Iran war live: Trump says war going ‘well’ as Gulf under wave of attacks

On March 13, 2026, escalating conflict in the Gulf region saw a wave of attacks amidst ongoing war with Iran. According to live updates, Donald Trump stated the war was going "well." Simultaneously, Israeli strikes in Lebanon resulted in dozens of deaths, including five children among nine people killed in an attack on the village of Arki, near Sidon, as reported by the Lebanese Health Ministry. The attacks and casualties indicate a widening scope of the conflict beyond Iran, impacting neighboring countries like Lebanon. The reasons behind the Israeli strikes and the specific targets remain unclear from the provided information.