Iran war: What is happening on day 18 of US-Israel attacks?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth Melimopoulos,News AgenciesMarch 17, 2026 at 07:52 AM

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On March 17, 2026, the US and Israel are continuing attacks on Iranian cities, marking the 18th day of the conflict. The fighting has spread regionally, with Iran retaliating against US assets in neighboring countries and Israel bombing Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Attacks on Iranian cities, including Tehran and Arak, have resulted in civilian casualties, including children. Amnesty International has reported that a US attack on a primary school in Minab, Iran, killed at least 170 people. The conflict has caused a global energy crisis by disrupting shipping and displacing millions of civilians. As of today, at least 1,444 people have been killed and 18,551 injured in Iran due to the attacks.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Minab 35% Masoud Pezeshkian 40% Strait of Hormuz 45% Arak ×250% Tehran ×255% Amnesty International ×260% Hezbollah 60% Lebanon ×265% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ×270% Israel ×385% United States ×690% Iran ×1095%

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us-israel attacks 90% iran war 80% civilian casualties 70% iranian retaliation 60% regional conflict 60% global energy crisis 60% amnesty international 50% strait of hormuz 50% hezbollah 40%