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Dramatic photo illustration of Iranian missile impacts on Arad and Dimona residences, with explosions, damage, and emergency responders aiding over 100 injured including children.
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Iranian missiles strike Arad and Dimona, injuring dozens

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Iranian missiles hit the Israeli cities of Arad and Dimona on March 21, 2026, injuring over 100 people including children. Interception attempts by the Israeli military failed, leading to direct impacts and significant damage to residential areas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the attacks, vowing to continue strikes against enemies.

In a joint statement, Egypt's House of Representatives and Senate condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan as violations of sovereignty amid ongoing Iran-Israel escalation, expressing solidarity and warning of economic fallout. This follows earlier condemnations of strikes on energy sites in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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On March 1, Iran attacked Amazon Web Services data centers in the UAE with drones, disrupting digital services in the region. Ten days later, Tasnim news agency, linked to Iran's IRGC, declared offices and infrastructure of Google, Microsoft, IBM, Nvidia, Oracle, and Palantir in Israel and the Gulf as legitimate targets.

An Indian national was killed in an Iranian 'suicide' boat attack on a US-owned oil tanker near Iraq's Basra port. The Indian embassy confirmed that 15 other Indian crew members were evacuated to safety. The incident occurs amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupting maritime traffic.

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A Thai-owned cargo ship, Mayuree Naree, was attacked from the air in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, 2026, resulting in a major fire in the stern. Twenty out of 23 crew members were rescued by the Omani navy, with three others still missing. The source of the attack remains under investigation amid ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

Oil prices rocketed above $100 per barrel on Monday, driven by fears of prolonged supply disruptions from the escalating Iran war in the Middle East. The conflict, including strikes in Beirut and threats against Iran's leadership, has heightened risks to the Strait of Hormuz. This surge marks the biggest jump since 2020, fueling concerns over global fuel prices and inflation.

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed Class 12 board exams scheduled for March 9-11, 2026, at affiliated schools in the Middle East, following a similar decision by the Kerala board earlier this week. The move comes amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, with revised dates to be announced after security review.

 

 

 

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