thankfully, no injuries were recorded." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
15 March,2026 01:38 PM IST | Kuwait City | AFPNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his teenage daughter, observed a live-fire test of multiple rocket launch systems, state media reported Sunday, a likely response to ongoing U.S.-South Korean military training that North Korea views as an invasion rehearsal. The official Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim watched the strike drill involving twelve 600mm-calibre, ultraprecision rocket launchers off North Korea's east coast on Saturday. South Korea's military said Saturday it detected about 10 ballistic missiles fired from North Korea's capital region toward the eastern sea. South Korea's national security council called the launches a provocation that violated U.N. Security Council resolutions that bans any ballistic activities by North Korea. KCNA cited Kim as saying that the drill would expose enemies within the 420-kilometer (260-mile) striking range, to "uneasiness" and give them "a deep understanding of the destructive power of tactical nuclear weapon," KCNA said. He apparently referred to South Korea and U.S. troops stationed in South Korea. "If this weapon is used, the opponent's military infrastructure within its striking range can never survive," Kim said, according to KCNA. KCNA photos showed Kim and his daughter, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae and aged about 13, walking near huge olive-green launch trucks and looking at weapons being launched from them. The girl has been accompanying her father at numerous high-profile events like missile tests and military parades since late 2022, stoking outside speculation that she's being groomed as his heir. Experts say North Korea's large-sized rocket launchers blur the boundaries between artillery systems and ballistic missiles because they can create their own thrust and are guided during delivery. North Korea has said some of these systems are capable of delivering nuclear warheads. The springtime U.S.-South Korean Freedom Shield training, a computer-simulated command post exercise, is to run through March 19. North Korea often reacts to the exercise with its own weapons tests and fiery rhetoric. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
15 March,2026 12:03 PM IST | Seoul | APIran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday accused the United States of launching attacks on two Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and warned that Tehran will respond, according to Iranian state media Press TV. Araghchi said the attacks targeted Kharg Island, which hosts Iran's major oil export terminals, and Abu Musa, a strategic island near the entrance of the Strat of Hormuz. "Last night they attacked Kharg Island and Abu Musa Island with the artillery-rocket system HIMARS, which is a short-range rocket system," he said. He claimed the rockets were launched from locations in the UAE, including Ras Al Khaimah and an area close to Dubai. "They launched these rockets from the soil of our neighbours. It is crystal clear they are using our neighbours' territory to attack us, and this is absolutely unacceptable," he said. Press TV reported Araghchi as saying that Iranian forces tracked the attacks and warned that launching weapons from densely populated areas was extremely dangerous. He added that Iran would respond, but would exercise caution to avoid hitting residential areas. "What we are doing within the framework of legitimate defence is targeting American bases, facilities, assets and interests, which unfortunately are located in the territories of our neighbours," he said. According to Press TV, the strikes did not hit Iranian energy infrastructure but caused damage to military sites on the two islands. Earlier, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters Ebrahim Zolfaghari warned that Iran considers it a legitimate right to target the locations from which US missiles were launched. He said the US military had been launching missiles from ports, docks and hideouts within cities in the UAE against Abu Musa Island and parts of Kharg Island. "We warn the UAE leadership that the Islamic Republic of Iran views it as its legitimate right to strike the origins of American missile launches," Zolfaghari said, according to Press TV. He also urged residents in the UAE to stay away from areas near ports, docks and locations used by US forces to avoid harm during potential Iranian retaliatory strikes. Meanwhile, a key oil hub in the UAE was disrupted, and the US Embassy in Iraq was struck by drones on Saturday (local time) amid escalating West Asia conflict, according to CNN. A fire broke out at the Fujairah Port earlier after debris from an intercepted drone fell on the facility, the Fujairah Media Office said, as reported by CNN. The incident came after Iran's military warned it could target ports and docks in the UAE in retaliation for a US strike on the critical Iranian oil export hub of Kharg Island. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 March,2026 10:26 AM IST | Tehran | ANIThe United Arab Emirates' air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 33 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran on Saturday, the UAE Ministry of Defence said. In a post on X, the ministry said the interceptions were carried out as part of ongoing defensive operations amid the escalating regional conflict. "UAE air defence systems on 14th March engaged 9 ballistic missiles and 33 UAVs launched from Iran," the ministry stated. It added that since the onset of what it described as Iranian aggression, the country's air defence systems have intercepted a total of 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,600 UAVs launched from Iran. According to the ministry, the attacks have resulted in six fatalities involving nationals from the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh so far. The ministry also said that 141 people have sustained minor to moderate injuries. "These attacks have resulted in 6 fatalities of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals and 141 minor to moderate injuries among nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Turkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia and Sweden," the statement read. The UAE Ministry of Defence affirmed that the country remains fully prepared to address any threats and will firmly confront attempts to undermine national security. It added that the UAE is committed to protecting its sovereignty, security and stability while safeguarding its national interests and capabilities. Meanwhile, CNN reported, citing a security official, that two drones struck the US Embassy in Baghdad, though the extent of the damage and possible injuries remains unclear. According to CNN, the drones hit the US diplomatic compound in the Iraqi capital, prompting concerns over the security situation in the area. Video footage geolocated by CNN showed smoke and small flames rising from a building in the vicinity of the embassy compound following the incident. Authorities have not yet confirmed the extent of the damage or whether there were any casualties. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 March,2026 10:14 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | ANIChinese traditional medicines have been using cow gallstones for thousands of years to treat all sorts of serious illnesses, including hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Now that China has a rate of strokes three times higher than that of the United States of America, the demand for gallstones is higher than ever, increasing their prices. The price of cow gallstones went up to $5800 per ounce in 2025, making it twice as expensive as gold. But if you think the issue lies in the cost of some not-so-cute infinity stones, hold your thought. The problem was always with their scarcity. Cow gallstone smuggling and robberies has increased in different part of the world including in the rural town of Bahetus, Brazil. PIC/ODDITY CENTRAL The chances of gallstone formation in cows increases with age, but slaughterhouses around the world chose to slaughter cattle at younger ages for efficient agriculture. Doesn’t feel so efficient anymore, does it? The price of the stones depends on their size so larger the stones, the higher their price. Gallstone smuggling and robberies have also increased in the rural town of Bahetus, Brazil (nowhere near China by the way). Armed criminals attack cattle farms to steal all the gallstones they could find. Slaughterhouse employees have also started smuggling gallstones, aiding the black market for the same. $5800Price per ounce of cow gallstones, making it twice as costly as gold Etsy goes to Salem-town The marketplace bans witches from the platform, who now feel persecuted It had been a haven for witches to sell their services for years. PIC/ISTOCK The witches might curse Etsy next.The online marketplace has reportedly begun removing sellers offering spellcasting services after banning supernatural services. For years, the platform had become a haven where online witches could sell everything from soulmate drawings to good-weather spells for weddings to curses on ex-lovers. Now, some sellers claim they’ve been abruptly banned with little warning. “It feels like persecution,” said one seller, comparing the crackdown to a modern witch hunt. Real life Toy Story! PIC/INSTAGRAM @NIKOLAITEDESCHI Nikolai Tedeschi, an Arizona-based collector, has built one of the largest Toy Story collections. He now holds the massive collection in a specially designed room styled to look like Andy’s bedroom from the films. Doppelgänger Date PIC/NORWALK HOUR American actress Amanda Peet says that her husband dated her celeb doppelgänger, Lake Bell, when they were on a nine-month hiatus. The two women have been mistaken so frequently that it inspired a scene in her new movie Fantasy Life. Baby Driver PIC/ODDITY CENTRAL China’s youngest professional racecar driver, Shao Ziyan, got his licence when he was only five years old. He was introduced to racing simulators by the age of one, and started driving race karts before he was three. However, Shao Ziyan does not drive on public roads. For obvious reasons. Killer bird PIC/ISTOCK The cassowary, a six-foot-tall, flightless bird, has been on Earth for over 60 million years. It has officially been declared as the most dangerous bird on the planet, with its five inch claws. In 2019, the bird killed a man in Florida with a single kick that severed his artery. Ouch. Australia was smart to declare war on the emus! Pizza Pie Primo PIC/SIXTHMAN Italian semi-pro wrestler Luigi Primo has gone viral for his genius wrestling move, where he knocks his opponents out by throwing a pizza at them. He stays true to his character, dressing like a pizza chef and mixing wrestling with his antics. He has single-handedly made matches into much more entertaining spectacles, and has garnered over millions of views online. He first appeared at a backyard wrestling show in Texas. Paul for president PIC/YOUTUBE @ASSOCIATED PRESS US President Donald Trump has proudly promised to endorse Jake Paul if he ever chooses to run for office. During a speechin Kentucky, Trump declared this support, which was followed by a brief speech from the controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer. Later that evening, Paul uploaded a video of the two of them pumping their fists to the viral hit YMCA. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 March,2026 09:52 AM IST | Los Angeles | AgenciesThe Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that two senior Iranian intelligence officials were killed in a targeted airstrike carried out by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) in Tehran. In a post on X, the IDF said, "ELIMINATED: Abdollah Jalali-Nasab & Amir Shariat, senior intelligence officials of the "Khatam al-Anbiya" Emergency Command. The two senior commanders were key figures in the Iranian intelligence community and close to the leadership of the Iranian terrorist regime." 🔴ELIMINATED: Abdollah Jalali-Nasab & Amir Shariat, senior intelligence officials of the “Khatam al-Anbiya” Emergency CommandThe two senior commanders were key figures in the Iranian intelligence community and close to the leadership of the Iranian terrorist regime. pic.twitter.com/fhdVnMPfsj — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 14, 2026 The IDF identified the officials as Abdollah Jalali-Nasab and Amir Shariat, describing them as senior intelligence figures in Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya emergency command. According to the Jerusalem Post, the IDF said the strike was conducted with precise guidance from Israeli Military Intelligence. According to the IDF, the two men had recently been appointed as acting replacements in the intelligence division after their predecessor, Saleh Asadi, was killed during the early phase of what Israel calls Operation Roaring Lion. The Khatam al-Anbiya emergency command is responsible for gathering and analysing intelligence for senior officials in Iran's security establishment, assessments that help shape the country's military decision-making against Israel, according to a news report by The Jerusalem Post. Israeli military spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin said the operation was part of a broader campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure. According to The Jerusalem Post, since the start of the campaign, hundreds of Israeli Air Force aircraft have struck hundreds of targets linked to the Iranian government across Iran, Defrin said. He added that the operation began with a surprise attack after Israeli military intelligence identified two gathering points in Tehran where senior Iranian security leaders had assembled. The reported strike comes a day after the Israeli military said it had completed 20 waves of attacks against more than 150 Iranian government targets, in what appears to be an escalating effort to disrupt Iran's command and intelligence networks, according to The Jerusalem Post. Earlier, the IDF said its joint military operations with the US against Iran in the Middle East will continue until an "existential threat" to Israel is eliminated. Speaking in an interview with ANI, IDF spokesperson Lt Ben Cohen said Israel is prepared for a prolonged operation if required, stressing that the objective is to neutralise Iran's military capabilities that threaten Israel and the wider region. "I'm not going to give any specific timeframe, but I'll tell you that we're going to keep going until we know that we've taken away that existential threat," Cohen said. Cohen noted that while Israel generally seeks to avoid prolonged conflicts, operations against Iran's military infrastructure could take time due to the scale of the threat. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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