Al Jazeera News Updates Trump says Iran talks underway, Drone strike in Erbil
Mar 25, 2026
Rapid headlines on new developments in Iran, including a major strike and a newly appointed security chief. Coverage of cross-border retaliations by Hezbollah and subsequent Israeli strikes with reported casualties. Brief updates that connect the day's top regional security shifts and their immediate fallout.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Iran Strikes Kill Dozens And Prompt Leadership Change
- Iranian cities including southern Tehran have been hit by strikes that killed at least 12 and wounded nearly 30.
- Iran named former IRGC commander Mohammed Baka Zolkara as security chief after Ali Larijani was killed in a US-Israeli strike, shifting leadership amid escalation.
Hezbollah Retaliation Hits Israeli Cities
- Hezbollah has launched retaliatory attacks against Israel, killing at least one and injuring more than a dozen.
- Tel Aviv and B'nai Barak were among the hardest hit, showing the conflict spreading beyond initial strike zones.