Despite suffering significant leadership losses from Israeli airstrikes, Iran retains a robust missile arsenal—including advanced systems—allowing it to maintain retaliatory attacks over an extended period, according to a former senior Israeli intelligence official.
The official spoke to NBC News on Thursday and described Tehran’s posture as one of “strategic patience,” cautioning against underestimating the country’s ability to respond.
“Iran has the resolve and the capability to continue and sustain attacks,” the source said, warning that talk of regime collapse in Iran should be approached with caution.
Missile Interceptions Falling
According to the same official, Israel’s missile defence systems intercepted just 65% of Iranian projectiles over the past 24 hours—a noticeable decline from nearly 90% the previous day.
Iran is reportedly deploying newer, faster missiles equipped with advanced navigation systems, reducing Israel’s response time from 10–11 minutes to as little as six or seven minutes. These systems have enabled Iran to launch more precise strikes, further challenging Israel’s air defenses.
Escalation Amid Nuclear Tensions
Since 13 June, Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities, as well as top military officials. The strikes prompted immediate Iranian retaliation, fueling fears of a broader regional escalation.
The United States has continued to pressure Iran to abandon its uranium enrichment activities, which Western powers view as a pathway to developing nuclear weapons. Tehran insists its nuclear program is strictly for peaceful purposes.
Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran, mediated by Oman and launched in April, were scheduled to resume last Sunday. However, the meeting was cancelled following Israel’s airstrikes, casting further doubt on prospects for de-escalation.
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Russia has expelled a British diplomat, accusing him of economic espionage in a move that further strains already tense relations between Moscow and London. The United Kingdom described the action as intimidation and rejected the allegations outright, Reuters reports.
Japan’s growing interest in Caspian crude reflects a pragmatic response to uncertainty in global energy markets and its continued reliance on the Middle East for more than 90% of its oil imports.
The escalation of conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran since 28 February 2026 has moved beyond a regional security crisis to become a systemic shock to the global economy and our pockets.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the U.S is in talks with the new Iranian regime. He said this in a post on his Truth Social account but warned that the U.S. will "Obliterate" Iran's electric and oil facilities if no deal is reached, especially regarding the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Cuba and the United States have been at odds for more than six decades, with tensions rooted in the 1959 revolution that transformed the island’s political and economic system. Renewed focus on relations comes as Donald Trump’s rhetoric intensifies and conditions on the island worsen.
NASA is aiming to launch its Artemis 2 mission on Wednesday (1 April), sending astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon, officials confirmed. According to the Space Administration, the launch window is due to open at 23:24 GMT, with additional opportunities to 6 April if delays occur.
The four astronauts selected for NASA’s Artemis II mission have arrived in Florida, entering the final phase of preparations for the first crewed journey towards the Moon in more than five decades
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.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday urged U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene in the escalating Gulf conflict, warning that only he could prevent it from spreading further.
The Middle East conflict has entered a new phase, with Israel expanding its operations into southern Lebanon and tensions with Iran escalating. Analysts warn that the collapse of traditional deterrence and rising nuclear risks could trigger a global arms race.
Imports of industrial goods into Kyrgyzstan surged in January 2026, driven by a construction boom and the modernisation of production capacity, with China supplying $51.2 million in electrical equipment to become the country’s largest trading partner.
Georgia’s Minister of Economy, Mariam Kvrivishvili, met UK Ambassador Gareth Edward Ward in Tbilisi on 27–28 March to discuss trade, investment and transport links between Georgia and the United Kingdom.
Iran on Monday described U.S. proposals to end a month-long war in the Middle East as “unrealistic, illogical and excessive” and launched further missile strikes on Israel as oil prices continued to climb following Yemen’s Houthi entry into the conflict.
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