OSINT report hourly 23.03.2026 05:00

1. Middle East: The Israeli Air Force conducted wide-scale strikes against Iranian infrastructure in Tehran and missile cities in Yazd, Kashan, and Shiraz, where secondary explosions were observed. Source: Osint613.

2. Middle East: U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, threatening the destruction of power stations if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Source: War_Radar2.

3. Middle East: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected U.S. threats, stating the Strait of Hormuz remains open and that Iran will not be swayed by intimidation. Source: sentdefender.

4. Middle East: CENTCOM reports that Operation Epic Fury has struck over 8,000 Iranian targets and 130 ships in the last three weeks. Source: ianellisjones.

5. Middle East: A U.S. military convoy is withdrawing from Iraq into Jordan via the Trebil border crossing as regional tensions escalate. Source: ALERTX360.

6. Middle East: Iran launched ballistic missiles carrying cluster munitions toward Israel, with reports indicating some munitions landed in Nablus and Lebanese territory. Source: Osint613.

7. Middle East: Hezbollah released footage claiming the downing of an Israeli Hermes 450 drone over Bint Jbeil using a Misagh-1/D MANPADS. Source: OSINTWarfare.

8. Middle East: The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide security alert urging American citizens to exercise increased caution due to the ongoing war. Source: Osint613.

9. Middle East: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte publicly backed U.S. military actions against Iran, describing the regime as an existential threat to global security. Source: UKikaski.

10. Middle East: An Iranian ballistic missile aimed at Diego Garcia was intercepted by a U.S. Navy destroyer using an SM-3 missile, according to The Times. Source: sentdefender.

11. Ukraine: Russian forces continue to suffer high attrition, with visually confirmed daily deaths up 38.6% compared to the same period last year. Source: AndrewPerpetua.

12. Ukraine: Ukrainian forces successfully downed a Russian Ka-52 helicopter after a multi-week surveillance operation by the Heights Predators battalion. Source: HromadskeUA.

13. Ukraine: Russia is increasingly utilizing RM-48U target missiles in a strike role against Ukraine, supplementing its existing short-range ballistic missile inventory. Source: KofmanMichael.

14. NATO: The European Union has reportedly excluded Hungary from sensitive security discussions due to concerns regarding intelligence leaks to Russia. Source: michaeldweiss.

15. China: A U.S. RC-135U Combat Sent aircraft was tracked departing Okinawa and heading north into the Yellow Sea for reconnaissance operations. Source: sipjack1776.

16. Cyberattacks: The U.S. Navy canceled the Constellation-class frigate program after design modifications resulted in an unauthorized 500-ton weight increase. Source: 19fortyfive.

17. Troop Movements: A contingent of 4,500 U.S. sailors and Marines, including an infantry battalion and F-35 jets, is deploying to the Middle East to support Operation Epic Fury. Source: Osint613.