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Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Israel hits Beirut

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 9 min read 100% complete by By  JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and SAMY MAGDYMarch 18, 2026 at 07:53 AM
Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Israel hits Beirut
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Recent events show escalating conflict as Iran launches attacks on Israel and Gulf neighbors, while Israel strikes Beirut. An Israeli airstrike flattened an apartment building in Bachoura, central Beirut, following warnings to residents. Earlier strikes on residential apartments in Beirut resulted in casualties. In response, Iran launched missile attacks on Israel, with one striking an apartment in Ramat Gan. Elsewhere, a drone strike near Dubai International Airport caused a fire and temporary suspension of flights. These events occurred in March 2026, with the Beirut strike happening on a Wednesday.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
United States 30% Rafik Hariri International Airport 30% Dubai International Airport 30% Gholam Reza Soleimani 40% Hezbollah 40% United Arab Emirates 40% Ali Larijani 50% Tehran ×250% Lebanon ×260% Beirut ×680% Iran ×590% Israel ×695%

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airstrike 90% iran 80% israel 80% beirut 70% attacks 70% gulf neighbors 60% missile attack 50% apartment building 50%

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90%
Geographic Perspective
Israel

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