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Video from Tehran shows flames at the Tarasht Space Research Center following U.S./Israeli airstrikes.

Secretary Wright: We have taken many, many actions to mitigate the temporary oil price rise, like the coordinated release of 400M barrels of oil and new oil production coming on in California (that California has fought foolishly to prevent).

Footage from Hamadan, Iran, shows the aftermath of U.S./Israeli airstrikes.

El Al has announced that all regularly scheduled flights will remain canceled through March 21, with the airline operating only specially designated flights during that period.

The Israeli carrier said that passengers holding tickets for standard El Al flights scheduled through March 21 should assume that their flights have been canceled.

According to the announcement, only specially arranged flights will operate in the coming days. These flights are being organized separately from the airline’s regular schedule and are intended to address urgent travel needs.

Travelers who have been booked on designated special rescue flights are expected to depart as planned. The airline indicated that passengers assigned to those flights will be notified directly with details regarding departure times and travel arrangements.

Passengers holding tickets for canceled regular flights are being advised to monitor official El Al communications and updates regarding rebooking options and future flight schedules.

The airline has not yet announced when normal flight operations will fully resume beyond March 21, but officials said the situation is being evaluated continuously as conditions evolve.

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Emergency forces were called to the scene in Bnei Brak following the fall of a cluster munition during a barrage fired from Iran toward central Israel early Sunday afternoon. A residential building was directly hit, causing extensive damage to apartments in the building and surrounding area, and many windows were shattered from the force of […]

A residential building in Bnei Brak sustained extensive damage on Sunday after a cluster munition struck the area during a missile barrage launched from Iran toward central Israel. A 60-year-old man was moderately injured by shattered glass and evacuated to the hospital, while several other people in nearby cities suffered minor injuries from the blast.

Emergency forces were dispatched to the scene following the impact. The strike caused significant destruction to apartments in the building and surrounding structures, and numerous windows were blown out due to the powerful shockwave.

Magen David Adom paramedics treated a man in his 60s who suffered head injuries from flying glass. His condition was classified as moderate, and he was transported to Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv for further treatment.

At the same time, MDA teams were sent to search additional locations across central Israel after reports of other possible impact sites.

In Ramat Gan, medics treated a man in his 70s who sustained light injuries from the blast wave. He was also taken to Ichilov Hospital.

In Petach Tikvah, MDA teams provided medical treatment to a 46-year-old woman and an 18-year-old young woman who complained of ringing in their ears caused by the explosion’s shockwave. Both were evacuated to Beilinson Hospital in light condition.

Preliminary assessments by Israel’s security establishment indicated that the missiles fired toward central Israel likely included a cluster-type weapon, which dispersed multiple fragments and led to several impact sites and shrapnel damage at different locations.

In total, four people were reported injured in the attacks so far — one in moderate condition and three with light injuries. Security and rescue forces continued searching the affected areas to ensure that no additional victims were present.

“There are about 15 people with very minor injuries at the impact site in Bnei Brak, most of them suffering from shock,” said Efi Feldman, chairman of the United Hatzalah branch in Bnei Brak, in an interview with Kol Berama radio. “Some will be taken to the hospital. This incident ended with a great miracle.”

MDA medic Moshe Weinman, who arrived at the scene in Bnei Brak, added: “The 60-year-old who was moderately injured had stepped out of a vehicle that was hit by shrapnel. If he had entered a protected room, the outcome would have been different. Several apartments were significantly damaged.”

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Israel has informed the United States that it is facing a serious shortage of ballistic missile interceptors, according to a report published by the SEMAFOR news agency.

The outlet, which is known for its anti-Israel stance, cited U.S. officials who confirmed that the issue had been communicated to the American administration.

One of the officials said Washington had already been aware of the situation for some time. “for months,” the official said, adding, “It’s something we expected and anticipated.”

Despite Israel’s reported shortage, the official stressed that the United States itself is not experiencing the same problem and has sufficient defensive resources available. “We have all that we need to protect our bases and our personnel in the region and our interests.”

Israeli officials indicated that steps are already being taken to address the shortage and ensure the country can continue defending against missile threats. Israel, they said, is “coming up with solutions” to deal with the current limitations.

Sources in Israel also emphasized that the ongoing conflict with Iran is being conducted in close coordination with the United States, which significantly strengthens Israel’s ability to manage logistical and supply challenges.

According to those sources, the joint nature of the campaign enables both countries to replenish missile defense stockpiles during the fighting and provides additional flexibility should the conflict last longer than initially expected.

{Matzav.com}