Iran targets Israel and Gulf Arab states even as Trump says US is in talks to end the war

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 8 min read 100% complete by By JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and SAMY MAGDYMarch 24, 2026 at 06:23 AM

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Iran targets Israel and Gulf Arab states even as Trump says US is in talks to end the war

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Amidst reported talks of ending the war, Iran and Israel have exchanged strikes, with Iran targeting Israel and Gulf Arab states. On Tuesday, Iranian missiles struck a building in Tel Aviv, prompting a response from Israeli emergency services. Simultaneously, the Israeli military conducted overnight strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, claiming to target Hezbollah infrastructure. Earlier, a U.S.-Israeli strike hit a residential building in Tehran, Iran, on Monday. These events highlight the ongoing conflict and tensions in the region, despite claims of potential peace negotiations.

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Israeli military carried out strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs.

factual — Israeli military100% confidence

U.S.-Israeli strike hit a residential building in Tehran on March 23, 2026.

factual — AP Photo/Vahid Salemi90% confidence

Iranian missile struck a building in Tel Aviv.

factual — Tel Aviv residents90% confidence

Strikes hit Iran and Tehran targets Israel and Gulf states.

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Lebanon 40% Gulf Arab states 40% Beirut ×250% United States ×250% Hezbollah 60% Tel Aviv ×260% Tehran ×370% Iran ×790% Israel ×690%

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strikes 90% missile strike 80% military strikes 70% tehran 60% hezbollah infrastructure 60% tel aviv 60% emergency services 50% war 50% security forces 50%