Trending Now - IDF Claims Major Victory Against Hezbollah Amid Ongoing Conflict
WHO:
President Donald Trump, Israeli military, Iranian military, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Italian military, Iraqi authorities, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Australian transport minister Catherine King, and the Detained in Dubai organization.
WHAT:
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that 85% to 90% of Hezbollah’s pre-2023 rocket arsenal has been destroyed, with Hezbollah having had more than 150,000 rockets before the war.
As of March 15th, 2026, the IDF stated that between 10,000 and 23,000 rockets remain in Hezbollah's arsenal.
The IDF has redeployed five divisions to southern Lebanon and has been sending Divisions 91 and 36 deeper into Lebanese territory.
More than 350 Hezbollah fighters have been killed, including about a third who were part of the Radwan special forces.
The IDF reported that Hezbollah launched about 100 rockets or drones per day against Israel, including nearly 200 on March 11th, 2026.
The Israeli army began "limited ground operations" against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Trump warned that NATO faces a “very bad” future if US allies do not assist in opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump demanded that about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Oil prices rose, with Brent crude increasing by 1.8% to $104.98 per barrel.
A drone attack targeted the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait, destroying a shelter housing a remotely piloted aircraft.
Five rockets targeted Baghdad International Airport, injuring four airport employees and security personnel, and an engineer.
Japan began releasing 15 days’ worth of private-sector petroleum reserves.
Israel stated it has thousands of potential targets in Iran and is identifying new targets daily.
WHERE:
Southern Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz, Dubai International Airport, Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait, Baghdad International Airport, Japan.
WHEN:
The Israeli military operations began on March 16th, 2026.
The drone attack on the Ali Al Salem airbase occurred on March 16th, 2026.
The discussions between Trump and Starmer took place on March 15th, 2026.
Japan's release of strategic oil reserves was announced on March 16th, 2026.
WHY:
The military operations by Israel aim to enhance security for residents of northern Israel and dismantle terrorist infrastructure.
Trump’s demand for warships is motivated by the need to secure the Strait of Hormuz, where a significant portion of the world's oil supply is transported.
HOW:
The IDF has been conducting airstrikes in Beirut’s Dahiya neighborhood, which is a stronghold of Hezbollah.
The Israeli military conducted air force and artillery strikes against terrorist targets before ground operations.
Japan is releasing oil reserves as part of a coordinated response to rising oil prices due to the conflict in the Middle East.
(UPDATED March 16, 2026 09:14 UTC)
The Israeli Defense Forces announced that they have successfully destroyed 85 to 90 percent of Hezbollah's pre-2023 rocket arsenal, which originally included more than 150,000 rockets, leaving between 10,000 and 23,000 still in their possession as of March 15. In response to ongoing hostilities, the IDF has redeployed five divisions to southern Lebanon and has intensified operations by sending Divisions 91 and 36 deeper into Lebanese territory, while also conducting airstrikes in Beirut's Dahiya neighborhood, a known Hezbollah stronghold. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has been launching approximately 100 rockets or drones daily against Israel, with a significant spike of nearly 200 on March 11, and the IDF reports that over 350 Hezbollah fighters have been killed, including many from their elite Radwan special forces.
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(UPDATED March 16, 2026 07:21 UTC)
Today, the Israeli military launched limited ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, aiming to enhance security for northern Israel and dismantle terrorist infrastructure. In related developments, President Trump warned that NATO faces a very bad future if US allies do not assist in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, demanding that several countries send warships to secure this critical shipping route, which has contributed to a rise in oil prices. Meanwhile, Japan announced the release of 15 days' worth of private-sector petroleum reserves as part of a coordinated response to the escalating tensions in the region.