US-Israel-Iran War Highlights: Hours After Trump's Warning On Hormuz, White House Claims Talks With Iran Progressing

The White House stated that negotiations with Iran are ongoing and showing progress, noting that Tehran’s public statements differ from the messages it is conveying privately to US officials.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that despite public posturing by the Iranian regime and misleading reports, the talks are moving forward successfully.

“Despite all of the public posturing you hear from the regime and false reporting, talks are continuing and going well. What is said publicly is, of course, much different from what's being communicated to us privately,” Leavitt said.

White House has claimed in a statement on Monday that Iran has agreed to some US points in private talks.

The Israeli military has issued urgent evacuation warnings to residents of six villages in Lebanon’s western Beqaa Valley ahead of expected strikes.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force commander, Esmail Qaani, issued a rare public message on Monday praising Iranian‑aligned proxy groups for helping shape what he called a “new regional order,” according to Iranian media reports. The statement was posted on X under the handle @general_Qaani before the account was swiftly suspended for rule violations.

Qaani, who succeeded Qasem Soleimani after his killing by a US strike in 2020, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to establish a “security belt across the region,” but claimed the actions of Tehran‑aligned militants such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis had “exposed the regime’s false promises.” He added, “Get used to the new regional order,” signalling Tehran’s belief that its network of allied forces has altered regional dynamics amid the US‑Israeli war with Iran. 

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon says three of its peacekeepers have been killed in less than 24 hours amid heavy fighting between Israeli forces and the Iran‑backed Hezbollah militant group. The mission, known as UNIFIL, did not immediately say who was responsible for the deaths, and the origin of the attacks is under investigation as hostilities continue along the Lebanon‑Israel border.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his French counterpart that Tehran will continue its defensive operations against what it describes as aggressors, targeting military bases and installations in regional countries.

Araghchi states, “We emphasise the continuation of Iran’s defensive operations against aggressors, including their military bases and facilities that are stationed in the territory of countries in the region.”

“The reason for Iran’s defensive operations in the region is the United States’ use of the territory, bases and facilities located in these countries to carry out an illegal war against Iran,” He added.

Araghchi further warned, “Any provocative action by aggressors and their supporters, including in the United Nations Security Council regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, will only make the situation more complicated.”

NATO spokesperson on Monday stated it would take all “necessary” measures to protect its allies after its air defences intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Turkey. 

“NATO is prepared for such threats and will always do what is necessary to defend all allies,” the spokesperson said.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the Iranian government for prioritising support for “terrorist groups” over the welfare of its own citizens. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Rubio noted that Iran had missed chances for diplomacy that could have averted US-Israeli military operations, although negotiations are now underway to end the conflict.

He stated, “Imagine an Iranian regime that, instead of spending billions of dollars supporting terrorist groups and building weapons, invested that money into Iran, for the people, so they wouldn’t face water shortages, and so their economy could create opportunities.”

Rubio further emphasised, “The people of Iran are incredible, very resourceful and entrepreneurial, but it’s their regime that’s been the problem. They have chosen to spend the country’s wealth supporting Hezbollah, Hamas, and Shia militias in Iraq rather than addressing domestic needs.”

Iranian sources say a Mahan Air aircraft at Mashhad International Airport was struck in a US airstrike, damaging the plane before it could depart on a humanitarian mission to New Delhi to pick up medical supplies for those affected by the conflict. The flight was scheduled to carry aid, including medicines, back to Iran.

The incident raises concerns about aviation safety amid the ongoing war, which has already seen multiple aircraft damaged in strikes within Iran. 

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Monday announced that it had targeted Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) main military university, Imam Hossein University, citing its role in developing advanced military capabilities.

In a post on X, the IDF said, "STRUCK: The IRGC's main military university, Imam Hossein University. Under civilian cover, research and development for advanced weaponry were conducted within the university. Due to its direct affiliation with the IRGC and its involvement in advancing terrorist activity, several countries have imposed sanctions on the university and its senior officials."

The Israeli military has suspended a battalion after its soldiers attacked a CNN crew in the Israel-occupied West Bank, marking a rare disciplinary action for soldier misconduct.

On Monday, the army announced the suspension of the Netzah Yehuda battalion following last week’s incident, in which soldiers were caught on camera assaulting the news team.

Netzah Yehuda, a unit composed of ultra-Orthodox soldiers, has previously been linked to abuses against Palestinian civilians, including the 2022 death of a 78-year-old Palestinian-American man while in the battalion’s custody.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that global oil markets remain well supplied, noting an increase in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

"Over time, the US is going to retake control of the Straits, and there will be freedom of navigation, whether it is through US escorts or a multinational escort," Bessent said in an interview with Fox News.

Iran on Monday dismissed US proposals to end the month-long Middle East conflict as “unrealistic, illogical and excessive,” while launching fresh missile attacks on Israel. Oil prices also climbed further after Yemen’s Houthis joined the conflict.

Israel’s military said it intercepted two drones from Yemen the same day, days after the Iran-aligned Houthis fired missiles at Israel for the first time since the US-Israeli war on Iran escalated across the region, Reuters reported.

US President Donald Trump said Washington is engaged in what he called “serious discussions” with a “new and more reasonable” leadership in Iran to bring an end to American military operations in the country.

“The United States of America is in serious discussions with A NEW, AND MORE REASONABLE, REGIME to end our Military Operations in Iran. Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately “Open for Business,” we will conclude our lovely “stay” in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!), which we have purposefully not yet “touched.” This will be in retribution for our many soldiers, and others, that Iran has butchered and killed over the old Regime’s 47-year “Reign of Terror,” Trump said in a Truthsocial post.

Spain has shut its airspace to US aircraft linked to the Iran conflict, Defence Minister Margarita Robles said on Monday. The nation had earlier also barred the United States from using jointly operated military bases in the country for any operations connected to the Middle East war.

"This was made clear to the American military and forces from the very beginning. Therefore, neither the bases are authorised, nor, of course, is the use of Spanish airspace authorised for any actions related to the war in Iran," AP quoted Robles.

India said it is closely tracking the evolving situation in West Asia and reiterated its call for restraint.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "We are closely following developments in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Having said that, we continue to call for restraint and de-escalation, while also emphasising dialogue and diplomacy as a means to an early end to this conflict.”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, in a statement, said that Tehran remains committed to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as long as it is a member, but questions its relevance as Iran faces attacks and its rights go unrecognised.

Iran War Live Updates: Iran on Monday confirmed the death of Revolutionary Guard navy chief Alireza Tangsiri. Israel had claimed on Thursday that it killed Tangsiri, a rear admiral in the Iran navy, AP reported.

Iran War Live Updates: Israeli media has reported a fire at the Bazan oil refinery in the northern city of Haifa following a missile attack.

Iran War Live Updates: Iraq’s Mohamad ⁠Alaa air base, located next to Baghdad International ‌Airport, was hit by rockets earlier today, destroying ⁠an aircraft but causing ⁠no casualties, the country’s Defence Ministry has said.

Iran War Live Updates: Lebanon’s National News Agency is reporting that Israeli jets struck the town of Barashit in the Bint Jbeil district, killing one person and wounding another.

In a separate update, the agency said Israeli jets carried out two additional raids on Hanawiya, raising the total number of strikes there to four.

Iran War Live Updates: Israel’s Health Ministry says 6,008 wounded people have been taken to hospitals since the start of the war on Iran on February 28, with 121 still receiving treatment.

In the past 24 hours alone, authorities say 232 casualties arrived at hospitals.

Iran War Live Updates: Israeli settlers have set on fire two Palestinian vehicles and sprayed racist slogans in the town of Nahalin, west of Bethlehem, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.

Iran War Live Updates:The Israeli army has just released the results of an investigation into the behaviour of Israeli soldiers toward journalists in the occupied West Bank. The military chief, Eyal Zamir, called the incident a “serious ethical incident.”

According to a statement released by the military, its investigation found “several failures in the conduct of the soldiers toward the reporters.”

Iran War Live Updates: Iran’s entire national electricity grid remains stable, while power in Tehran and nearby Alborz Province has been restored following last night’s US-Israeli attack, Iran’s deputy energy minister said.

In an interview with the national broadcaster, IRIB, Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi was quoted as saying that the power interruption in several areas of Tehran and Alborz, including the city of Karaj, were “quickly resolved through an electricity grid manouevre”.

Iran War Live Updates: Iran executed two men convicted of links to the opposition group People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran and plotting armed attacks in Tehran using improvised launcher devices, its judiciary news outlet said.

Iran War Live Updates: Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said it has shot down five drones in the past few hours.

Iran War Live Updates: Indonesia’s main stock index, the Jakarta Composite Index, has fallen anew after recovering slightly last week. Malaysia’s FTSE Bursa Malaysia Top 100 also fell, dropping about 1.5 percent from the previous session.

Iran War Live Updates: Alarms were heard over Dubai and videos  showed the interceptions of the attacks. In Bahrain, too, numerous alarms were sounded. People there are saying they heard several explosions. And Saudi Arabia, just in the last couple of hours, said that they intercepted five ballistic missiles and one cruise missile in the Eastern Province, AL Jazeera reported.

Iran War Live Updates: Israeli authorities said they intercepted two drones over Eilat in the south and claimed that they had come from Yemen.

Now, ever since the Houthis entered this conflict a couple of days ago, the Israeli military, and especially their air defences, have known they have now engaged on a third front, and have been looking southwards to see what has been coming from Yemen.

Iran War Live Updates: Sounds of loud explosions were heard in Baghdad on Monday. It’s not the sound of drones but rather sounds of rockets targeting the US Victory Base, which is about 20km (12.4 miles) west of the capital.

Iran War Live Updates: Petron Corp, the Philippines’ sole oil refinery, has secured nearly 2.5 million barrels of crude from Russia, out of “extreme necessity”, according to the AFP news agency.

In a report to the Philippine stock exchange, Petron said it had agreed to purchase Russian crude after seeing at least four million barrels in shipments cancelled since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The purchase came after the US eased sanctions on Russian oil tied to Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

Iran War Live Updates: The South Korean won fell anew against the US dollar, opening at 1,515.2 per US dollar, down 6.3 won from the previous session.

The won has been hovering around the psychologically important 1,500 level in recent sessions, and fell to as low as 1,517.3 on March 23, its weakest level in 17 years. Japan’s yen remains volatile, opening at 159.84 per US dollar earlier today, about 2.46 percent weaker than on February 28.

The Singapore dollar is trading at about 1.29 to a US dollar, compared to 1.26 on February 28.

Iran War Live Updates: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government is cutting the country’s tax on fuel and diesel to help bring down costs for households amid the supply crunch due to the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran.

“The halving of the fuel excise will reduce the cost of fuel by 26.3 cents per litre [$0.18],” Albanese said. “We are making fuel cheaper today because we understand that Australians are under serious pressure.”

Iran War Live Updates: "We're ahead of schedule with Iran. We're weeks ahead of schedule... and we have a group, it's really a new regime. It's a new group of people — people that we've never dealt with before, that are acting very reasonable," US President Donald Trump said in an interview.

Iran War Live Updates: US President  Donald Trump said he doesn’t want Iran to have a nuclear weapon and that Iranian leaders will give up their atomic ambitions.

“They are decimated right now. They’re gonna give up nuclear weapons. They’re gonna give us the nuclear dust. They’re gonna do everything that we want to do, and you know what? They gonna go on and maybe have a great, a great country again. But if they don’t do that, they’re not gonna have a country. They’re not even gonna have a country,” he said on board Air Force One.

Iran War Live Updates: "We destroyed many targets today, and we're negotiating with them directly and indirectly. They gave us 20 big boats of oil going through the Hormuz Strait, and that‘s taking place starting tomorrow morning, over the next couple of days," said Donald Trump.

"I do see a deal in Iran, yeah. Could be soon," added.

Iran War Live Updates: Pakistan announced on Sunday that it would soon host talks between the US and Iran, though there was no immediate word from Washington or Tehran, and it was unclear whether discussions on the monthlong war would be direct or indirect.

"Pakistan is very happy that both Iran and the US have expressed their confidence in Pakistan to facilitate the talks. Pakistan will be honoured to host and facilitate meaningful talks between the two sides in the coming days,” foreign minister Ishaq Dar said after top diplomats from Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia met in Islamabad.

Iran War Live Updates: The Lebanese group claimed its fighters have launched attacks on northern Israel and on Israeli soldiers in south Lebanon

Iran War Live Updates: Israeli prime minister has instructed his country’s military to further expand the invasion of southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reported.

“I have just instructed to further expand the existing security buffer zone. We are determined to fundamentally change the situation in the north [of Israel],” Netanyahu said in a video statement from Northern Command, pushing forward his country’s stated bid to replicate the “Gaza model” of occupation.

Iran War Live Updates: Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index has declined sharply, falling more 2,600 points, or more than 4.94 percent at one stage, amid worries of more escalation in the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Iran War LIVE: A series of explosions rocked northern Tehran on Sunday, according to a report by news agency AFP. A loud sound was heard, and a thick cloud of smoke billowing from one of the areas that were hit was seen. The information about the exact target was not known immediately. The recent hits are a second wave of attack on the Iranian capital today, as early on Sunday morning, the north of the country was rocked by two more powerful explosions.

Iran War LIVE: Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishhaq Dar, has claimed that Islamabad is set to hold talks between the US and Iran soon. He further added that Pakistan was happy that both Iran and the US have expressed their confidence in it to facilitate talks.

US-Iran War LIVE: Pakistan Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister on Sunday said that the talks held in Islamabad with his counterparts from Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia saw discussions on possible ways to bring an early and permanent end to the war in the region.

US-Iran War LIVE: Anwar Gargesh, adviser to the UAE president, has called on Iran to provide compensation for damage it sustained in its strikes. "Any political solution addressing Iran’s aggression against the Gulf Arab states must include clear guarantees to prevent future attacks, enshrine the principle of non-aggression, and incorporate Iranian compensation for the targeting of civilian populations and vital civilian infrastructure," he added.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday declared that Israel plans to expand its military operations in southern Lebanon.

Netanyahu stated that Israel would extend the “existing security strip” in Lebanon as its forces continue targeting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. "We are determined to fundamentally change the situation in the north. Hezbollah still has residual capability to fire rockets at us," he said on a visit to northern Israel.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday reported that its air defence systems successfully intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 42 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran.

"The UAE air defences engaged 16 ballistic missiles and 42 UAVs launched from Iran," ANI quoted an official statement shared by the UAE Ministry of Defence.

"Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1914 UAVs," the ministry added.

Israel has alleged that Iran has targeted sacred sites belonging to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in Jerusalem’s Old City in recent days.

"As a result, Israel has temporarily asked worshippers from all faiths not to worship at the holy sites in Jerusalem’s Old City to protect them," Reuters quoted a statement issued from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.

Iran War LIVE: Adama, a Chinese-owned chemical pesticide plant in Israel's Makhteshim, has said that it was targeted on Sunday. However, it was not immediately clear if the hit was due to a missile strike or debris.

Adama added that no injuries were reported but the extent of the damage caused to the plant remains unclear.

Iran War LIVE: Pakistan on Sunday hosted Foreign Minister-level talks with Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia as part of its efforts to broker peace an end to the Iran war. According to a report by news agency Reuters, citing five sources familiar with the matter, initial discussions focused on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.

US-Iran War LIVE: The Central government on Sunday said it is relaxing petroleum safety and licensing rules to allow faster distribution of kerosene to households as domestic gas supply has slowed down due to the ongoing war in West Asia.

In an official notification, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that the measures would enable the ad-hoc distribution of kerosene to households in 21 states and federal territories.

Iran War LIVE: Six people were killed after the US and Israel struck on a residential area in the Iranian village of Osmavandan, the Mehr news agency reports.

Iran War Live: Haider Abdul Samad, the Shalamcha border crossing's deputy director, said that the Iranians crossed into southern Iraq via on Sunday after an airstrike cut power and halted trade for several hours.

US-Iran War Live: The Iranian state media has reported four explosions in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz in Fars province. However, there was no immediate confirmation on the cause or extent of damage.

Iran War Live Updates: An Iranian naval commander has warned of retaliation against US forces in the region, according to Iranian media, saying Iran is waiting for US forces to come within range and warning they could be targeted with coastal missile systems.

He claimed that the USS Abraham Lincoln was forced to move hundreds of miles away from Iranian territorial waters due to Iranian missile operations and movements.

Iran War Live Updates: Two India-bound LPG tankers carrying ⁠about 94,000 ⁠metric tonnes of cooking gas have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz and are ⁠heading towards India, the government has said.

The carriers ⁠are expected to arrive in Mumbai this week, the Petroleum Ministry said in a statement.

Iran War Live Updates: According to Iran's health ministry, at least 2,076 peoplr, including 216 children were killed in the war. 26,500, including 1,767 children suffered injuries. Additionally, 336 health and emergency centres were destroyed amid the conflict.

Iran War Live Updates: Fatemeh Mohajerani, a spokesperson for the Iranian government, says Iran has not started the war in which the country has endured “significant losses”, both in terms of human casualties and civilian homes and infrastructure.

She said compensation is one of the demands that should be discussed in any negotiations, adding that control over the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of sanctions are other key matters to be taken into consideration.

Iran War Live Updates:  "Since war began, I've stayed in touch with world leaders; all nations are prioritising safety of Indians stranded in conflict zones. Embassies work nonstop, ensuring Indians abroad face no hardship; their safety is top priority", claimed PM Modi in Palakkad.

The Prime Minister mentioned that Congress' remarks on Gulf is 'dangerous',  which may risk lives of Indians for 'political gains'.

Iran War Live Updates: Internet access in Iran has dropped to about 1 percent of normal levels, according to the monitoring group NetBlocks, which adds that the internet disruptions have now entered day 30.

Iran War Live Updates: The EU naval mission in the Red Sea has said that it is closely monitoring the situation after what it described as increased Houthi support for Iran.

In a series of posts on X, EUNAVFOR ASPIDES said it had issued updated guidance to the shipping industry, urging vessels to register and seek support through maritime security channels.

Iran War Live Updates: Syria and the UAE have condemned an attack targeting the residence of the Kurdish region’s president Nechirvan Barzani.

Syria’s foreign ministry, cited by state news agency SANA, said the attack posed a threat to security and stability in Iraq and the wider Middle East. It added that such acts violate international law and reaffirmed support for Iraq’s territorial integrity.

Iran War Live Updates: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Sunday, met in the UAE to discuss regional security developments.

During the meeting, Zelensky reiterated his condemnation of Iranian attacks in the region, saying that they constitute a violation of sovereignty, international law, and the UN Charter and undermine regional and international peace and security.

Iran War Live Updates: Qatari news channel Al Araby reported on Sunday that an Israeli missile had struck 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 said in a post on X.

Footage from inside the office showed broken windows, shattered glass and debris. Outside the building, images showed streets covered in debris and damage to surrounding buildings.

Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian has identified US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the two primary figures with the power to end the current Middle East conflict. Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Fabian described the ongoing hostilities as a "dance of death and destruction" that lacks a clear exit strategy.

"This war, in plain English, this dance of death and destruction, there is no clear sign when it will end. But we have to understand that the two important actors are President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. Iran was attacked, and it was responding. So even when you speak of a ceasefire, know, America and Israel have to cease firing," he said.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a sharp rebuke on Sunday, denouncing the deaths of three journalists killed in Lebanon the previous day. In a statement released via his official Telegram channel, Araghchi characterised the incident as a "flagrant violation of international law."

Students across Qatar are scheduled to return to physical classrooms this Sunday, March 29, concluding a nearly four-week period of remote instruction. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education confirmed that both public and private institutions have finalised all necessary arrangements to welcome students back safely.

Coordinated air strikes have targeted the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) across two separate provinces in Iraq, according to reports from Al Jazeera. The strikes hit strategic locations in both northern and central Iraq, marking a widening of the regional air campaign.

The Omani Foreign Ministry has issued a formal condemnation following a series of recent attacks within its borders. In an official statement, the ministry noted that while the strikes have caused significant concern, no group or nation has yet claimed responsibility for the breach of Omani sovereignty.

A joint US-Israeli aerial assault targeted the port city of Bandar Khamir on Sunday, striking a quay near the vital Strait of Hormuz. According to the official IRNA news agency, the attack resulted in five fatalities and left four others wounded.

Diplomatic efforts to halt the escalating war between the US, Israel, and Iran have shifted to Pakistan, where Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is hosting a critical quadrilateral summit. According to Al Jazeera, Dar is currently conducting one-on-one sessions with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt to forge a unified de-escalation strategy.

One person has been killed and five others wounded following a joint US-Israeli air raid on a village near the Iranian city of Shaft. According to Iran’s Mehr news agency, the strike hit a residential zone, marking a shift in the conflict toward civilian-populated areas in the country’s northern provinces.

Yemen's Houthi movement carried out a second wave of missile and drone attacks against southern Israel on Saturday, vowing to escalate military operations in the coming days. According to Reuters, the group’s entry into the conflict introduces a fresh threat to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime artery that typically handles 12 per cent of international trade.

Aluminum Bahrain (Alba), has officially confirmed that its production plant was targeted during an Iranian offensive on Saturday. The announcement, released via the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) on Sunday, marks a significant escalation in attacks on regional industrial infrastructure.

"The safety and security of Alba's people remain its top priority, and the Company confirms that two of Alba's employees sustained minor injuries," the statement read as quoted by BNA.

Hezbollah militants carried out a series of coordinated strikes across northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights early Sunday morning. Starting at 5:00 am local time, the Lebanese group deployed rocket salvos and drones against multiple military and civilian targets.

The Israeli embassy in Japan has reportedly refused to accept a formal statement from four organisations representing survivors of the atomic bombings in Nagasaki. The document, which criticised the ongoing military actions by the US and Israel against Iran, was returned to the groups unopened.

The Iranian Fars news agency has confirmed that a series of loud explosions rattled Tehran early this morning. While the exact source and nature of the detonations remain unconfirmed, the state-linked outlet indicated that further details would be released as the situation develops.

Pakistan is set to host a high-level diplomatic summit this Sunday in Islamabad, aiming to broker an end to the widening Middle East war. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will join the talks following his "extensive discussions" with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Two massive explosions were heard across northern Tehran early Sunday morning, according to reports from AFP. The blasts occurred at approximately 7:20 am local time, coinciding with the activation of Iranian air defense batteries in the capital.

The Israeli military confirmed early Sunday that an IDF soldier was killed during intense fighting in southern Lebanon. The casualty occurred as ground operations continue against Hezbollah positions across the northern border.

Normalcy is returning to the United Arab Emirates as government officials confirm the security situation has stabilised following a series of aerial threats. According to local media reports, residents across the country have received official "all-clear" notifications after defense systems successfully neutralised incoming missiles.

The Israeli military successfully downed an Iranian missile over southern Israel today, following a barrage that triggered emergency alerts across the Negev and Dead Sea regions. According to Israel’s Channel 12, the interception occurred as air defense systems engaged multiple incoming threats launched from Iranian territory.

Hezbollah militants initiated a series of coordinated strikes Sunday morning, targeting several military installations and troop concentrations near the northern border. The Lebanese group confirmed it deployed drones and missile salvos against the Mahava Alon and Berea bases, both located in the vicinity of Safad.

The United Arab Emirates' air defense systems are currently engaging a fresh missile and drone threat, with several successful interceptions reported across the country.

Authorities in Bahrain activated emergency sirens across multiple regions today, prompting the Interior Ministry to issue an urgent safety advisory. In a statement released via X, officials instructed both citizens and residents to seek immediate shelter in the nearest secure locations.

The Ministry emphasised the importance of public order, calling for the population to "remain calm" while following established safety protocols as the situation develops.

A significant missile and drone assault launched by Iran on March 27 targeted Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, resulting in injuries to several US service members, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and other officials. The strike, described as a major breach of regional air defenses, caused substantial damage to critical US military aircraft stationed at the hub.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), supported by the Iranian military and regional allies, reportedly launched a large-scale offensive against Israel on Saturday. According to state-run Press TV, the operation utilised an arsenal of attack drones and mid-to-long-range missiles to strike targets both within Israel and across the broader region.

The Houthi movement in Yemen has claimed responsibility for a secondary assault on southern Israel, deploying a combination of cruise missiles and drones. According to military spokesperson Yahya Saree, the operation targeted "sensitive" locations, signaling a significant intensification of the group’s involvement in the regional conflict.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a sharp condemnation following a drone attack on the residence of Nechirvan Barzani, President of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, in Duhok. Describing the incident as a "clear act of terrorism" and a failed assassination attempt, the IRGC pointed the finger at the US and Israel. In a statement released via Press TV, the military wing characterised the strike as part of a broader strategy of "cowardly assassinations" aimed at high-ranking regional figures and Iranian leadership.

Over the past 24 hours, US and Israeli forces have conducted a series of strikes across multiple Iranian cities, significantly escalating the regional conflict. A major attack in the Khuzestan province city of Haftgel targeted a critical water infrastructure site with a 10,000-cubic-meter capacity, sparking concerns over the impact on civilian resources.

Tehran also faced intense aerial bombardment, with preliminary reports indicating that two universities in the capital were hit, though the full extent of the damage is still being assessed. Further strikes were reported in Tabriz, Shiraz and Hormozgan. In the Minab district of Hormozgan, reports have emerged of a strike that resulted in the deaths of schoolgirls.

In response to these developments, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reiterated its threat of retaliation.