HEADLINES
IDF Aims 95 Percent Missile Launchers Destroyed
IDF Strikes Hezbollah Amid Lebanon Escalation
Pakistan Saudi Talks Signal Regional Security Urgency

The time is now 7:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, a senior Israeli official indicated the IDF intends to eliminate the vast majority of the Iranian regime's missile launchers and that normal life could resume only after firing capability is reduced to a negligible level, with the campaign continuing until the launchers are largely destroyed. The official said about 80% of launchers have been destroyed and the goal is 95% destruction, acknowledging there is no exact day for completion and that the operation could extend over several more days. Overnight, the Israeli Air Force conducted a wave of strikes on key infrastructure tied to the Iranian terror regime in Tehran, including a weapons research and development complex inside the Imam Hussein central military university where underground routes were used for ballistic missile development and testing, the main headquarters of the Quds Force, and additional production sites for various weapons and defense systems. The strikes were part of a broader effort to deepen damage to Iran’s core military capabilities, with reports noting effects on an air defense site in Ghaniabad.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, reports of explosions in Tehran and activation of the city’s air defense systems signaled the scale of ongoing clashes between Israel and Iranian targets in the capital.

In US Military Role, the operations have included a broad wave of strikes by the IDF against terror targets in Tehran, with the US Air Force conducting similar actions across Iran.

In Regional Impacts, Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, traveled to Riyadh for emergency talks with the Saudi defense minister and they reviewed joint measures within their mutual defense framework in response to Iranian drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabia. ISPR stated both leaders emphasized the seriousness of the security situation, the importance of regional stability, and the pursuit of a peaceful settlement, urging Iran to exercise prudence to avoid miscalculations.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF continued strikes against Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon and targeted a Hezbollah rocket launcher in southern Lebanon, along with a structure tied to Hezbollah’s Radwan Force and a weapons storage facility. The military also reported raids in southern Lebanon, the targeting of suspects near IDF soldiers, and ongoing actions against Hezbollah command centers, with reports of additional strikes across multiple Iranian cities.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Ron Huldai stated that Israel is normalizing a situation that no other country would recognize, reflecting domestic debate over the combat environment and security posture amid the broader crisis.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Elbit America announced a contract with the US Army under an Other Transaction Authority worth 120.5 million dollars to develop Soldier Borne Mission Command systems, representing a significant defense sector collaboration.

In Uplifting News, a fighter pilot from the Israeli Air Force has returned home after completing dangerous missions defending Israel, a moment of relief and pride for service members and the public.

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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-10 at 07:02