Lebanon is facing a “perfect storm of unpredictable challenges” as conflict, mass displacement and dwindling humanitarian resources converge, the UN’s Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon, Imran Riza, has warned.
Lebanon 11 March 2026 #1 nrafati Wed, 03/11/2026 – 23:02 Lebanon Wed, 03/11/2026 – 12:00 11 March 2026 The Israeli military said it was “striking ready-to-launch projectile launchers and additional infrastructure sites belonging to Hizbollah across Lebanon” after Hizbollah launched a missile barrage, subsequently reporting “a large-scale wave of strikes on Hizbollah infrastructure in Beirut”. […]
Hormuz 11 March 2026 #1 nrafati Wed, 03/11/2026 – 23:03 Strait of Hormuz Wed, 03/11/2026 – 12:00 11 March 2026 U.S. Central Command warned Iranian “civilians that the Iranian regime is using civilian ports along the Strait of Hormuz to conduct military operations that threaten international shipping”, adding that “civilian ports used for military purposes […]
Tehran 11 March 2026 #2 nrafati Wed, 03/11/2026 – 23:04 Tehran Wed, 03/11/2026 – 12:00 11 March 2026 U.S. Central Command warned Iranian “civilians that the Iranian regime is using civilian ports along the Strait of Hormuz to conduct military operations that threaten international shipping”, adding that “civilian ports used for military purposes lose protected […]
Washington 11 March 2026 #2 nrafati Wed, 03/11/2026 – 23:04 Washington Wed, 03/11/2026 – 12:00 11 March 2026 U.S. Central Command warned Iranian “civilians that the Iranian regime is using civilian ports along the Strait of Hormuz to conduct military operations that threaten international shipping”, adding that “civilian ports used for military purposes lose protected […]
Tehran 11 March 2026 #1 nrafati Wed, 03/11/2026 – 22:59 Tehran Wed, 03/11/2026 – 12:00 11 March 2026 President Pezeshkian asserted that “the only way to end this war – ignited by the Zionist regime [ie, Israel] and U.S. – is recognising Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations and firm international guarantees against future aggression”.
Riyadh 11 March 2026 #1 nrafati Wed, 03/11/2026 – 22:59 Riyadh Wed, 03/11/2026 – 12:00 11 March 2026 The Saudi defence ministry reported interceptions of multiple drones and missiles.
Israel 11 March 2026 #1 nrafati Wed, 03/11/2026 – 23:01 Israel Wed, 03/11/2026 – 12:00 11 March 2026 The Israeli military said it was “striking ready-to-launch projectile launchers and additional infrastructure sites belonging to Hizbollah across Lebanon” after Hizbollah launched a missile barrage, subsequently reporting “a large-scale wave of strikes on Hizbollah infrastructure in Beirut”. […]
The UN’s emergency relief chief on Wednesday condemned the “$1 billion-a-day” cost of the war in the Middle East, at a time when humanitarian needs are soaring and aid funding is falling dangerously short.
As the conflict in the Middle East continues to ripple across the region, the UN Security Council is meeting today to discuss the escalating situation, with a morning briefing focused on Lebanon and a second session later on the wider crisis. Across the UN system, agencies are warning of mounting humanitarian needs as displacement rises, […]
