Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-03-27 at 11:03

HEADLINES
Israel strikes two Iranian steel plants
US intel one-third of Iran missiles destroyed
Hezbollah tunnel found near El-Khiam church

The time is now 11:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, the Israeli Air Force struck two of Iran's largest steel factories near Ahvaz and Isfahan. The facilities, Khuzestan Steel near Ahvaz and Mobarakeh Steel in Isfahan, are partially owned by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The strikes were directly ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benjamin Katz. Isfahan is under attack.

In US Military Role, the United States can confirm only about a third of Iran's missile arsenal has been destroyed. Five people familiar with US intelligence said that about one‑third of Iran's missiles have been eliminated with certainty, while the status of another roughly one‑third remains unclear, likely damaged, destroyed, or buried in underground tunnels and bunkers. The US also has some degree of certainty about drones, with a similar pattern. The assessment, not previously reported, contrasts with President Trump’s public remark that Iran had very few rockets left, even as officials acknowledge a continued threat from remaining missiles and drones.

In Regional Impacts, Gulf Arab states are telling the United States that any deal with Tehran must do more than end the war and must permanently curb Iran's missile and drone capabilities and ensure global energy supplies are never again weaponised. The officials say any agreement should rewrite the regional order that follows and lock in enforceable restraints on missile and drone attacks on energy and civilian assets, threats to oil and shipping routes, and proxy warfare. They also note that a ceasefire alone isn't enough and that Tehran has left them no diplomatic off-ramp as talks proceed.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israel Defense Forces uncovered a Hezbollah tunnel stocked with weapons near a church in the southern Lebanese village of El-Khiam, highlighting what the military describes as Hezbollah’s efforts to exploit Christian communities. The army said Hezbollah has turned Christian villages into battle zones and has prevented civilians from fleeing, even firing on those attempting to escape. Alongside the wave of attacks, the Israel Defense Forces spokesman issued evacuation messages to the Dahieh district in Beirut. In another operation, Shayetet 13 conducted a targeted ground operation in southern Lebanon after intelligence indicated weapons in a school at Al-Khiam; hundreds of weapons were found inside, including anti-tank rockets, mortar shells, grenades, launchers, light firearms, explosive devices and materials, and explosive device mechanisms, with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees markings observed on some items. Southern Lebanon is paying the price of Hezbollah’s presence and operation in the area.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Simcha Rothman argues that “aid to Israel” is a myth, describing the relationship as a United States–Israel security exchange, a strategic defense partnership, or an allied capability investment. He says the strategic consequences of the conflict with Iran are still unfolding, but the alliance is a deepening partnership built on shared interests, joint capabilities, and mutual benefit, a point underscored by discussions with visiting members of Congress in Jerusalem. The piece suggests that the alliance can be strengthened while addressing a growing challenge in the region.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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