Iran attacks Israel and Gulf countries as the war enters its 12th day

The trails after aerial defenses are activated against missile fire from Iran, as seen over Jerusalem, March 12, 2026 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

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The conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States completed its 12th day with intense military activity

Since dawn, Iran has launched its fourth salvo of ballistic missiles against Israel, causing no injuries. Israeli defense systems intercepted the projectile, but sirens sounded in areas of Jerusalem, the south of the country, and Judea-Samaria. This was the fourth such attack since midnight, adding to three others overnight that also caused no casualties, as the missiles were intercepted or fell in open areas.

Iran has expanded its retaliatory campaign beyond Israel, targeting locations in the Persian Gulf. Iranian drones struck Kuwait’s international airport, causing only material damage and no injuries, according to the country’s civil aviation authorities. Shortly afterward, another Iranian attack set fire to fuel tanks in the Muharraq province of Bahrain. The local Interior Ministry advised residents of three regions to stay indoors, close windows, and seal ventilation openings due to the smoke from the flames.

In a similar vein of disrupting global energy trade, two oil tankers were attacked near the Iraqi coast, about 50 km away. The incident left at least one Indian crew member dead, an undetermined number missing, and 38 rescued-among them, 15 evacuated Indians. Images show the ships in flames. The Iraqi government classified the episode as sabotage. The Strait of Hormuz, through which a large part of the world’s oil passes, remained practically closed to tankers, as Iran promised to prevent any oil exports from the Gulf for the duration of the war.

Additional footage of the two oil tankers struck by Iran in the northern Persian Gulf tonight, both reportedly loaded with Iraqi oil. The tankers have been completely engulfed in flame, and are leaking burning oil.

From the American and Israeli sides, the US Central Command released images of attacks that destroyed several Iranian aircraft at Kerman airport in southern Iran. Among them were a C-130 Hercules and a P-3 Orion, all models supplied by the US before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, as well as a Russian Il-76. The official statement highlighted: “The Iranian regime is losing air capability day by day. American forces are not just defending themselves-we are methodically dismantling these threats.”

Explosions were also heard in downtown Dubai, with reports of a strong detonation and smoke rising over a residential neighborhood, part of the same wave of Iranian actions in the Gulf.

In Israel, the Ministry of Health reported that, in the last 24 hours, 179 people were admitted to hospitals for causes related to the war with Iran-civilians and military personnel. Four were in moderate condition, 157 in good condition, and 18 were treated for anxiety attacks. Most cases appear to have occurred during a rush to shelters, and not due to direct impacts. Since the beginning of the conflict on February 28, there have been 2,745 hospitalizations, with 85 patients still hospitalized (11 serious, 10 moderate, and 64 in good condition).

The Iranian regime is losing air capability day by day. U.S. forces aren”t just defending against Iranian threats, we are methodically dismantling them.

Domestically, Likud sources explained that the ultra-Orthodox Shas and Torah Judaism parties did not protest the government’s decision to shelve the bill that would have exempted yeshiva students from military service. They understood that the proposal would not pass and preferred to prioritize budgetary demands. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the suspension of the law to expedite the approval of the 2026 budget, necessary to cover the costs of the war. Hours earlier, the government released more than 5 billion shekels (approximately $1.6 billion) in discretionary funds for Haredi institutions, settlements in Judea-Samaria, and other coalition priorities, which drew criticism from the opposition.

An isolated incident unrelated to the conflict was the arrest of a 23-year-old man, a resident of the Bat Ayin settlement in Judea-Samaria, suspected of setting fire to playground equipment in Sacher Park, Jerusalem, causing extensive damage. He was captured while fleeing, with a lighter and his hands covered in soot.

The day reflects a serious regional escalation, with Iran attacking via missiles, drones, and energy sabotage, while Israel and the US continue to weaken Iranian military capabilities. The situation remains tense and rapidly evolving.

Published in 03/12/2026 10h45

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