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Israeli forces are advancing deeper into Lebanon, released a video showing the elimination of Hezbollah fighters – Message from Mojtaba Khamenei broadcast by Iranian media (Update)

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards are threatening American and Israeli universities – ASPIDES warns of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea

Newsroom March 29 07:20

The moment when the IDF eliminate Hezbollah gunmen with a drone in southern Lebanon, video

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that several Hezbollah fighters were killed in recent ground operations in southern Lebanon, while soldiers discovered a weapons depot that included anti-tank missiles, grenades, and explosives.

In fact, the Israeli army released footage showing the moment when two Hezbollah members are identified and then eliminated by Israeli forces.

Iran threatens to target the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln if it comes within firing range

Iran’s navy chief, Shahram Irani, stated that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln will become a target of the Islamic Republic if it approaches within firing range.

“As soon as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group comes within firing range, we will avenge the blood of the martyrs of the warship Dena by launching various types of sea-to-sea missiles,” Irani reportedly said on state television, referring to the Iranian frigate that was sunk by the United States on March 4.

Iran claims full control of strategically important waters near the Strait of Hormuz

According to Iranian media, a naval commander warned of retaliation against U.S. forces in the region.

The commander, as reported by the Tasnim news agency, said that Iran is waiting for U.S. forces to enter the range of its missiles, warning that they could become targets of coastal missile systems.

He claimed that the USS Abraham Lincoln was forced to move hundreds of miles away from Iranian territorial waters due to Iran’s missile operations and maneuvers.

He added that the eastern side of the Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of Oman are now under the full control of the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

UAE detected a new missile threat toward the country

The UAE Ministry of Defense reports that the country’s air defense systems are responding to a missile threat, urging residents to remain in safe areas and follow official updates.

The UAE states that it intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 42 drones launched from Iran.

The Ministry of Defense added that a total of 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,914 drones launched from Iran have been intercepted since the start of the war.

Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for rocket and drone attacks in northern Israel

Throughout the early hours of today, sirens were sounding in northern Israel due to incoming rockets from Lebanon.

Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attacks, providing details about the targets.

According to the organization, its fighters launched rockets toward the city of Metula at 05:00 local time and toward the village of Shtula at 06:20. Additionally, it claims to have carried out a drone attack on the Ravidya base in the occupied Golan Heights and launched rockets at a target in the village of Ghajar at 06:25.

The situation remains tense along Israel’s northern border, with residents on alert and Israeli forces strengthening security measures and air defense.

Kuwait intercepts four drones

Kuwait’s National Guard announced that it shot down four drones after air raid sirens were activated in the country for the second time within a few hours.

Authorities have not yet provided further details about the origin or target of the drones, while residents remain on alert as security forces continue to monitor the country’s airspace.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten Israeli and American universities in the Middle East

Iran accused the U.S. and Israel of deliberately attacking “several universities and research centers” during the war, including Isfahan University of Technology and the Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran.

In a statement, the Revolutionary Guards threatened Israeli and American universities in the region, saying they are now considered “legitimate targets.”

Sirens sound every few minutes in northern Israel

Sirens have not stopped sounding in northern Israel, as Hezbollah intensifies its attacks, creating constant pressure along the border with Lebanon.

Missile warnings continued throughout Saturday and into the early hours of Sunday. According to the Israeli army, within the last hour a missile launched from Iran targeting southern Israel was detected. Sirens sounded in the Negev and Dead Sea areas before authorities announced the projectile was intercepted. A similar incident had occurred earlier, with another missile from Iran also intercepted.

With Yemen’s Houthis now opening a third front, Israeli air defenses are also monitoring the southern axis, while the main front remains along the northern border. During the night, Israeli forces carried out ground operations in southern Lebanon, engaging in increasingly intense clashes with Hezbollah fighters.

Residents of border areas are receiving continuous warnings to immediately move to shelters, as rockets are launched from across the border. According to Israeli authorities, approximately 250 rockets and various types of projectiles were launched by Hezbollah toward targets in southern Lebanon and within Israeli territory, confirming the escalation of the conflict.

Smoke rises in northern Tehran after powerful explosions

Powerful explosions shook the northern suburbs of Tehran in recent hours, causing concern among residents. Smoke is rising from the mountainside of the city, while there is still no confirmed information regarding the targets of the attacks.

At the same time, several explosions occurred throughout the night in Karaj, west of Tehran. The area hosts many military facilities, but there are reports that civilian targets were also hit.

Authorities have not yet released official details about the incidents, while residents remain on alert due to the multiple explosions and instability in the capital and surrounding suburbs.

ASPIDES warns of Houthi strikes on commercial ships in the Red Sea

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Iran: at least five ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours

The Houthis are threatening attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, according to an update from Operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES.

“We call on the entire maritime industry to remain vigilant, as the possibility of attacks against all ships sailing in the wider region cannot be ruled out,” the statement adds.

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