A member of Iran's paramilitary Basij force was killed in an incident in the country's southeast, media reported today between 7:33 PM and 8:03 PM UTC. The circumstances and specific location of the fatality were not immediately detailed. Analysis of a recent Iranian missile test suggests the projectile may have experienced initial engine issues before activation, with observers noting excessive burn time and potential issues with the second stage of its liquid fuel system. The flight characteristics are being compared to the Fatah 2 glider, according to a social media analysis shared during the reporting window. This news follows reports from earlier today, September 18th, 2025, of Iran conducting a missile test with potential Maneuverable Re-entry Vehicle (MaRV) capabilities, visible over several provinces including Tehran. Concurrently, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a second wave of strikes targeting Hezbollah weapons warehouses in southern Lebanon between 3:18 PM and 6:18 PM UTC, responding to Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild its Radwan Unit capabilities. Earlier on September 18th, sirens sounded in Eilat, Israel, due to a suspected drone infiltration that caused minor damage to a hotel and reportedly one UN injury. The IDF also confirmed its defense systems intercepted a missile threat from Yemen. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that a "snapback" of UN sanctions against Iran is set to occur, with a vote planned in the Security Council for September 19th, and UN sanctions are scheduled to be reimposed on Iran on September 27th.
