Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have entered the conflict, launching their first confirmed missile attack on Israel. The strike marks a significant escalation, opening a new front in the war and raising fears of a wider regional confrontation. Israel says it intercepted the incoming threat as tensions continue to surge across West Asia.


Houthis Fire Ballistic Missile at Southern Israel

Iran-Israel War: Houthis Enter West Asia War, Open New Front With Missile Strike On Israel

Israel Hits Iran's Steel Plants, Economic Warfare Intensifies 

The ongoing Israel–Lebanon war has left over 1,100 civilians and four soldiers dead in Lebanon, according to local authorities. Intense cross-border fighting, airstrikes, and artillery exchanges have devastated towns and infrastructure, prompting fears of further escalation in the region.


Israel-Lebanon War | Authorities: Over 1,100 People, Four Soldiers Killed in Lebanon 

Reports say U.S. and Israeli forces struck Iran’s Isfahan nuclear research complex, killing at least 26 people and damaging infrastructure amid the ongoing Iran war. The attack on a sensitive nuclear site has raised regional tensions and drawn international concern over nuclear safety and conflict escalation.

US-Israel Strike Iran | Iran: 26 Killed in U.S.‑Israel Strike on Isfahan Nuclear Complex

US-Israeli strikes hit a heavy water reactor in central Iran, Iranian media reported on Friday.
Earlier, Iran's Isfahan came under attack.  Iran's largest atomic scientific center, located south east of Isfahan city.
Air strikes struck multiple areas of Tehran also, with explosions reported across several districts and nearby towns. The Israeli military also announced a new wave of attacks targeting the Islamic Republic, after which explosions were heard across central, western, eastern and northern parts of the capital.

BREAKING: Arak Attacked After Isfahan | Israel Attacks Iran's Nuclear Sites | Nuclear Danger Rises

Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that IDF will intensify its strikes on Iran. This came after Tehran continued its retaliatory attacks on Tel Aviv as well as U.S. bases in West Asia. On the other hand, IRGC reiterated that Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to U.S. and its allies.

Israel Attacks Isfahan Which Houses Nuclear Site, Tehran Issues Hormuz Warning

From diplomacy to deployment, signs of a further escalation in West Asia are growing stronger. As talks stall, U.S, Iran and Israel are shoring up its forces raising fears of a further prolonger war.


US-Iran War: Iran Ready With 1 Million Soldiers, IDF 'Could Collapse' Says Israeli Army Chief

Amid the ongoing Israel–Iran war, reports suggest Israel’s military chief has warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of serious strain on the IDF, citing manpower shortages and operational pressure. The warning highlights concerns over long-term readiness as the conflict expands across multiple fronts and intensifies regional tensions.

Israel-Iran War: Israel's Chief of Staff Cautions Netanyahu of Potential IDF Collapse

Israel has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting military infrastructure in Tehran and Isfahan, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Reports indicate multiple sites were hit as part of efforts to weaken Iran’s capabilities, raising fears of further retaliation and wider regional instability.

Breaking: Israel Carries Out Fresh Wave of Strikes on Tehran, Isfahan 

Group of Seven foreign ministers met on Friday in France to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with deep divisions apparent over the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated complaints that America’s allies have ignored or rejected requests for help in the military operation and in confronting Iran’s retaliatory attacks, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to most international shipping.


Day 2 of G7: EU Allies Push US For Details on Military Strategy

Israeli forces have advanced deeper into southern Lebanon amid the ongoing war with Hezbollah, resulting in hundreds of deaths and a massive humanitarian crisis. Over a million Lebanese civilians have been displaced, infrastructure damaged, and desperate families seek shelter as regional tensions spread.

Israel Pushes Deeper Into Lebanon, Hundreds Killed, Millions Displaced as Lebanon Bears War Cost

Israeli defence forces scrambled to intercept a record barrage of rockets and missiles fired by Hezbollah amid escalating tensions in the region. The unprecedented attack marks one of the most intense exchanges in recent years, raising fears of a broader military escalation.

Hezbollah Fires Record Barrage of Rockets and Missiles: Israeli Defences Scramble For Safety

Israeli airstrikes have pounded buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs, leaving large swaths of the city devastated and contributing to a deepening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. As part of the broader 2026 conflict involving Israel and Iranian‑backed Hezbollah, more than 1,000 civilians have been killed and over one million people displaced from their homes, according to local authorities and international reports.


Israeli Airstrikes Hit Building in Beirut's Suburbs |Over 1000 Killed, More Than 1Mn Displaced

Israeli Defences Scramble as Hezbollah Fires Record Barrage of Rockets and Missiles

Reports indicate that interceptor missile stockpiles in both the United States and Israel are under immense strain due to prolonged conflict with Iran. Military analysts warn this could impact defensive capabilities and require urgent resupply or production increases as regional tensions escalate.

US-Iran War: U.S. And Israel's Interceptor Stockpiles Are Reportedly Under Immense Strain

At least three soldiers from Israel were killed during fighting against Hezbollah along the border with Lebanon, as clashes continue to intensify between the two sides. The incident underscores the growing risks of escalation along Israel’s northern frontier amid ongoing cross-border exchanges of fire.


Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Three Israeli Soldiers Die During Fight Against Hezbollah

Researchers have alleged that Israel used white phosphorus munitions over civilian-populated areas during its conflict with Lebanon, raising fresh concerns about humanitarian risks in the ongoing border fighting. White phosphorus can be used for smoke screens and illumination, but its deployment near civilian zones remains highly controversial under international humanitarian law.


Israel-Lebanon War: Researchers Say Israel Used White Phosphorous Over Civilian Areas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to avoid snap elections by securing passage of the national budget, as recent polls show no clear gain from the Iran war for his coalition.

Israel Election: Netanyahu Seeks to Avoid Snap Vote as Iran War Fails to Boost Polls

India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has pushed back against suggestions that India could mediate in the US-Iran conflict.

Speaking at an all-party meeting, Jaishankar said India cannot act as a “broker nation,” rejecting comparisons with Pakistan’s offer to facilitate talks between Washington and Tehran.

He emphasised that India follows an independent foreign policy and is focused on de-escalation rather than inserting itself as an intermediary.

The remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic manoeuvres in the region, with Pakistan offering to host talks and position itself as a mediator in the conflict.

US-Iran War: Indian EAM Jaishankar Counters Opposition, Says India Not a 'Broker Nation' | WION

The US military has claimed it carried out strikes targeting Bandar Abbas, a key port city in southern Iran.

Bandar Abbas is a strategic hub near the Strait of Hormuz, making it a critical location for Iran’s military and energy infrastructure.

US-Israel Strike Iran: US Military Claims Strikes on Bandar Abbas in Iran | WION

In a major geopolitical signal, Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz remains open—but only for “friendly” nations like India.

Amid ongoing conflict, Tehran has allowed select vessels to pass while restricting access for countries it considers hostile. Iranian officials have emphasized that nations not supporting aggression can still benefit from safe passage—under their terms.

For India, this is crucial.

US-Iran War: Tehran Says 'Strait Of Hormuz Open' For Friendly Nations Like India | WION 

Iran has rejected US claims that negotiations are underway, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating there are no talks taking place and that exchanges via intermediaries do not amount to negotiations.

The White House, however, continues to insist that discussions with Tehran are ongoing and “productive,” despite Iran’s public denial.

Tensions escalated further after the White House warned that President Donald Trump is prepared to “unleash hell” if Iran refuses to accept a deal to end the conflict.

Iran has also rejected a US-backed proposal to end the war, saying any resolution must be on its own terms, even as indirect channels remain active through mediators.


Iran-US War: Trump Warns to “Unleash Hell” If Iran Refuses Deal | WION

On March 25, 2026, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon was questioned by a reporter about Israel's secretive nuclear program and why it was justified for Israel to have a secretive nuclear program and why any other country in the Middle East does not have the same right.“Sir, everyone knows that Israel is a nuclear power. Former nuclear technician Mordechai Vanunu fled Israel to London, and he gave that important interview with the Times of London, and he was kidnapped back to Israel and was arrested for 18 years,” said the reporter. He then asked, “Why does Israel have the right to acquire nuclear weapons, but no other Middle Eastern country has that same right?”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-child-torture-allegations-israel-detention-abuse-1774340931837">Palestinian media alleges 1-year-old boy 'tortured by Israeli forces' in Gaza to 'extract confession' from father</a>

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Danon responded that Israel is a stabilising force, it signs treaties, while Iran is an aggressor. “Israel is a stabilising force in the region. We want peace. Allow me to answer that. We sign peace treaties, we promote peace, we pray for peace. When you look at the Iranian regime, they are doing exactly the opposite,” said Dannon. He continued that Iran attacked 13 countries within a month, and Israel, in its entire 77 years of existence, did not attack 13 countries.&nbsp;The reporter again asked if he would be responding to the question of nuclear capability. “Can you answer my question about nuclear capabilities?” Dannon responded, “I did. Thank you.” Israel has never admitted to having nuclear power. It maintains a doctrine of nuclear-ambiguity, -or nuclear-opacity but ever since the revelations by whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu, it is widely believed that Israel does possess at least 90 nuclear warheads according to SIPRI and The Federation of American Scientists. Israel has never signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty or the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), while Iran has signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1968, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty in 1996, the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963, and signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 2015 until Trump walked out of the deal in 2018.&nbsp;

At the UN, Danny Danon sidesteps a reporter’s question on Israel’s nuclear weapons, reigniting debate over nuclear double standards in the Middle East.

On March 25, 2026, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon was questioned by a reporter about Israel's secretive nuclear program and why it was justified for Israel to have a secretive nuclear program and why any other country in the Middle East does not have the same right. “Sir, everyone knows that Israel is a nuclear power. Former nuclear technician Mordechai Vanunu fled Israel to London, and he gave that important interview with the Times of London, and he was kidnapped back to Israel and was arrested for 18 years,” said the reporter. He then asked, “Why does Israel have the right to acquire nuclear weapons, but no other Middle Eastern country has that same right?” Also Read: Palestinian media alleges 1-year-old boy 'tortured by Israeli forces' in Gaza to 'extract confession' from father

At the UN, Danny Danon sidesteps a reporter’s question on Israel’s nuclear weapons, reigniting debate over nuclear double standards in the Middle East.

Why can Israel have nukes? UN Reporter presses Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon on double standards

US-Iran War: US Military Claims Strikes on Bandar Abbas in Iran | WION

Iran has launched missiles and drones targeting the United Arab Emirates, marking another escalation in the widening regional conflict.

The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that its air defence systems were activated in response to incoming threats, intercepting missiles and drones over its territory.


Iran Strikes Back: Iran Launches Missiles, Drones at UAE as Air Defences Intercept Attack | Breaking

The ongoing Gulf crisis is reshaping global energy priorities, as countries increasingly prioritise energy security and affordability over decarbonisation goals.

Disruptions in oil and gas supplies, particularly around key routes like the Strait of Hormuz, have triggered renewed reliance on fossil fuels amid rising volatility.

As governments scramble to stabilise supply and control prices, the path to net zero is facing fresh uncertainty, raising questions about the future of climate commitments.

US-Iran War: Energy Security Replaces Decarbonisation as Top Priority | World Business Watch

Iran has launched fresh strikes targeting Israel and several Gulf states, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Reports indicate that an Iranian missile attack appeared to target a major Israeli power plant, though it struck an open area instead.

At the same time, Gulf countries have raised concerns over Iranian missile and drone attacks on their territories, calling them violations of sovereignty amid the widening war.

The strikes come as Iran continues retaliatory attacks across the region, including targeting energy and strategic infrastructure in Israel and Gulf states, intensifying fears of a broader regional conflict.

Iran Strikes Back: Tehran Targets Israeli Power Plant, Expands Strikes to Gulf States | WION

Iran has raised alarm over what it says is a potential plan by its adversaries to seize one of its islands, citing intelligence reports.

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that Tehran’s enemies, with support from a regional state, may be preparing for such a move.

Iran has issued a strong warning that any attempt to occupy its islands would trigger a severe response, with officials saying Tehran would “abandon all restraint” if its territorial integrity is threatened.

The warning comes amid growing speculation about potential military escalation around key Iranian islands in the Gulf, including strategic energy hubs that are critical to global oil flows.

Iran-US War: Iran Warns of Island Seizure Plot, Threatens Action Against Regional Backers | WION

West Asia is witnessing unusual weather patterns as rare heavy rains sweep across the United Arab Emirates, Oman and neighbouring regions.

Authorities have issued warnings over thunderstorms, flash floods and strong winds, with some areas experiencing intense downpours uncommon for the region.

The sudden weather shift comes amid broader climate volatility, with experts pointing to increasingly unpredictable patterns across arid regions.

The heavy rains have disrupted normal life in parts of the Gulf, raising concerns over flooding, infrastructure strain and travel disruptions.

Middle East: Rare Rains Lash UAE, Oman as West Asia Braces for Extreme Weather | WION

The ongoing US-Iran war is rapidly transforming global energy into a geopolitical weapon, with control over supply routes and infrastructure becoming central to strategy.

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global chokepoint, have affected nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply, triggering price shocks, inflation and supply uncertainty.

Experts say the conflict has effectively “weaponised” energy flows, where selective disruptions and threats to shipping routes are being used to exert economic pressure globally.

The crisis is also forcing governments to rethink priorities. As energy security concerns rise, countries are reassessing climate commitments, turning back to fossil fuels, nuclear options and emergency stockpiling to stabilise supply.

The result is a widening global energy crisis that risks delaying climate goals, as nations prioritise immediate stability over long-term transition plans.

US-Iran War: Geopolitics Turns Energy Into Weapon as Iran War Derails Climate Goals | WION

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