00:00Hello and welcome to One India. You're watching World News. I am Pankaj Mishra. Straight into the
00:05U.S.-Israel-Iran war details. From American military losses to direct strikes on critical
00:11infrastructure and now the possibility of new actors entering the conflict, this war is costing
00:17more dearly than what was feared. We begin with a worrying development from Washington,
00:23possibly a booster for Iran, the losses that U.S. has incurred in this war so far.
00:33The United States is facing a growing operational cost in this conflict, one that goes beyond
00:38combat damage. At least 16 American military aircraft have been destroyed since hostilities
00:44with Iran began. Among them, 10 Reaper drones, key assets in surveillance, and targeted strikes
00:50have been taken down. But what's more concerning is this. Several of the most serious losses were
00:57not caused by enemy fire, but by accidents and friendly fire incidents.
01:0416 U.S. military aircraft gone. Destroyed, damaged, or lost in just weeks of war with Iran. For
01:13a military that prides itself on air dominance, this is not just a statistic. It's a warning.
01:20Since the start of the Iran war, at least 16 U.S. military aircraft have been destroyed. Among them,
01:2810 Reaper strike drones, taken down by enemy fire or lost in high-risk operations. These drones were
01:35designed to be expendable, sent into the most dangerous airspace because they don't carry pilots.
01:40But even that strategy is now being tested. At least nine Reapers were shot down mid-air by Iranian defenses.
01:48Another was destroyed on the ground in Jordan, hit by a ballistic missile. Two more were lost in
01:54accidents. But the bigger concern isn't just drones. It's what's happening to crude aircraft. In one of the
02:02most alarming incidents, three U.S. F-15 fighter jets were shot down by friendly fire in Kuwait. And then,
02:10tragedy struck mid-air. A KC-135 refueling tanker was destroyed during an operation, killing all six
02:18crew members on board. These weren't enemy strikes. They were accidents inside a high-pressure war zone.
02:25And the damage doesn't stop there. Five more KC-135 tankers were hit by an Iranian missile strike while
02:34parked at an airfield in Saudi Arabia. This raises serious questions about the safety of even rear-base
02:40operations. To understand the scale of this, look back. During the entire 2011 Libya air campaign,
02:49the U.S. lost just three aircraft in combat over four months. Now, 16 losses in weeks. Experts say the
02:58reason is simple. The intensity of this war. More sorties, more strikes, more pressure. The U.S. says
03:06it carried out more strikes on day one of this war than during the opening phase of the Gulf War.
03:12And yet,
03:13despite that overwhelming firepower, the U.S. still does not have full control of the skies.
03:19Iran's air defenses, though heavily targeted, are still active. An advanced F-35 fighter jet was
03:26recently hit by suspected Iranian fire, forcing an emergency landing. The pilot survived, but the
03:32message was clear. This is not uncontested airspace. Even the Pentagon admits it only has localized air
03:40superiority, meaning control over certain areas, not the entire battlefield. That's a critical gap.
03:47Because without full air dominance, every mission becomes riskier. And this has wider implications.
03:55Take the Strait of Hormuz, a key objective in this war. If Iranian air defenses remain active,
04:01securing that waterway becomes far more complicated. Even drones, once considered low-risk assets,
04:08are now vulnerable. Meanwhile, the war grinds on. Iran continues to launch strikes across the region,
04:14including recent attacks on energy facilities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Though U.S. officials
04:21say the intensity of attacks has dropped, the threat is far from over. Sixteen aircraft lost,
04:28some to enemy fire, some to accidents. All pointing to the same reality. This war is faster,
04:34riskier, and more unpredictable than expected. And if the skies are this contested, the next phase of
04:41this conflict could be even more dangerous. The war is now visibly targeting economic lifelines.
04:49A dramatic video has surfaced showing Iran's missile strike on Israel's Haifa port, specifically the
04:55Bazan oil refinery. Flashes of impact, followed by thick plumes of smoke. This is no longer symbolic
05:03retaliation. This is strategic targeting. Here are the details. On March 19, 2026, sirens wailed across
05:13northern and central Israel as Iran launched a large-scale missile barrage, marking a major escalation
05:20in the ongoing conflict. In Haifa, residents rushed for shelter as explosions began echoing across the bay.
05:29Within moments, a missile, or debris from an intercepted projectile, struck near the Bazan
05:36oil refinery complex, Israel's largest fuel and petrochemical facility, responsible for roughly
05:43half the country's fuel supply. Footage from the scene shows flashes in the sky, followed by thick black
05:51smoke rising above the refinery, with fires briefly igniting inside the complex. Emergency crews
05:59and fire services responded immediately, working to contain the flames and secure the site.
06:05Israeli authorities reported that the damage was limited and localized, with some impact to
06:12surrounding infrastructure, including power lines, that caused short-lived outages in parts of the
06:18north. Refinery operations were not significantly disrupted. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed
06:27responsibility, stating the strike was a precise retaliation for Israel's previous attack on Iran's South
06:35Pars gas field. The Haifa strike was part of a wider wave targeting energy infrastructure, alongside reported
06:43attacks on other regional facilities. Despite the dramatic visuals, officials confirmed the situation was
06:51quickly brought under control, with no fatalities reported at the refinery. However, the incident highlights
06:58a growing shift in the conflict. Iran, meanwhile, is not slowing down. It is scaling up. The Islamic
07:06Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced the 66th wave of its retaliatory campaign, Operation True Promise 4.
07:14Targets now include not just Israeli cities like Tel Aviv, but also American military bases across
07:20West Asia. What stands out is the arsenal being deployed. Long-range Qadr ballistic missiles capable of
07:28striking targets up to 2,000 kilometers away combined with advanced drone systems. Further details in this story.
07:39Iran has launched the 66th wave of its ongoing military campaign, dramatically escalating the conflict
07:47across the region. In a fresh statement, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the IRGC, announced a large-scale
07:57attack targeting central and southern Israel, including Tel Aviv, as well as U.S. military bases across the region.
08:05According to the IRGC, the operation was carried out with what it called complete success. The assault
08:13reportedly involved a wide range of weapons, including solid and liquid-fueled missiles,
08:20heavy ballistic systems, multi-warhead projectiles, and suicide drones. Among the missiles named were
08:27Kader, Kader, Herber, Shekin, Qiyom, and Zulfikar, signaling the scale and sophistication of the attack.
08:36Moments after the announcement, explosions were reported across multiple Israeli cities.
08:43Sirens blared in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and surrounding areas, sending residents rushing into shelters.
08:50Reports indicate at least three waves of missiles were launched within less than an hour, highlighting the
08:57intensity and rapid pace of the barrage. Alerts were also triggered in parts of the occupied West Bank,
09:05showing the wide geographic spread of the attack. As the operation continued, additional missile
09:11launches were reported toward northern regions, including Galilee and Haifa. Despite the scale,
09:18Israeli emergency services reported no fatalities in Haifa and no major incidents in Jerusalem.
09:25However, several people were treated for minor injuries while rushing to safety, and many others
09:32suffered from shock and anxiety as sirens continued. At the same time, Iran expanded its warning to the wider
09:40region. Its foreign ministry called on neighboring countries to prevent the United States and Israel
09:47from launching attacks on Iran. Officials warned that any country assisting such operations would be
09:54considered complicit. Meanwhile, Iranian authorities highlighted the damage inside Iran from ongoing
10:01strikes. Officials say tens of thousands of civilian sites have been hit, including hospitals and schools,
10:09with thousands of civilians reported injured. The regional impact is also growing. In Iraq,
10:16tensions are rising after reports of an incident near a U.S. used military base in Erbil. While no casualties
10:24were reported, the development adds to mounting pressure on U.S. positions in the region. Iran says its
10:31operations are ongoing, declaring this wave continues. And now the big question. Will the war widen further,
10:40or it has already? Reports suggest Yemen's Houthi rebels may be stepping into the conflict, effectively
10:47opening a new front for Iran. If that happens, the implications are serious. The Houthis could target
10:55oil tankers in the Red Sea, disrupting global trade routes and pushing energy markets into further
11:01instability. They could also revive strikes on Saudi infrastructure, especially if Riyadh aligns more
11:09closely with U.S. and Israeli operations. What are the implications of this? Find out in this report.
11:16As tensions surge across the Middle East, the conflict is taking a dangerous new turn. Yemen's Iran-backed
11:25Houthi movement is now effectively stepping into the war, signaling a major escalation beyond Israel and
11:32Iran. In a powerful statement, Houthi military spokesman Yaya Sari warned that U.S. naval vessels in the Red
11:41Sea will become legitimate targets if Washington joins strikes against Iran. Any American attack or act of
11:49aggression providing support to the Israeli enemy against Iran is part of that very same overarching
11:54goal, which seeks to enable the Israeli enemy to establish full control over the entire region.
12:00The message is unmistakable. A new front is opening at sea. The announcement has exploded across social
12:09media, with many now viewing it as the Houthis officially joining the war. And their stance goes
12:15beyond warnings. Houthi messaging frames this as a broader battle for the Ummah, accusing the United
12:23States and Israel of attempting to dominate the region. This aligns closely with their deep ties to Iran
12:30and their role within the so-called Axis of Resistance. The Houthis are no strangers to confrontation.
12:37They have previously launched missiles and drones toward Israel and repeatedly targeted ships in the Red
12:44Sea. Those attacks disrupted global trade, forced major shipping reroutes, and raised costs worldwide.
12:52Now, with this latest warning, the risk of renewed strikes is growing rapidly. Analysts say the group is
13:00on high alert, with capabilities ready and forces positioned. There are signs that hardline factions
13:07are pushing for direct action, signaling readiness to escalate further. The United States has already
13:14carried out strikes on Houthi targets in the past. Any attack on U.S. warships now could trigger a far
13:21more
13:21intense military response. And the consequences could be global. The Red Sea is a critical artery
13:28for international trade. Any disruption here could send shock waves through energy markets, supply chains,
13:35and economies worldwide. For now, no fresh attacks have been confirmed. But the shift in tone is clear.
13:43This is no longer just a warning. The Houthis are stepping into the conflict, raising the stakes in an
13:50already volatile region. And as tensions rise, one question looms large. How far will this war spread?
14:00And before we close, one development that needs to be reiterated as it could mark a turning point in
14:06modern warfare. The U.S. F-35 stealth fighter, one of the most advanced combat jets in the world,
14:14was hit during a mission over Iran, forcing an emergency landing at a U.S. base in the region.
14:20The pilot survived, but the incident is now under investigation. What makes this significant
14:27significant is Iran's claim that its air defense system successfully struck the F-35? If confirmed,
14:34this could be the first recorded instance of a fifth-generation stealth aircraft being hit
14:40in an active conflict. Lots happening. Stay with OneIndia.
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