Iran says 'most intense operation' launched as Middle East war enters day 12; here are the main developments

3 minutes of readingUpdated: Mar 11, 2026 03:29 pm IST

As the rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East entered its 12th day, Iran said it had launched the “most intense and heaviest operation” since the start of the war.

Footage released by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s state news agency showed missiles being fired into the air, according to CNN.

The new bombing comes as Israel and several Gulf countries reported air interceptions and alarms as Tehran continues to mount attacks on its neighbors and key US facilities across the region.

These are the main events of the twelfth day of the war:

Two drones fall near Dubai airport, an Indian among the 4 injured: Two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB), injuring two Ghanaian nationals, a Bangladeshi national and an Indian national. “Authorities confirm that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) recently, causing minor injuries to two Ghanaian citizens and one Bangladeshi citizen, and moderate injuries to an Indian citizen. Air traffic is operating normally,” the Dubai Media Office said in a post on X.

Cargo ship hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz: A cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire on board, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. “It has been reported that a cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire on board,” the UK Maritime Trade Operations Office said.

Israeli forces attack residential building in central Beirut: Israeli forces carried out an airstrike on a residential building in central Beirut, starting a fire and causing significant structural damage to several floors of the building.

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Saudi Arabia intercepts and destroys drones and missiles: The Saudi Ministry of Defense issued separate statements, announcing that it shot down 4 drones in the Eastern Province, 2 drones in the Empty Quarter en route to Shaybah Camp, 2 drones in the Eastern Province, 3 drones in the Empty Quarter en route to Shaybah Camp, 2 drones in the Empty Quarter en route to Shaybah Camp, 2 drones in the Eastern Province, 5 drones east of Al Kharj Governorate, 2 drones in Hafr Al Batin, 6 ballistic missiles were launched towards Prince Sultan Air Base, 1 ballistic missile launched towards Eastern Province and 2 drones in the Empty Quarter en route to Shaybah Field.

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