Iran fired on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states as many in the region marked one of the holiest days on the Muslim calendar. Iran remains defiant despite weeks of attacksU.S. and Israeli leaders have said that weeks of strikes have decimated Iran’s military. Naeini added that Iran had no intention of seeking a quick end to the war. AdvertisementIn addition to steadily striking Iran, Israel has regularly hit Lebanon, targeting Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. More than 1,300 people have been killed in Iran during the war.

Source: Huffington Post March 20, 2026 17:01 UTC