Iranian Military Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim Zulfiqari has warned that American soldiers will become 'food for sharks' if U.S. President Donald Trump launches ground attacks against Iran. The threat comes after the U.S. military said it was deploying thousands of Marines to the region.
Norway's Foreign Affairs Minister, Epsden Barth Eide, has said he is "deeply concerned" and "alarmed" by attacks on healthcare workers and journalists in Lebanon in a statement on social media.
He called for the protection of medical personel, hospitals and press, adding that "international humanitarian law must be respected at all times."
An Israeli attack on a centre belonging to the Islamic Health Organisation near Bint Jbeil Hospital in southern Lebanon killed two parademics, Lebanon's National News Agency reported on Sunday.
Earlier, Lebanese television news channel Al Manar said its reporter Ali Shaib and reporter Fatima Ftouni, from Lebanese pan-Arab broadcaster Al Mayadeen, were killed when their vehicle was hit in an Israeli air strike on Saturday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he had instructed the Israeli Military to expand the existing security buffer in southern Lebanon.
"I have just instructed to further expand the existing security buffer zone. We are determined to fundamentally change the situation in the north," he said in a video statement.
Netanyahu said the move aimed to strengthen Israel's security across its northern border, amid continued attacks from Iran-backed Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
Paramedics are responding to the scene of a missile attack in the Be'er Sheva region in southern Israel, Magen David Adom, Israel's emergency service, said in a post on X on Sunday.
The Indian Government said on Sunday that it was relaxing petroleum safety and licensing restrictions to allow for the quicker distribution of kerosene to households, as it tries to tackle fuel shortages triggered by the Iran war.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the loosened measures would enable the ad-hoc delivery of kerosene to families for cooking and lighting in 21 states and federal territories.
An Iranian missile strike on a military camp in the Gulf country wounded 10 soldiers, the Kuwaiti Army said on Sunday, without disclosing the location of the attack.
The camp sustained material damage, the army said in a post on X, adding that Kuwait had intercepted with 14 ballistic missiles and 12 drones in the past 24 hours.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has thanked Iraq's people and religious leadership for their support of Iran "in the face of aggression," Tehran's state media reported on Sunday, without explaining how the message was conveyed.
Khamenei has not been seen publicy since his election as Supreme Leader on 8 March, following the death of his father Ali Khamenei, Iran's previous Supreme Leader, in U.S.-Israeli air strikes on 28 February.
The U.S. has assured Kyiv that it will not redirect weapons sold under a dedicated programme for Ukraine to the Middle East, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said on Sunday.
Speaking at a press briefing, Sybiha said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed the reassurances during last week’s G7 meeting in France.
"It was stated at the level of Secretary of State Rubio that nothing has been redirected from this programme to other geographical areas, nor from those funds and equipment intended for Ukraine," Sybiha said.
He added that the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) scheme remains the only tool capable of strengthening Kyiv's strategic air defense systems.
The PURL initiative, launched last July by NATO, funds the purchase of U.S. weapons and equipment for Ukraine.
Photos show search and rescue teams at the site of the Al Araby television building in Tehran, which was struck by a U.S.-Israeli air strike on Sunday.
A missile hit the building, causing serious damage, as staff were preparing for a live broadcast.
A fire has started in an industrial zone near the city of Beersheba, southern Israel after a missile attack from Iran, Israeli television network Channel 12 reported.
Images shared on social media showed a large fire breaking out in the Neot Hovav industrial zone, with smoke rising from the area.
There has been no official statement yet regarding whether Iranian missiles directly hit the area.
Israel's emergency medical service, Magen David Adom (Red Star of David), stated that initial reports indicate no deaths or injuries in the Iranian retaliation.
The Gulf state's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement criticising the attack on the residence of Nechivran Barzani, President of Iraq's Kurdistan region.
Barzani's home was targeted in a drone attack early on Saturday. Iraq's government has ordered an investigation into the strike.
Earlier, the United Arab Emirates called the strike a "heinous act" and offered its "full solidarity" with Barzani.
The list of sites includes Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) in Saudi Arabia, Emirates Steel Arkan in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar Steel in Qatar, Foulath Holding in Bahrain, the United Steel Industrial Company in Kuwait, and Yehuda Steel in Israel.
Last week, a U.S.-Israeli strike hit Iran's Khuzestan Steel Company, forcing a suspension of operations at the plant.
The British Army shot down seven drones overnight in the Middle East, the UK Defence Ministry said in a post on X.
UK Typhoons and F-35 jets have continued patrolling the skies in a defensive capacity over Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry added.
U.S. soldiers will become "food for the sharks in the Persian gulf" if U.S. President Donald Trump orders a ground attack on Iran, Iranian Military Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim Zulfiqari has said in a video statement.
Zulfiqari added that Iran expected the U.S. to carry out ground operations, but warned that "American soldiers will be humiliated and taken prisoner," in the event of a ground assault.
The Washington Post reported on Saturday that the Pentagon was preparing for weeks of possible ground operations in Iran, citing U.S. officials.
Bahrain's Interior Ministry has said it has banned maritime movement for seagoers between the hours of 18:00 and 04:00 local time, beginning Sunday until further notice.
In a statement on social media, the Ministry said that the restrictions aim to "enhance the security of Bahrain's coastlines amid blatant Iranian aggression."
A building housing the offices of Qatar-based news channel Al Araby has been hit in Tehran during a live broadcast, according to Iranian media.
Reporter Hazem Kallas said the strike hit the building in the Heravi neighbourhood at around 08:45 local time (05:15 GMT), forcing the team off air.
"Journalism is not a crime," Kallas said, adding that the crew had been carrying out a live transmission when the strike occurred.
Footage showed heavy damage to the building, with debris scattered across the area as rescue and clean-up efforts continued.
Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency reported the incident, as the conflict between Iran, the U.S. and Israel continues to escalate across the region.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday warned that U.S. and Israeli-linked universities in West Asia are “legitimate targets,” in retaliation for attacks on Iranian universities.
The IRGC accused the U.S. and Israel of repeatedly bombing Iranian universities, including the Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran, in a statement carried by the semi-official Fars News Agency,
“From now on, all universities of the occupying entity [Israel] and American universities in West Asia will be considered legitimate targets," it said.
The IRGC warned staff and students at so-called U.S.-linked universities in the region, as well as nearby residents, to stay at least one kilometer away from the institutions for their safety.
Two ships headed to India carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian Government said on Sunday.
The carriers, BW Tyr and BW Elm, are expected to arrive in Mumbai on 31 March and New Mangalore on 1 April respectively, the Petroleum Ministry said in a statement.
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has all but halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran said it would target vessels trying to use the waterway. However, Iran has said "non-hostile vessels" may transit the sea passage if they coordinate with Iranian authorities.
The ships are the latest Indian-flagged vessels to make it through the chokepoint. Four LPG tankers have already completed the crossing, while three more are still in the western section of the strait, LSEG ship tracking data showed on Friday.
A total of 18 Indian-flagged vessels with 485 Indian seafarers remain in the western Gulf region, the Indian Government said.
India, the world's second-largest LPG importer, last year consumed 33.15 million tonnes of the gas, with imports accounting for about 60% of demand. About 90% of those imports came from the Middle East.
Anwar Gargash, the Diplomatic Advisor to the United Arab Emirates's President, said on Sunday that any political solution to the Iran war must include "Iranian reparations" for its targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure in the region, in a post on X.
"Iran deceived its neighbors about its intentions before the war and revealed premeditated aggression despite their sincere efforts to avoid it, making these two paths essential in confronting a regime that has become the primary threat to the security of the Arab Gulf," he added.
Bangladesh's government has deployed the army, border guards and police at fuel depots across the country as concerns about supply grow, due to disruptions to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Long queues have been seen at some filling stations in the country of 175 million, with drivers waiting for hours as several stations remained closed due to shortages.
Kuwait's main university has postponed postgraduate qualifying exams, the Kuwait Government Communication Centre has said in a statement on social media.
It said that, due to the current circumstances in the country, the postgraduate qualifying exams scheduled for 4 April at Kuwait University are delayed until further notice.
Kuwait has repeatedly come under attack from drone strikes from Iran since the U.S. and Israel conflict with Iran began on 28 February.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are emerging as key figures in efforts to end the Iran war, as political stakes rise ahead of the 2028 election.
Vance has taken a more cautious approach to U.S. military involvement, while Rubio has aligned closely with President Donald Trump’s more hawkish stance.
Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 36%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, amid rising fuel prices and concern over the war.
London-based independent internet watchdog NetBlocks has said Iran's internet blackout has now entered its 30th day. Analysis by NetBlocks shows that connectivity to the outside world is at just 1% of ordinary levels.
Shina Ansari, Head of Iran's Department of Environment, will pursue compensation through legal routes in international forums for damage caused to the environment by U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Ansari said documentation of damage to the environment and habitats had begun, in a post on X.
Iran’s armed forces are awaiting a potential U.S. ground offensive, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday, according to state media.
His remarks follow a report by the Washington Post, citing U.S. officials, that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of possible ground operations in Iran.
Ghalibaf said Washington was speaking publicly about negotiations while secretly planning military action, and warned that Iran was ready to retaliate against U.S. regional allies.
Pope Leo has said God rejects the prayers of leaders who wage war and have “hands full of blood”, in unusually strong remarks as the Iran war enters its second month.
Speaking in St Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, he said Jesus cannot be used to justify war and “rejects violence”.
The pope did not name any leaders but has repeatedly called for an immediate ceasefire and criticised airstrikes as indiscriminate.
At least six Palestinians, including a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on police checkpoints in southern Gaza, local health officials say.
Medics said the strikes hit two checkpoints in Khan Younis, killing three police officers and three civilians, and wounding four others.
The Israeli military has not yet commented.
Local health officials say more than 680 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire with Hamas came into effect in November.
They add that more than 72,000 people have been killed since the war began in October 2023.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has welcomed Iran’s gratitude for humanitarian aid, saying ties between the two countries are based on “mutual respect” and historic relations.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier thanked Azerbaijan for its support, following recent aid deliveries.
Azerbaijan has sent two shipments this month, including food, water and medical supplies, to assist people affected by the ongoing conflict.
Tehran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticised the killing of three journalists in Israeli attacks in Lebanon, calling the strikes a “targeted assassination" and an attempt to "silence the voices of those who tell the truth."
"I express my sincere sympathy and condolences to the families of the martyrs and their colleagues," Araghchi added in a post on Telegram.
Lebanese television news channel Al Manar said its reporter Ali Shaib and reporter Fatima Ftouni, from Lebanese pan-Arab broadcaster Al Mayadeen, were killed when their vehicle was hit on Saturday.
Lebanon's Information Minister, Paul Morcos, later said Ftouni's brother, Mohammed, a cameraman, had also been killed.
An Israeli attack on a centre belonging to the Islamic Health Organisation near Bint Jbeil Hospital in southern Lebanon has killed two parademics, Lebanon's National News Agency reports.
A total of nine people have been killed in Israeli strikes on the towns of Hanniyeh and Jwaya in Tyre district, southern Lebanon, the news agency added.
At least five people were killed and four others injured in a U.S.-Israeli attack targeting a pier in southern Iran, state news agency IRNA said on Sunday.
The strike hit the Bandar Pol pier in Bandar Khamir County, located in Hormozgan province along the Persian Gulf, IRNA reported.
It added that two vessels and a vehicle sustained damage in the attack.
Pakistan will host foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt for talks on Sunday, aimed at de-escalating the Iran war, Islamabad's Foreign Ministry said.
The meeting comes as Pakistan positions itself as a potential venue for U.S.-Iran negotiations, having passed messages between Washington and Tehran.
All four countries are seeking to prevent further disruption to energy supplies and trade routes, as the conflict enters its second month.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a statement denouncing an attack on Kurdistan President, Nechirvan Barzani's, house.
It called the incident a "heinous act" and said the UAE stood in "full solidarity" with Barzani.
The residence of Barzani was targeted in a drone attack early on Saturday. Iraq's government has ordered an investigation into the strike.
Thousands of people have been killed across the Middle East since the Iran war began on 28 February.
In Iran, a U.S.-based rights group says 3,461 people have been killed, including 1,551 civilians and at least 236 children, while the Red Cross reports at least 1,900 deaths and 20,000 injured. Lebanon has reported 1,189 deaths, while at least 100 people have been killed in Iraq.
Missile attacks have killed 19 people in Israel, while 13 U.S. service members have died. Deaths have also been reported in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Syria and the West Bank, underlining the wider regional impact
The Middle East conflict began on 28 February when U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks across the region, including on Israel, U.S. bases and Gulf states.
The Gulf state's Foreign ministry has said no party has claimed responsibility for recent attacks within the country, adding that investigations into their “sources and motives” are under way.
The government has condemned the strikes, but has not provided further details.
A worker was injured in a drone attack on Salalah port on Saturday. Shipping giant Maersk temporarily halted operations at the port following the incident.
The United Arab Emirates Defence Ministry has said it's engaging incoming drones and missiles from Iran, with air defence systems intercepting threats.
The development comes after attacks on key infrastructure across the Gulf. Emirates Global Aluminium said its Abu Dhabi plant was hit, causing significant damage and injuries, while Kuwait reported heavy damage to its international airport radar system.
Gulf states have warned that the escalation threatens their economies and security, insisting on a role in future peace talks, though divisions remain over ties with Iran and the United States.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) said two workers were slightly injured after an Iranian strike hit its smelter, one of the world’s largest, on Saturday. Alba said it was assessing the extent of the damage.
The "safety and security” of staff remains its top priority, the firm said in statement carried by state media.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the strike targeted Alba and Emirates Global Aluminium in response to earlier attacks on Iranian steel plants.
Iran's Health Ministry has said more than 230 children have been killed and 1,800 injured in U.S.-Israeli strikes on the country since 28 February.
It said 50 first aid stations, 41 medical centres and 199 health institutions have been damaged, with six hospitals evacuated, 38 ambulances hit and 24 medical staff killed.
The conflict began with U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on multiple Iranian cities, with ongoing attacks targeting military and infrastructure sites.
Iran will allow 20 additional Pakistan-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, with two vessels being allowed through the waterway per day, Islamabad's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday (28 March).
Dar described the development as a “harbinger of peace." Iranian threats to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz have resulted in most oil tankers avoiding the waterway since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran on 28 February.
Thousands joined "No Kings" rallies across the U.S.'s 50 states on Saturday (28 March), protesting U.S. President Donald Trump’s deportation policies and the war in Iran.
Large demonstrations were held in major U.S. cities, including New York, Washington and Los Angeles, with some clashes and arrests reported.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the death of a soldier in southern Lebanon, where it launched a ground invasion almost two weeks ago.
In a post on X, the IDF said another three IDF soldiers were injured in the incident, in which Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak HaKohen Katz was killed, and are being treated in hospital.
Katz was originally from New Haven in the U.S., the IDF said.
According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, more than 1,100 civilians, including 120 children and 42 paramedics, have been killed in Lebanon since the conflict began.
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has thanked the Azerbaijani people and government for humanitarian aid provided to Iran since the beginning of the conflict, in a post on social media.
"The support demonstrated in these difficult days is a tribute to the common culture that unites the peoples of Iran and Azerbaijan," Araghchi added.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis launched a second missile strike on southern Israel, military spokesperson Yahya Saree said on Sunday (29 March).
He said the group had targeted several Israeli military bases.
The strike comes a day after the Houthis entered the conflict with their first attacks on Israel.
Washington has dispatched thousands of Marines to the Middle East, the U.S. military said late on Saturday.
The first of two contingents arrived on Friday, with further deployments expected.
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India has purchased crude oil from Iran for the first time in seven years, as supply disruptions in the Middle East threaten global energy markets.
British police have arrested a fourth person in connection with an arson attack on ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity. The arrest took place at a London court on Saturday, where three other suspects were already appearing.
Senegal has taken steps to curb government spending by banning non-essential foreign travel for ministers, as rising global oil prices place increasing pressure on the country’s finances.
One U.S. crew member has been rescued after two American warplanes were downed over Iran and the Gulf, as the search continues for a missing pilot, while President Donald Trump has given Tehran 48 hours to agree to a deal to end the war.
The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote next week on a Bahraini resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and protect commercial shipping, diplomats said on Friday, amid opposition from China to any authorisation of force.
One crew member from a U.S. warplane shot down over Iran has been rescued, U.S. officials said, as a search continues for a second crew member.
Iran has strongly condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to bomb the country “back to the Stone Age”, calling his remarks an example of “war crimes and genocide.”
France and South Korea have agreed to strengthen defence ties and energy security cooperation following a two-day visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Seoul.
The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote next week on a Bahraini resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and protect commercial shipping, diplomats said on Friday, amid opposition from China to any authorisation of force.
One U.S. crew member has been rescued after two American warplanes were downed over Iran and the Gulf, as the search continues for a missing pilot, while President Donald Trump has given Tehran 48 hours to agree to a deal to end the war.
Iran has strongly condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to bomb the country “back to the Stone Age”, calling his remarks an example of “war crimes and genocide.”
International law experts from across the U.S., including Harvard, Yale and Stanford, have signed an open letter saying the strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes. America and Israel began airstrikes on 28 February on Iran's capital, Tehran.
The global commodities market is facing a severe structural supply shock after a series of coordinated military strikes in the Middle East devastated critical industrial infrastructure, threatening the manufacturing base of Western economies.
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