Day 18 of the war! Iran has destroyed the US Embassy in Baghdad, and Israel has bombed Tehran and Beirut.

Day 18 of the war! Iran has destroyed the US Embassy in Baghdad, and Israel has bombed Tehran and Beirut.

17.03.2026 07:00

The war between the US-Israel and Iran has entered its 18th day with mutual attacks. Iran launched a large number of missiles and drones at the US Embassy located in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. This attack marks the most intense assault on the US Embassy in Baghdad since the beginning of the war, and retaliation from Israel was swift. The army struck regime targets in Tehran, the capital of Iran, as well as Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.

The war between the US-Israel and Iran continues with full intensity on its 18th day. The mutual attacks between Iran and Israel at midnight have alarmed the world.

MISSILE AND DRONE ATTACK ON THE US EMBASSY IN BAGHDAD

Iran continues to target US military bases and diplomatic missions in the Middle East. According to reports in the Iraqi press, a large number of missiles and drones were launched at the US Embassy in Baghdad.

It was reported that the C-RAM air defense system activated and prevented most of the threats, while at least one drone hit the embassy compound.

Day 18 of the war! Iran destroyed the US embassy, Israel bombed Tehran and Beirut

A FIRST SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE WAR

The last attack was noted to be the most intense assault on the US Embassy in Baghdad since the beginning of the war between the US-Israel and Iran.

ISRAEL'S RETALIATION WAS NOT DELAYED

Following Iran's severe strike on the US Embassy in Baghdad, retaliation from the Israeli army was not delayed. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that a large-scale wave of attacks was launched against regime targets in Iran's capital Tehran and Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon's capital Beirut.

Day 18 of the war! Iran destroyed the US embassy, Israel bombed Tehran and Beirut

SUCCESSIVE EXPLOSION SOUNDS FROM THE REGION

Smoke and explosion sounds rising from the skies of Tehran and Beirut were captured by amateur cameras. Lebanese media reported that a missile hit a residence in the town of Aramoun near Beirut, causing a fire.

Day 18 of the war! Iran destroyed the US embassy, Israel bombed Tehran and Beirut

IRAN: 57TH WAVE OPERATION COMPLETED

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the 57th wave of the Operation Real Promise 4 has been completed, stating that numerous enemy targets were attacked with missiles in this context.

While the US and Israel continue their attacks on Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the completion of the 57th wave of the Operation Real Promise 4. The IRGC stated that missile attacks were carried out on numerous targets, including command-control centers and missile defense systems in Israel. Additionally, it was reported that the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which hosts US troops, was targeted with missiles and drones.

Day 18 of the war! Iran destroyed the US embassy, Israel bombed Tehran and Beirut

US: OVER 7,000 TARGETS HIT IN IRAN

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) shared updated information regarding the Epic Fury Operation launched against Iran.

In a statement from CENTCOM, it was reported that over 7,000 targets have been hit so far as part of the operation that began on February 28. It was noted that the US Air Force conducted over 6,500 flights, and more than 100 vessels belonging to the Iranian navy were partially or completely damaged.

It was recorded that many military capabilities were used, including aircraft carriers and submarines powered by nuclear energy, as well as B-1, B-2, and B-52 bombers and fighter jets. It was emphasized that attacks were carried out on military targets belonging to the Iranian regime.

US-ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON IRAN

Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran on February 28 while negotiations continued between the Tehran and Washington administrations. Iran responded with attacks on designated targets in several regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where US bases are located, in addition to Israel.

In the US-Israel attacks, Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as many high-ranking officials, were killed. According to Iranian officials, the death toll from the US-Israel attacks exceeded 1,348, and the number of injured surpassed 17,000.

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