12 Mar 2026

Middle East war live: Israel army launches new ‘large-scale’ wave of strikes on south Beirut
The Israeli military on Wednesday said that it had launched a new wave of strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut, vowing to act with “great force” in the area. Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had struck a Liberia-flagged vessel, which they claimed was Israeli-owned, as well as a Thai bulk carrier in the Strait of Hormuz after they had ignored warnings to stop. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

FBI warns California that Iran may carry out drone attacks
The FBI is warning California that Iran may carry out attacks in the state in retaliation for the Iran war, ABC News reports, having seen the FBI’s statement. The FBI said in a warning that the agency recently received information that Iran planned to carry out a surprise attack using drones launched from a ship off the coast of the United States in early February “specifically against unspecified targets in California

Brothers arrested after U.S. embassy attack in Oslo – one admits to planting bomb
Three brothers have been arrested after an explosion on Sunday at the U.S. embassy in Oslo. One of the men has now admitted to planting a bomb at the embassy. The brothers intended to kill people and cause extensive material damage when they detonated “a powerful bomb” at the American embassy in Oslo.

Newsom knocked for ‘insane’ California gas prices after blaming Trump for rising costs
While California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom blames President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran for the price of gas, critics are calling him out for “insane” climate policies as the state’s prices at the pump soar significantly above the national average. Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, slammed Newsom, saying, “California has the highest gas taxes and fees in America.” Newsom is trying to shift blame,” said Hilton, “and he’s blaming these insane gas prices in California, $5.49, $5.69, heading to $6, on the war in Iran. It’s not the war in Iran, because in the rest of the country, they don’t have $5.49, they have $3 gas.”

Arab allies must join fight against Iranian regime now, Sen. Lindsey Graham tells ALL ISRAEL NEWS — avoiding offensive combat not an option for true US allies 
The senior Senator from South Carolina is a strong and vocal supporter of America’s moderate Arab allies, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. But he is not cool with the notion of these allies staying quiet and working behind the scenes when American bases, American forces, and American civilians are coming under vicious and relentless attack by the Iranian regime.

Israel prepares for major escalation against Hezbollah, calls up more IDF reservists 
“We are on the eve of a fateful campaign in Lebanon which will determine the future of both countries,” a senior security official told Ynet News, adding that the cabinet was holding a security discussion on Wednesday evening. “The campaign in Lebanon is going to expand significantly,” he said, which will also include the call-up of more reservists. “Hezbollah, in its calculations, wants to turn our attention away from Iran, and thinks that if it draws us in, we will take our foot off the gas in the campaign against Iran,”

Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount
United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired on commercial ships Wednesday and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of bottling up the oil-rich Persian Gulf as global energy concerns mounted and American and Israeli airstrikes pounded the Islamic Republic.

Israel’s protection of Palestinians is a ‘crime,’ says the PA
According to the Palestinian Authority, Israel is acting criminally when it closes Muslim holy sites to protect against needless loss of life from Iranian missile attacks during the Iran war. This is even though Israel is applying the safety regulation uniformly across the country, prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people at holy sites of all religions—something that PA officials and media refuse to disclose to their people.

IAF officials: Iran launch capabilities may be down to 5% within days
Despite frequent rocket sirens across Israel, the Iranian regime’s missile-launching capabilities could be reduced by up to 95% within days, Hebrew media reported on Tuesday, citing senior Israeli Air Force officials. The IAF officials told members of the political-security Cabinet that the home front could see a sharp decline in ballistic missile launches within days,

IRGC claims joint missile and drone assault on Israel with Hezbollah
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Wednesday evening that the massive barrages fired towards Israel were a “joint and integrated operation” with the Hezbollah terrorist organization. In a statement published in the Iranian Tasnim news agency, the IRGC stated that it launched several ballistic missiles and that Hezbollah launched drones and missiles at over 50 targets in Israel.

Trump on Iran: We’ve got to finish the job
Speaking at a rally in Kentucky, Trump said, “Operation Epic Fury – is that a great name? Well, it’s only good if you win. You know, you can only do it if you win – and we’ve won. Let me say: we’ve won. You never like to say it too early, but we won the bet in the first hour. It was over.” Trump stated that “we don’t want to leave early” and “we’ve got to finish the job”, adding that “over the past 11 days, our military has virtually destroyed Iran.” “We don’t want to go back every two years. Because someday there will be a time when you don’t have me as president,” he added.

Iran Has One-Third of Its Missile Launchers Left, IDF Assesses
After less than two weeks of fighting, Iran has lost roughly two‑thirds of its ballistic missile launchers, according to a new Israeli military assessment, as Israeli and US strikes intensify across the country and target Tehran’s strategic missile capabilities. On Wednesday, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said a new battlefield assessment revealed that a sweeping campaign against Iran’s missile infrastructure has destroyed roughly two-thirds of its launchers, leaving only about one-third still operational,

First Jewish homes built on Mount Ebal following gov’t approval 
The Samaria Regional Council on Wednesday morning erected the first residential structures on Mount Ebal, around 10 months after Israel’s Cabinet approved the establishment of a new community at the site. Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan, together with the Amana settlement movement, worked overnight to establish the village after receiving formal Interior Ministry approval last month, Dagan said. “This morning, we’re privileged to feel the wings of history beating,” he said. “To make history together here by establishing a new community this morning on the heights of Mount Ebal—next to the location where Joshua built an altar and where the people of Israel became a nation.”

UN Security Council approves resolution condemning Iran’s attacks against Gulf States
Bahrain’s proposal, condemning Iran’s attacks on the Gulf states, was passed by a majority of 13 votes, with Russia – one of Iran’s main allies – and China choosing not to use their veto power; resolution also backed by 135 UN member states

Roll Your Eyes All You Want… The Rapture Is Real
Let’s start with the obvious: the Rapture sounds crazy. Jesus descends from Heaven, dead people rise from their graves, and living believers are suddenly caught up into the sky—like the world’s strangest episode of “Stranger Things.” Sounds like the stuff your uncle mutters about after three cups of church coffee. Except—the Rapture is right there in Scripture. Paul says it. John says it. Jesus says it. We also hear about the Rapture straight from Paul, Peter, James, and most importantly, Jesus Himself: “‘And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also’” (John 14:3 NKJV).

CENTCOM: U.S. Forces “Methodically Dismantling” Iran’s Air Capabilities
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. Watch

Majority of California voters say state heading in wrong direction ahead of governor race
The poll shows that 52% of likely California voters think the state is heading in the wrong direction, compared to 48% who think it is presently on the right track. Meanwhile, voters in deep-blue Los Angeles were divided right down the middle with 50% saying the Golden State is moving in the right direction while the other 50% think it is going in the wrong direction, according to the survey.

Trump administration puts key Biden-era immigration policy on notice: ‘Unsustainable cycle’
The Trump administration on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to allow it to terminate the protected legal status of hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants living in the U.S. It’s the latest effort by the administration to unwind Biden-era protections of hundreds of thousands of migrants living in the U.S. as part of the president’s hard-line immigration enforcement agenda. U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer urged the high court Wednesday to immediately intervene

Watch: The Moment LA Street Mob Storms Luxury Apartments
A group linked to a late-night street takeover forced its way into a luxury downtown Los Angeles apartment tower early Sunday, fighting with staff and leaving shattered glass and overturned furniture behind, according to police and video of the incident (watch)

China-Based Copper Scam Leaves Cooling Firm With Fake Metal
Thermal Grizzly CEO Roman “Der8auer” Hartung says his company recently fell victim to large-scale materials fraud while trying to source copper and aluminum for its cooling products, according to PC Gamer. The company needs several tons of metal to machine components such as GPU water blocks. With copper prices rising and European supplies expensive, Hartung turned to suppliers in China’s metal market. After reviewing documentation and conducting supplier checks, Thermal Grizzly placed two orders—one for copper and another for aluminum and copper.

Coffee King Howard Schultz Flees To Florida Hours After Washington Wealth Tax Passes House
Yet another rich guy is fleeing their Democrat-controlled state over a new wealth tax. Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, a huge liberal himself, announced that he’s moving from Washington state to Miami, Florida – hours after state lawmakers advanced a tax bill targeting residents earning over $1 million per year. Of course, he didn’t mention that Seattle has become a cesspool,

Severe storms leave at least five dead in Indiana after tornado hits Lake Village and floodwaters sweep vehicles away
At least five people were reported dead across Indiana after severe storms triggered flooding and a destructive tornado between March 8 and 10. Two people were killed in Lake Village, Newton County, when a tornado destroyed multiple homes on March 10, while three others died in separate flooding incidents.

Powerful Kona low prompts emergency proclamations as Hawaii faces multi-day flood and severe storm threat
A powerful Kona low is bringing a multi-day flood and severe weather threat to Hawaii on Wednesday, March 11, with the most dangerous conditions forecast for Friday into Saturday. The storm could produce flash flooding, damaging winds, and strong to severe thunderstorms across the island chain. Governor Green issued two emergency proclamations tied to the event.

Nearly One-Third of The People Living in the U.S. And Canada Believe That the World Will End During Their Lifetimes
We live at a time when many people feel deeply unsettled. The news is filled with constant headlines about war, political chaos, economic problems, and major natural disasters. A lot of people feel humanity’s story is building to some sort of crescendo. A study shows nearly a third of the people in the US and Canada believe the world will end within their lifetimes.

The 2026 Calendar Is Precisely Identical to the 1914 Calendar (The Year World War I Began)
When fighting erupted in Europe in 1914, it wasn’t considered that big a deal until later. Today, there’s lots of speculation that World War III “could be coming,” but the truth is we’re already in the middle of it. Just like the early days of World War I, most won’t fully understand the significance of what they’re currently experiencing until later.

UK government to appoint “anti-Muslim hostility tsar” in an effort to entice Muslim voters to support Labour
On Monday, the UK government announced the creation of a new “anti-Muslim hostility tsar,” a special representative tasked with tackling hostility and hatred directed at Muslims and those perceived to be Muslim.

Shots Fired at U.S. Consulate in Toronto — National Security Incident Raises Fears of Anti-Western Terror 
In an early-morning assault reeking of escalating anti-Western hostility, two suspects unleashed gunfire on the U.S. Consulate in Toronto on March 10. No injuries were reported, but the Royal Canadian Mounted Police labeled this a “national security incident” -code for potential terrorism – and is probing links to recent shootings at Toronto-area synagogues.

Nonstop sirens in north as Hezbollah expands rocket fire to central Israel; Iran launches missile toward Jerusalem
For the second time overnight, Hezbollah and Iran coordinated rocket and missile barrages on northern and central Israel. At the same time, Iran launched missiles toward the Jerusalem area, marking a further escalation as Israel reported it had begun a broad wave of strikes against Iranian regime targets in Tehran.

IDF hits wave of targets in Iran, destroying regime’s repression apparatus
Israel Defense Forces declared it had dismantled most key assets of Iran’s internal security forces in Ilam province. The security forces “form part of the Iranian regime’s security apparatus and have for years been responsible for executing terror activities” and leading Tehran’s main “repression efforts against internal protests, using severe violence, mass arrests, etc.

Netanyahu says Israel expects war with Iran to last weeks, not days
Netanyahu told local government leaders in a closed-door meeting that Israel is operating on the assumption that the war will last “a few weeks.” Those who heard the remarks said Israel’s aim is to conclude the most intensive phase of the war before Passover, or at least reach a point at which Iran has been stripped of most of its missile-launch capabilities.