Turkey's Defence Ministry said that NATO forces had intercepted a new missile fired from Iran, the fourth since the start of the Middle East war. None of the four projectiles managed to hit Turkish soil. The ​incident marked the fourth such incident ​since the start of the U.S.-Iraeli war with Iran, following three earlier ​interceptions by NATO systems ​earlier this month that prompted Ankara to ‌protest ⁠and warn Tehran. Tehran has denied in the previous three incidents that it authorised such launches ​and ​has asked ⁠Ankara to form a joint investigation into ​the matter.


Turkiye: NATO Defences Downed Iranian Missile for the Fourth Time

Reports indicate US forces used the combat-untested Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) during strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, with1,2] a missile hitting civilian infrastructure, including a school and sports hall, near Lamerd. The Lockheed Martin-developed weapon is designed to replace ATACMS. 


US Forces Are Reportedly Using Untested PrSM Missile in Strikes Against Iran

Iranian missiles have once again targeted Israel's biggest oil hub. A massive fire erupted at the refinery in the northern Israeli city of Haifa for the second time during the monthlong war with Iran.  Video showed flames on a large refinery tank with thick black smoke that was quickly extinguished. It wasn’t clear if a missile strike or debris caused the blaze.


US-Iran War: Haifa Burns, Iranian Missiles & Drones Rain Death & Destruction

While U.S. has claimed to have achieved military success in Iran, its losses are mounting. Iran has claimed to have destroyed America's premier E-3 Sentry aircraft during its recent attack on Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan airbase. As per reports, U.S. losses in the first three weeks of the war alone are estimated at $2.9 billion.


US-Iran War | Blind in Battle: How US Is Losing Its Eyes and Ears in West Asia War

The Iran conflict is rapidly escalating as the United States now has more than 50,000 troops deployed across West Asia amid ongoing hostilities with Tehran. U.S. President Donald Trump has made controversial remarks saying that the U.S. “could take Kharg Island easily” — a strategic Iranian oil export hub — as part of military options to pressure Iran. This video breaks down the expanding U.S. military presence, Trump’s statements about Kharg Island, the strategic significance of the region, and what these developments mean for global geopolitics and energy markets. Stay tuned for full coverage and expert insights.

Iran War Intensifies: US Has Over 50,000 Troops In West Asia

A Russian oil tanker is heading to Cuba despite a US-imposed oil blockade on the island. The vessel, carrying hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude, is expected to provide temporary relief to Cuba’s worsening energy crisis marked by blackouts and fuel shortages.

The shipment challenges Washington’s efforts to restrict fuel supplies to Cuba, with earlier policies aimed at pressuring the government by cutting off oil imports. The US has now signalled it will allow the tanker to reach Cuba, avoiding a potential escalation with Russia.

US-Iran War | Reports: US Coast Guard Allowing Tanker to Reach Cuba

Amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Iran is reportedly boosting its oil revenues as global crude prices surge - a striking development in the midst of war. With disruptions to global supplies and other Gulf producers cutting output, Tehran has continued exporting crude and capturing higher daily earnings.


US-Iran War: Iran Oil Revenues Nearly Double Amid Price Surge

US President Donald Trump has indicated that America could "take the oil in Iran" and seize the Kharg Island-- Tehran's main oil export hub-- as war in the Middle East continued into its fifth week. Talking to the Financial Times, the American commander-in-chief said his "preference would be to take the oil", comparing the US military operation in Iran with those in Venezuela earlier this year, where Washington gained control of the oil industry following the capture of the Latin American nation's leader, Nicolas Maduro.


Trump: US Forces Could Take Iran's Kharg Island Very Soon; Floats Seizing Iran Oil Exports

Local media reported that Iran has placed the issue of withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) on its review agenda. Amid this, U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is negotiating with Iran while directly mentioning the possibility of seizing Kharg Island through ground force deployment.

According to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency on the 28th, the Iranian parliament and other relevant institutions are urgently reviewing the issue of withdrawing from the NPT.

Iran Considering Leaving Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Amid War

Indian equity markets saw a severe crash on March 30, 2026, with the Sensex plummeting over 1,000 points and the Nifty dropping below 22,500 due to intensifying conflict in West Asia, rising crude oil prices, and sustained foreign investor selling. Asian markets also experienced a broader sell-off, driven by fears of economic disruption. 


Iran War: India's Sensex Drops Over 1000 Points; Sell-Off Across Asian Markets

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Mar 30) said that the Latin Patriarch would get "full and immediate access" to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, after police denied him entry on Palm Sunday. In his statement, Netanyahu blamed Iran in an attempt to justify the ban imposed by Israeli Police. Israeli police had prevented the senior Catholic cleric from entering Christianity's most sacred site to celebrate Palm Sunday mass over what Netanyahu had said were security concerns, provoking protests from the European Union and several European countries.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bibi-files-netanyahu-documentary-adelson-hamas-funding-1774776776301">The Bibi Files: What the viral Netanyahu documentary reveals about corruption, Adelson ties and Hamas funding</a>&nbsp;"I have instructed the relevant authorities that Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch, be granted full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem," Netanyahu shared a post on X. The Israeli PM elaborated on Israel's security concerns in his post."Over the past several days, Iran has repeatedly targeted the holy sites of all three monotheistic religions in Jerusalem with ballistic missiles," he wrote. “In one strike, missile fragments crashed meters from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.” It was to protect worshippers that Israel had asked people of all faiths to "temporarily abstain" from worshipping at all the holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City, he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/fact-check-israel-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-office-debunks-fake-news-over-his-whereabouts-death-claims-1773524769573">'The PM is...': Netanyahu's office breaks silence over reports claiming his assassination</a><h2>How EU and the Catholic Church reacted?</h2>After Israel's initial ban, EU had reacted sharply with EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas saying that it is a “violation of religious freedom.” “The decision by Israeli police to bar Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday constitutes a violation of religious freedom and long-standing protections governing holy sites,” she said. “Freedom of worship in Jerusalem must be fully guaranteed, without exception, for all faiths. Jerusalem’s multi-religious character must be protected,” she added in a social media post.&nbsp;The Catholic Church in its statement said that Pizzaballa and Francesco lelpo, the official Guardian of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, were both prevented from entering the church. “As a result, and for the first time in centuries, the Heads of the Church were prevented from celebrating the Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This incident is a grave precedent and disregards the sensibilities of billions of people around the world, who, during this week, look to Jerusalem,” the statement said.

Netanyahu allowed the Latin Patriarch access to Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre after police barred him on Palm Sunday, sparking global outrage. Israel cited Iran-linked security threats, while the EU and Catholic Church condemned the move as a violation of religious freedom.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Mar 30) said that the Latin Patriarch would get "full and immediate access" to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, after police denied him entry on Palm Sunday. In his statement, Netanyahu blamed Iran in an attempt to justify the ban imposed by Israeli Police. Israeli police had prevented the senior Catholic cleric from entering Christianity's most sacred site to celebrate Palm Sunday mass over what Netanyahu had said were security concerns, provoking protests from the European Union and several European countries. Also Read: The Bibi Files: What the viral Netanyahu documentary reveals about corruption, Adelson ties and Hamas funding "I have instructed the relevant authorities that Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch, be granted full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem," Netanyahu shared a post on X. The Israeli PM elaborated on Israel's security concerns in his post. "Over the past several days, Iran has repeatedly targeted the holy sites of all three monotheistic religions in Jerusalem with ballistic missiles," he wrote. “In one strike, missile fragments crashed meters from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.” It was to protect worshippers that Israel had asked people of all faiths to "temporarily abstain" from worshipping at all the holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City, he added. Also Read: 'The PM is...': Netanyahu's office breaks silence over reports claiming his assassination How EU and the Catholic Church reacted? After Israel's initial ban, EU had reacted sharply with EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas saying that it is a “violation of religious freedom.” “The decision by Israeli police to bar Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday constitutes a violation of religious freedom and long-standing protections governing holy sites,” she said. “Freedom of worship in Jerusalem must be fully guaranteed, without exception, for all faiths. Jerusalem’s multi-religious character must be protected,” she added in a social media post. The Catholic Church in its statement said that Pizzaballa and Francesco lelpo, the official Guardian of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, were both prevented from entering the church. “As a result, and for the first time in centuries, the Heads of the Church were prevented from celebrating the Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This incident is a grave precedent and disregards the sensibilities of billions of people around the world, who, during this week, look to Jerusalem,” the statement said.

Netanyahu allowed the Latin Patriarch access to Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre after police barred him on Palm Sunday, sparking global outrage. Israel cited Iran-linked security threats, while the EU and Catholic Church condemned the move as a violation of religious freedom.

'Iran has repeatedly targeted...': Netanyahu allows Catholic leaders to pray at Jerusalem after backlash

Turkey becomes the first country to monetise its gold reserves,
As dollar demand rises driven by higher energy import costs.
The iran war has resulted in a historic energy crisis.


Turkey Becomes First Nation to Monetise Gold Amid Iran War

Days after an elementary girls school in Iran's Minab was attacked in US, Israel strike, Tehran has publicly accused two US Navy officers of being responsible for the attack that claimed the lives of 170 children. Iran released their images through its embassy in South Africa and accused them of directly authorising the missile attack.&nbsp;The officers were identified as Leigh R Tate, said to be the commanding officer, and Jeffrey E York, the executive officer of the USS Spruance.&nbsp;In a post on microblogging site X the embassy wrote, "Remember these two criminals. Leigh R. Tate, the commander, and Jeffrey E. York, the executive officer of the USS Spruance, who ordered the launch of Tomahawk missiles three times, killing 168 innocent children at a school in #Minab."The post ended emotionally by saying, “Remember these two. Don’t they have children of their own?".<h2>‘Slaughtered in cold blood’</h2>&nbsp;Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday (Mar 27) slammed the bombing of Minab school, calling it a “calculated assault” by the United States. Aragchi called the February 28 attack on the school “a war crime and a crime against humanity”.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-iran-regime-change-happened-after-a-month-of-war-hints-at-peace-deal-soon-1774830991167">‘Regime change has happened’: Trump issues BIG statement after a month of Iran war, hints at peace deal ‘pretty soon’</a>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump had claimed that Iran itself was responsible for the attack, which happened on the first day of the war. However, a US military investigation reported by The New York Times suggested that a US Tomahawk cruise missile, which Iran does not possess, had struck the school due to an error in targeting.&nbsp;The report added that the US military was striking an adjacent Iranian base. The school building had earlier been a part of the base, and target coordinates were set using outdated data.

Iran released their images through its embassy in South Africa and accused both the navy officers of directly authorising the Tomahawl missile attack on the elementary girls school in Minab.

Days after an elementary girls school in Iran's Minab was attacked in US, Israel strike, Tehran has publicly accused two US Navy officers of being responsible for the attack that claimed the lives of 170 children. Iran released their images through its embassy in South Africa and accused them of directly authorising the missile attack. The officers were identified as Leigh R Tate, said to be the commanding officer, and Jeffrey E York, the executive officer of the USS Spruance. In a post on microblogging site X the embassy wrote, "Remember these two criminals. Leigh R. Tate, the commander, and Jeffrey E. York, the executive officer of the USS Spruance, who ordered the launch of Tomahawk missiles three times, killing 168 innocent children at a school in #Minab." The post ended emotionally by saying, “Remember these two. Don’t they have children of their own?". ‘Slaughtered in cold blood’ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday (Mar 27) slammed the bombing of Minab school, calling it a “calculated assault” by the United States. Aragchi called the February 28 attack on the school “a war crime and a crime against humanity”. ALSO READ: ‘Regime change has happened’: Trump issues BIG statement after a month of Iran war, hints at peace deal ‘pretty soon’ US President Donald Trump had claimed that Iran itself was responsible for the attack, which happened on the first day of the war. However, a US military investigation reported by The New York Times suggested that a US Tomahawk cruise missile, which Iran does not possess, had struck the school due to an error in targeting. The report added that the US military was striking an adjacent Iranian base. The school building had earlier been a part of the base, and target coordinates were set using outdated data.

Iran released their images through its embassy in South Africa and accused both the navy officers of directly authorising the Tomahawl missile attack on the elementary girls school in Minab.

'Remember these two criminals': Iran names two US navy officers behind Tomahawk missile attack on Minab school

US President Donald Trump has said that a regime change has already happened in Iran, adding that the United States is having very meaningful conversation with the Iranians. However, maintaining that one can never know with Iran, Trump accepted that the US has bombed the country amid negotiations for two times - one in 2025 with B2 bombers and other on Feb 28, that has led to a month- long war. Reiterating that the Iran war is “ahead of schedule”, Trump said that the US is dealing with a “completely different set of people” who are reasonable. He said that there can be a deal with Tehran “pretty soon.” About the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump said that he may be alive but he is seriously wounded. Hinting a green light towards the peace plan, Trump said that the Iranians have responded and even gave several ships of oil boats as gift that passed through the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;"The one regime was decimated, destroyed, they're all dead. The next regime is mostly dead. And the third regime, we're dealing with different people than anybody's dealt with before. It's a whole different group of people. So I would consider that regime change. And frankly, they've been very reasonable. So I think we've had regime change. We can't do much better than that. The regime that was really bad, really evil, was the first one. That was done. The second was appointed, and they're gone. They're all dead,” the president told reporters aboard Air Force One. About a possible deal, "I think we'll make a deal with them, pretty sure...but we've had regime change," he said.&nbsp;Elsewhere during his conversation, he said that Iran is decimated and they will to give up nuclear weapons. On Iran charging tolls from ships crossing the Hormuz, Trump said he will find out about it. Hailing the Gulf nations for fighting back, Trump said, “They are fighting back. Saudi Arabia is fighting back hard. Qatar is fighting back. UAE is fighting back. Kuwait's fighting back. Bahrain's fighting back. They're all fighting back. Actually, they were surprised to be hit. I was very surprised they got hit. And once they got hit, they started fighting very well.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-irgc-issues-ultimatum-to-us-universities-in-west-asia-after-attack-on-campuses-in-tehran-1774741664288/amp">'By 12 noon...': Iran issues ultimatum to US universities in West Asia after attack on campuses in Tehran</a><h2>What we know about the Iran war so far?</h2>The war began on February 28, when the United States and Israel carried out pre-emptive airstrikes across Iran. The subsequent escalation reportedly resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a broad Iranian retaliation targeting not just Israel but also US bases across Gulf countries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-mocks-saudi-s-very-regular-kind-of-a-guy-mohammad-bin-salman-in-blunt-remarks-1774755156132">'Kissing my a**': Trump mocks Saudi's 'very regular kind of a guy' MBS in blunt remarks</a>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump has sent 15-point peace plan to Iran. While Iran has ruled out direct negotiations, it has said that it exchanged messages with the US via “friendly countries.” Pakistan has presented itself as a key mediator and on Sunday said that it is ready to "host and facilitate meaningful talks." Outlining growing support for its peace efforts, including from the United Nations and China, Pakistan issued a statement after its Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held "very productive talks" with Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey in Islamabad.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.&nbsp;

Trump says a regime change has occurred in Iran and the US is in “meaningful talks” despite bombing the country twice, triggering a month-long war. Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly wounded. Pakistan offers to host peace talks as Trump signals a possible deal soon.

US President Donald Trump has said that a regime change has already happened in Iran, adding that the United States is having very meaningful conversation with the Iranians. However, maintaining that one can never know with Iran, Trump accepted that the US has bombed the country amid negotiations for two times - one in 2025 with B2 bombers and other on Feb 28, that has led to a month- long war. Reiterating that the Iran war is “ahead of schedule”, Trump said that the US is dealing with a “completely different set of people” who are reasonable. He said that there can be a deal with Tehran “pretty soon.” About the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump said that he may be alive but he is seriously wounded. Hinting a green light towards the peace plan, Trump said that the Iranians have responded and even gave several ships of oil boats as gift that passed through the Strait of Hormuz. "The one regime was decimated, destroyed, they're all dead. The next regime is mostly dead. And the third regime, we're dealing with different people than anybody's dealt with before. It's a whole different group of people. So I would consider that regime change. And frankly, they've been very reasonable. So I think we've had regime change. We can't do much better than that. The regime that was really bad, really evil, was the first one. That was done. The second was appointed, and they're gone. They're all dead,” the president told reporters aboard Air Force One. About a possible deal, "I think we'll make a deal with them, pretty sure...but we've had regime change," he said. Elsewhere during his conversation, he said that Iran is decimated and they will to give up nuclear weapons. On Iran charging tolls from ships crossing the Hormuz, Trump said he will find out about it. Hailing the Gulf nations for fighting back, Trump said, “They are fighting back. Saudi Arabia is fighting back hard. Qatar is fighting back. UAE is fighting back. Kuwait's fighting back. Bahrain's fighting back. They're all fighting back. Actually, they were surprised to be hit. I was very surprised they got hit. And once they got hit, they started fighting very well.” Also Read: 'By 12 noon...': Iran issues ultimatum to US universities in West Asia after attack on campuses in Tehran What we know about the Iran war so far? The war began on February 28, when the United States and Israel carried out pre-emptive airstrikes across Iran. The subsequent escalation reportedly resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a broad Iranian retaliation targeting not just Israel but also US bases across Gulf countries. Also Read: 'Kissing my a**': Trump mocks Saudi's 'very regular kind of a guy' MBS in blunt remarks US President Donald Trump has sent 15-point peace plan to Iran. While Iran has ruled out direct negotiations, it has said that it exchanged messages with the US via “friendly countries.” Pakistan has presented itself as a key mediator and on Sunday said that it is ready to "host and facilitate meaningful talks." Outlining growing support for its peace efforts, including from the United Nations and China, Pakistan issued a statement after its Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held "very productive talks" with Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey in Islamabad. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Trump says a regime change has occurred in Iran and the US is in “meaningful talks” despite bombing the country twice, triggering a month-long war. Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly wounded. Pakistan offers to host peace talks as Trump signals a possible deal soon.

‘Regime change has happened’: Trump issues BIG statement after a month of Iran war, hints at peace deal ‘pretty soon’

Pakistan said on Sunday (March 29, 2026) that it is ready to "host and facilitate meaningful talks" between the United States and Iran to bring an end to the month-long war that has destabilise the region. Outlining growing support for its peace efforts, including from the United Nations and China, Pakistan issued a statement after its Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held "very productive talks" with Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey in Islamabad. In a televised statement, Dar said that the visitors “expressed their full support” for potential US-Iran talks in Islamabad. Batting for “dialogue and diplomacy”, Pakistan said that both Iran and the US have “expressed their confidence” in Islamabad to facilitate the talks.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔊PR No.8️⃣2️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Statement by the Deputy Prime Minister /Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at the Conclusion of 2nd Meeting of Four Foreign Ministers 🔗⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/JpUbUdhzLb">pic.twitter.com/JpUbUdhzLb</a>&mdash; Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ForeignOfficePk/status/2038312594147271059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-irgc-issues-ultimatum-to-us-universities-in-west-asia-after-attack-on-campuses-in-tehran-1774741664288/amp">'By 12 noon...': Iran issues ultimatum to US universities in West Asia after attack on campuses in Tehran</a><h2>Pakistan as a mediator</h2>Pakistan is counting on its longstanding links with Tehran and close contacts in the Gulf, as well as the personal rapport that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the country’s powerful Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, have struck up with US President Donald Trump in the past few days. Dar and Sharif have held several calls with senior government ministers in Iran, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and were “actively engaged” with the US administration, the foreign minister said. The Pak Foreign Ministry statement also said that Dar spoke to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, adding that they “fully support” Pakistan’s push for peace, as do other governments around the world.&nbsp;Pakistan’s efforts make economic sense as it relies on oil and gas imports through the Strait of Hormuz. Continued disruption to shipping could worsen fuel supplies, driving up prices and forcing further austerity measures. Iran had allowed 20 more Pakistani-flagged vessels to pass through the Strait after it started the mediation in the war.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-mocks-saudi-s-very-regular-kind-of-a-guy-mohammad-bin-salman-in-blunt-remarks-1774755156132">'Kissing my a**': Trump mocks Saudi's 'very regular kind of a guy' MBS in blunt remarks</a>&nbsp;Sunday’s talks, held under tight security and with no US, Israeli or Iranian representation, addressed efforts to stop the conflict from spreading and to encourage “a negotiations track” between Tehran and Washington to prevent the region “slipping into a state of complete chaos”, Cairo said.All three visiting ministers — Badr Abdelatty from Egypt, Hakan Fidan from Turkey, and Saudi Arabia’s Faisal bin Farhan — also met Pak PM Sharif as well as Asim Munir.<h2>How the war began?</h2>The war began on February 28, when the United States and Israel carried out pre-emptive airstrikes across Iran. The subsequent escalation reportedly resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a broad Iranian retaliation targeting not just Israel but also US bases across Gulf countries.&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.&nbsp;

Pakistan offered to host US-Iran peace talks amid rising regional tensions. Backed by UN, China, and Middle Eastern allies, Islamabad is pushing diplomacy to end the conflict, protect trade routes, and stabilise the region while leveraging strong ties with both Tehran and Washington.

Pakistan said on Sunday (March 29, 2026) that it is ready to "host and facilitate meaningful talks" between the United States and Iran to bring an end to the month-long war that has destabilise the region. Outlining growing support for its peace efforts, including from the United Nations and China, Pakistan issued a statement after its Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held "very productive talks" with Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey in Islamabad. In a televised statement, Dar said that the visitors “expressed their full support” for potential US-Iran talks in Islamabad. Batting for “dialogue and diplomacy”, Pakistan said that both Iran and the US have “expressed their confidence” in Islamabad to facilitate the talks.

Pakistan offered to host US-Iran peace talks amid rising regional tensions. Backed by UN, China, and Middle Eastern allies, Islamabad is pushing diplomacy to end the conflict, protect trade routes, and stabilise the region while leveraging strong ties with both Tehran and Washington.

'To host meaningful talks': Pakistan 'honoured' to mediate Iran-US war after Gulf FMs meet, with China’s support

Iran is employing a "scattered," asymmetric offensive strategy to counter US-Israel military superiority, utilizing sustained, low-cost drone and missile swarms. Operation True Promise has involved over 5,693 strikes targeting Israeli defense systems and U.S. bases in the Gulf, aiming to deplete expensive interceptor stocks through swarm saturation.


Iran’s Scattered Offensive to Counter Israel and US Military Might

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has thanked the Iraqi people and religious leadership for their support of Iran “in the face of aggression,” reported Iranian state media on Sunday without saying how the message was conveyed. More than three weeks have passed since his appointment as the supreme leader, but Khamenei has still not been seen in public since he was injured in the US-Israeli airstrike that killed his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his wife, and his son on the first day of the war. Mojtaba also issued two written statements earlier that have been delivered via state media, fuelling speculation about the extent of his injuries.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-military-days-away-from-hitting-all-its-top-priority-targets-in-iran-1774788156871">Israeli military just days away from hitting all its ‘top priority’ targets in Iran, says IDF spokesperson</a>&nbsp;In the latest message attributed to Iran’s third Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, he is said to have thanked the Iraqi clergy and people for their “clear position on aggression against Iran”.&nbsp;As per Iranian media outlets, the message from Khamenei was delivered to an Iraqi official following a meeting between the Speaker of the Supreme Islamic Assembly of Iraq and the Iranian ambassador to Baghdad.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/foreign-ministers-of-regional-powers-hold-quadrilateral-talks-in-pakistan-for-iran-war-de-escalation-1774794127899">Saudi, Egypt and Turkey foreign ministers hold quadrilateral talks in Pakistan for Iran war de-escalation</a>&nbsp;Since his succession to the position, several written messages attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei have been published, but he is yet to be seen in public or on state television.&nbsp;Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed on the first day of strikes on 28 February, but he has yet to be buried.US President Donald Trump has claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei is “either dead or in very bad shape, because no one has heard from him,” but Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva insists that Khamenei’s absence from public view is due to “security considerations”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/telangana-brings-bill-to-deduct-15-salary-of-employees-mps-mlas-neglecting-parents-1774801998531">Telangana brings bill to deduct 15% salary of employees, MPs, MLAs neglecting parents</a>&nbsp;Israel had vowed to target Mojtaba Khamenei both before and after his succession.The US State Department has also placed a $10 million bounty on 10 Iranian leaders, including the new supreme leader.

Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he was injured in the US-Israeli airstrike that killed his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his wife, and his son. He has issued two written statements that have been delivered via state media.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has thanked the Iraqi people and religious leadership for their support of Iran “in the face of aggression,” reported Iranian state media on Sunday without saying how the message was conveyed. More than three weeks have passed since his appointment as the supreme leader, but Khamenei has still not been seen in public since he was injured in the US-Israeli airstrike that killed his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his wife, and his son on the first day of the war. Mojtaba also issued two written statements earlier that have been delivered via state media, fuelling speculation about the extent of his injuries. Also Read: Israeli military just days away from hitting all its ‘top priority’ targets in Iran, says IDF spokesperson In the latest message attributed to Iran’s third Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, he is said to have thanked the Iraqi clergy and people for their “clear position on aggression against Iran”. As per Iranian media outlets, the message from Khamenei was delivered to an Iraqi official following a meeting between the Speaker of the Supreme Islamic Assembly of Iraq and the Iranian ambassador to Baghdad. Also Read: Saudi, Egypt and Turkey foreign ministers hold quadrilateral talks in Pakistan for Iran war de-escalation Since his succession to the position, several written messages attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei have been published, but he is yet to be seen in public or on state television. Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed on the first day of strikes on 28 February, but he has yet to be buried. US President Donald Trump has claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei is “either dead or in very bad shape, because no one has heard from him,” but Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva insists that Khamenei’s absence from public view is due to “security considerations”. Also Read: Telangana brings bill to deduct 15% salary of employees, MPs, MLAs neglecting parents Israel had vowed to target Mojtaba Khamenei both before and after his succession. The US State Department has also placed a $10 million bounty on 10 Iranian leaders, including the new supreme leader.

Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he was injured in the US-Israeli airstrike that killed his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his wife, and his son. He has issued two written statements that have been delivered via state media.

Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraqi people for their support: State media

Iran has likely earned hundreds of millions of dollars of extra income from oil sales since the start of the war, benefiting from a surge in the price of its crude after it became the only major exporter able to use the Strait of Hormuz.


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The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, U.S. officials said, as thousands of American soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East for what could become a dangerous new phase of the war should President Donald Trump choose to escalate.


Reports: Pentagon Prepares For Weeks of Ground Operations in Iran

The US and Iran continue to exchange blows, even beyond the battlefield, as the war of optics appears equally important amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. On Sunday, March 29, Iran's military released another video in which its spokesperson, Lieutenant-Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari, issued a warning to the US, saying that if Americans attempted a ground invasion, the consequences would be dire.


US-Iran War: Tehran Warns American Troops That They Will 'Leave in Coffins' 

Three Lebanese journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a clearly marked press vehicle in southern Lebanon, in an incident that has drawn strong condemnation from Lebanese leaders. The strike, which reportedly involved precision missiles, also left other journalists wounded and killed a paramedic who arrived at the scene. While Israel claims one of the journalists had links to Hezbollah, the media organisations involved have rejected the allegation, raising fresh concerns over the safety of journalists in conflict zones.


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U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed planned military strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, calling recent discussions with Tehran “very good and productive” amid the ongoing conflict. Iran has denied any direct talks, even as tensions and regional attacks continue to intensify.


US-Iran War: Iran Warns US Universities in West Asia of Retaliation

Qatari news channel Al Araby reports that an Israeli strike hit the building housing its office in Tehran, causing damage.

“An Israeli missile targets the Al Araby TV channel building in the capital, Tehran… extensive damage and the suspension of live broadcasting,” the channel says in a post on X.

Footage from inside the office showed broken windows, shattered glass and debris. Outside the building, images showed the streets covered in debris along with damage to surrounding buildings.

Israel-Iran War: Israeli Strike Hits Qatari News Channel Al Araby in Tehran

The Indian Government has assured that the country has sufficient energy reserves, including crude oil, petrol, diesel, and LPG, to manage potential disruptions arising from geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have stated that the country’s energy supply is fully secure, dismissing rumors of shortages as misinformation.


Energy Crisis: Indian Government Says Country Has Enough Energy Reserves

The quadrilateral talks of foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan were held in Islamabad on Sunday to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and make efforts to deescalate the Iran war. The high-level talks involving Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will be held over two days.&nbsp;The talks are focused on de-escalating the US and Israel’s war with Iran and addressing broader regional issues.&nbsp;The diplomats discussed the ongoing regional situation and deliberated on ways for peace and security.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-military-days-away-from-hitting-all-its-top-priority-targets-in-iran-1774788156871">Israeli military just days away from hitting all its ‘top priority’ targets in Iran, says IDF spokesperson</a>&nbsp;Islamabad has cordial ties with both Washington and Tehran and, hence, playing an intermediary, conveyed a 15-point peace plan proposed by the US to Iran.&nbsp;The meeting is being held in a bid to open a window for diplomacy for ending an over-month-long war, which began on February 28.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-kings-protests-across-the-us-rally-against-trump-with-marquee-event-in-minnesota-1774731198265">‘No Kings’ protests across the US rally against Trump with marquee event in Minnesota</a>&nbsp;Dar had earlier confirmed indirect talks between the US and Iran were underway through messages being relayed by Pakistan, with Turkey and Egypt also helping in the effort.&nbsp;Iran rejected the 15-point US proposal and insisted that it will end the “imposed war” on its own terms and timeline.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-welcome-to-hell-iran-s-daily-issues-warning-to-us-against-ground-invasion-1774728327794">‘Welcome to Hell’: Iran’s daily issues warning to US against ground invasion</a>&nbsp;Iran offered a counterproposal with five conditions for ending the war: a complete halt to aggression and assassinations; mechanisms to prevent the war from being reimposed; guaranteed payment of reparations; resolution across all fronts and resistance groups; and international recognition of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.

The diplomats discussed the ongoing regional situation and deliberated on ways for peace and security. The quadrilateral meeting is being held to open a window for diplomacy for ending an over-month-long war, which began on February 28.

The quadrilateral talks of foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan were held in Islamabad on Sunday to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and make efforts to deescalate the Iran war. The high-level talks involving Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will be held over two days. The talks are focused on de-escalating the US and Israel’s war with Iran and addressing broader regional issues. The diplomats discussed the ongoing regional situation and deliberated on ways for peace and security. Also Read: Israeli military just days away from hitting all its ‘top priority’ targets in Iran, says IDF spokesperson Islamabad has cordial ties with both Washington and Tehran and, hence, playing an intermediary, conveyed a 15-point peace plan proposed by the US to Iran. The meeting is being held in a bid to open a window for diplomacy for ending an over-month-long war, which began on February 28. Also Read: ‘No Kings’ protests across the US rally against Trump with marquee event in Minnesota Dar had earlier confirmed indirect talks between the US and Iran were underway through messages being relayed by Pakistan, with Turkey and Egypt also helping in the effort. Iran rejected the 15-point US proposal and insisted that it will end the “imposed war” on its own terms and timeline. Also Read: ‘Welcome to Hell’: Iran’s daily issues warning to US against ground invasion Iran offered a counterproposal with five conditions for ending the war: a complete halt to aggression and assassinations; mechanisms to prevent the war from being reimposed; guaranteed payment of reparations; resolution across all fronts and resistance groups; and international recognition of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.

The diplomats discussed the ongoing regional situation and deliberated on ways for peace and security. The quadrilateral meeting is being held to open a window for diplomacy for ending an over-month-long war, which began on February 28.

Saudi, Egypt and Turkey foreign ministers hold quadrilateral talks in Pakistan for Iran war de-escalation

Israel-Iran War: Israel Fires Precision Missiles on Journalists, Lebanon Mourns Deaths

Iran on Sunday named US Navy Officers Commander Leigh R Tate and Executive Officer Jeffrey E York of the USS Spruance, as responsible for a missile strike on a school in Minab which claimed 168 lives.
According to a post shared by Iran, the officers ordered the launch of Tomahawk missiles three times.

Minab School Strike: Iran Releases Photos of 'Criminal' US Troops Allegedly Behind Deadly Attack

Thirty days into the Iran war, what began as a high-intensity military confrontation has transformed into a complex, multi-front conflict drawing in regional powers and proxy groups. The past month has seen a rapid escalation, expanding theatres of conflict, and growing concerns over global economic fallout, particularly in energy markets and shipping routes.War begins with coordinated strikesThe conflict erupted on February 28 with large-scale strikes by the United States and Israel targeting key Iranian military and strategic installations. Air defence systems, missile sites, and command centres were among the first targets. Within hours, Iran responded with missile and drone attacks, signalling the start of a sustained military confrontation.Retaliation spreads across the regionAlso read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-military-days-away-from-hitting-all-its-top-priority-targets-in-iran-1774788156871">Israeli military days away from hitting all its ‘top priority’ targets in Iran</a>In the first few days, Iran expanded its retaliation by targeting US-linked assets and allied positions across the Middle East. Missile and drone strikes were reported near military bases in the Gulf region. Israel, anticipating further escalation, activated emergency protocols, while cyber warfare also emerged as a parallel battleground.Rapid escalation and global disruptionBy the end of the first week, the conflict had intensified significantly. Missile exchanges between Iran and Israel became more frequent, and concerns over maritime security began to rise. The strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route, came under heightened threat, disrupting global shipping and pushing energy markets into volatility.Conflict widens geographicallyThe second week marked a turning point as the war spread beyond direct state actors. Iran-backed groups in countries such as Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon increased their involvement. Hezbollah’s renewed hostilities against Israel opened an additional front, raising fears of a broader regional war.Sustained strikes and mounting damageAlso read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-awacs-hit-in-iran-strike-why-damage-to-e-3-sentry-is-a-major-blow-explained-1774775200851">US AWACS hit in Iran strike: Why damage to E-3 Sentry is a major blow</a>During the third week, both sides intensified efforts to weaken each other’s military capabilities. The US and Israel focused on degrading Iran’s missile infrastructure, while Iran continued retaliatory strikes, though with varying intensity. Civilian infrastructure and key installations across the region suffered repeated damage.More actors, wider risksAs the war entered its fourth week, the conflict drew in more regional players. Iran-backed militias escalated attacks on US and Israeli interests, while maritime routes faced growing threats. The possibility of disruption extending beyond the Gulf region became a major concern for global trade.A multi-front war takes shapeOn Day 30, the conflict has clearly evolved into a wider regional crisis. Iran continues to launch strikes on strategic and industrial targets, while Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have formally entered the war, targeting Israel. The United States is reportedly weighing further military options, even as diplomatic efforts struggle to gain traction.

The Iran war marks 30 days, evolving from direct strikes into a multi-front regional crisis. With Houthi and Hezbollah involvement, the conflict now threatens global energy markets and maritime security.

Thirty days into the Iran war, what began as a high-intensity military confrontation has transformed into a complex, multi-front conflict drawing in regional powers and proxy groups. The past month has seen a rapid escalation, expanding theatres of conflict, and growing concerns over global economic fallout, particularly in energy markets and shipping routes. War begins with coordinated strikes The conflict erupted on February 28 with large-scale strikes by the United States and Israel targeting key Iranian military and strategic installations. Air defence systems, missile sites, and command centres were among the first targets. Within hours, Iran responded with missile and drone attacks, signalling the start of a sustained military confrontation. Retaliation spreads across the region Also read: Israeli military days away from hitting all its ‘top priority’ targets in Iran In the first few days, Iran expanded its retaliation by targeting US-linked assets and allied positions across the Middle East. Missile and drone strikes were reported near military bases in the Gulf region. Israel, anticipating further escalation, activated emergency protocols, while cyber warfare also emerged as a parallel battleground. Rapid escalation and global disruption By the end of the first week, the conflict had intensified significantly. Missile exchanges between Iran and Israel became more frequent, and concerns over maritime security began to rise. The strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route, came under heightened threat, disrupting global shipping and pushing energy markets into volatility. Conflict widens geographically The second week marked a turning point as the war spread beyond direct state actors. Iran-backed groups in countries such as Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon increased their involvement. Hezbollah’s renewed hostilities against Israel opened an additional front, raising fears of a broader regional war. Sustained strikes and mounting damage Also read: US AWACS hit in Iran strike: Why damage to E-3 Sentry is a major blow During the third week, both sides intensified efforts to weaken each other’s military capabilities. The US and Israel focused on degrading Iran’s missile infrastructure, while Iran continued retaliatory strikes, though with varying intensity. Civilian infrastructure and key installations across the region suffered repeated damage. More actors, wider risks As the war entered its fourth week, the conflict drew in more regional players. Iran-backed militias escalated attacks on US and Israeli interests, while maritime routes faced growing threats. The possibility of disruption extending beyond the Gulf region became a major concern for global trade. A multi-front war takes shape On Day 30, the conflict has clearly evolved into a wider regional crisis. Iran continues to launch strikes on strategic and industrial targets, while Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have formally entered the war, targeting Israel. The United States is reportedly weighing further military options, even as diplomatic efforts struggle to gain traction.

The Iran war marks 30 days, evolving from direct strikes into a multi-front regional crisis. With Houthi and Hezbollah involvement, the conflict now threatens global energy markets and maritime security.

Iran war: As conflict continues after 30 days, here’s a timeline of how it all started

Iran’s Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, has warned that the US aircraft carrier strike group could be targeted, following the sinking of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena.

“Once the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group enters its range, it will be targeted with coastal missiles to avenge the Dena martyrs. All movements and positions of the strike group, as well as its requests to regional countries, are being monitored in real time.

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The Israeli military is just days away from striking all the targets in Iran it considers to be “top priority,” an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson said on Sunday. IDF’s international spokesperson Nadav Shoshani said the military classifies its targets into different groups. “It could be ballistic missiles, (weapons) production, nuclear command and control centres, and so on,” said Shoshani.&nbsp;&nbsp;Within each group, there are different categories: “essential, important, and additional,” Shoshani explained.In a few days, “we will be able to finish the job against the top priority targets in the family group of production,” he said. “(That) doesn’t mean we’re exhausting our targets … but talking about the top priority of what we marked as top priority, we will be able to achieve that within a few days.”&nbsp;Shoshani was reluctant to put a detailed timeline on that in case “operational conditions” changed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-kings-protests-across-the-us-rally-against-trump-with-marquee-event-in-minnesota-1774731198265">‘No Kings’ protests across the US rally against Trump with marquee event in Minnesota</a><h2>IAF bombed production unit of critical missile components: IDF&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;The IDF said on Sunday that the Israeli Air Force bombed dozens of Iranian weapon production sites, including a facility where “critical components” for missiles were developed, during a wave of airstrikes overnight.The site in the Tehran area, belonging to Iran’s defence ministry, is “one of only two of its kind in Iran, where the regime developed critical components for assembling and operationalising ballistic missiles intended for launch toward the State of Israel,” IDF added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-welcome-to-hell-iran-s-daily-issues-warning-to-us-against-ground-invasion-1774728327794">‘Welcome to Hell’: Iran’s daily issues warning to US against ground invasion</a>&nbsp;The other targets hit in the wave of strikes in Tehran included a facility where Iran manufactured engines for ballistic missiles; a weapon production and storage site; a facility where engines for drones were manufactured; and a “central site” of the Iranian military used for the development of air defence systems and the manufacturing and storage of anti-aircraft missiles, it added.&nbsp;Over the weekend, the IDF struck two steel plants in Iran, including one that uses radioactive material, the UN’s nuclear watchdog said, as well as a heavy water plant in Arak, which includes key production sites for plutonium.Shoshani said the IDF hit that heavy water plant during its offensive last June too “but intelligence identified attempts to rebuild it.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vp-jd-vance-says-us-will-get-out-of-iran-soon-and-fuel-prices-will-come-down-1774714890254">VP JD Vance says US will get out of Iran ‘soon’ and fuel prices will come down</a>&nbsp;The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have killed at least 1,900 people in Iran and damaged civilian infrastructure, including hundreds of medical facilities and schools, according to the Iranian Red Crescent.

The Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday that the Israeli Air Force bombed dozens of Iranian weapon production sites, including a facility where “critical components” for missiles were developed, during a wave of airstrikes overnight.

The Israeli military is just days away from striking all the targets in Iran it considers to be “top priority,” an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson said on Sunday. IDF’s international spokesperson Nadav Shoshani said the military classifies its targets into different groups. “It could be ballistic missiles, (weapons) production, nuclear command and control centres, and so on,” said Shoshani. Within each group, there are different categories: “essential, important, and additional,” Shoshani explained. In a few days, “we will be able to finish the job against the top priority targets in the family group of production,” he said. “(That) doesn’t mean we’re exhausting our targets … but talking about the top priority of what we marked as top priority, we will be able to achieve that within a few days.” Shoshani was reluctant to put a detailed timeline on that in case “operational conditions” changed. Also Read: ‘No Kings’ protests across the US rally against Trump with marquee event in Minnesota IAF bombed production unit of critical missile components: IDF The IDF said on Sunday that the Israeli Air Force bombed dozens of Iranian weapon production sites, including a facility where “critical components” for missiles were developed, during a wave of airstrikes overnight. The site in the Tehran area, belonging to Iran’s defence ministry, is “one of only two of its kind in Iran, where the regime developed critical components for assembling and operationalising ballistic missiles intended for launch toward the State of Israel,” IDF added. Also Read: ‘Welcome to Hell’: Iran’s daily issues warning to US against ground invasion The other targets hit in the wave of strikes in Tehran included a facility where Iran manufactured engines for ballistic missiles; a weapon production and storage site; a facility where engines for drones were manufactured; and a “central site” of the Iranian military used for the development of air defence systems and the manufacturing and storage of anti-aircraft missiles, it added. Over the weekend, the IDF struck two steel plants in Iran, including one that uses radioactive material, the UN’s nuclear watchdog said, as well as a heavy water plant in Arak, which includes key production sites for plutonium. Shoshani said the IDF hit that heavy water plant during its offensive last June too “but intelligence identified attempts to rebuild it.” Also Read: VP JD Vance says US will get out of Iran ‘soon’ and fuel prices will come down The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have killed at least 1,900 people in Iran and damaged civilian infrastructure, including hundreds of medical facilities and schools, according to the Iranian Red Crescent.

The Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday that the Israeli Air Force bombed dozens of Iranian weapon production sites, including a facility where “critical components” for missiles were developed, during a wave of airstrikes overnight.

Israeli military just days away from hitting all its ‘top priority’ targets in Iran, says IDF spokesperson

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