Iran war: What is happening on day 17 of US-Israel attacks?

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Sarah ShamimMarch 16, 2026 at 09:01 AM
Iran war: What is happening on day 17 of US-Israel attacks?

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On the 17th day of the US-Israel war on Iran, Israel launched new strikes on Tehran, prompting Iranian responses to "hostile targets." Escalations continued in the Gulf region, with Dubai airport temporarily suspending flights due to a drone incident and fire nearby; Saudi Arabia also reported intercepting drones. Attacks were also reported in Iraq and Lebanon. US President Trump accused Iran of using AI to spread disinformation, while Iran's Foreign Minister denied seeking truce talks. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed its weapons cache remains largely intact, and authorities arrested 18 people accused of working for a news channel with alleged ties to Israel. As of Sunday, the conflict has resulted in 1,444 deaths and 18,551 injuries in Iran.

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