USS Abraham Lincoln operations ongoing following Iranian targeting The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln operations against military targets in Iran ongoing while "sailing in regional waters", the US Central Command announced. This comes after the Iranian army said the carrier was targeted with naval cruise missiles.
Saudi Arabia intercepts more drones east of the country Saudi Arabia's defence ministry said it intercepted and destroyed 8 drones in the Kingdom's eastern region.
Hezbollah announces the targeting of Israeli military HQ in Tel Aviv Lebanon's Hezbollah has announced the targeting of the Israeli Ministry of Defense headquarters in central Tel Aviv with advanced missiles. It added that barracks belonging to the Military Intelligence Directorate north of the city were also targeted. Earlier, the group said it destroyed 10 tanks and two D9 bulldozers belonging to the Israeli army during its attempt to advance into southern Lebanon yesterday.
Trump claims Iranian negotiators fear being 'killed by their own people' US President Donald Trump insisted Iran was taking part in peace talks, and has suggested that Tehran's denial were dur to fears that Iranian negotiators could be killed "by their own people". "They are negotiating, by the way, and they want to make a deal so badly. But they're afraid to say it, because they figure they'll be killed by their own people," Trump told a dinner for Republican members of Congress late on Wednesday.
One Palestinian killed in Israeli settler attack in Masafer Yatta A Palestinian worker was killed, and eight others were injured in an attack carried out by Israeli forces and settlers in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron. Local activist Osama Makhamreh told the Palestine News and Information Agency that Israeli forces and settlers chased vehicles carrying locals and opened fire, causing several to overturn.
Israel says over 5,000 injured since start of war on Iran Israel’s health ministry said 5,165 people have been taken to hospitals since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, with 106 still receiving treatment. It said 13 are in serious condition, 26 in moderate condition and 66 in mild condition, while one person remains under medical assessment.
Israeli strikes kill three in southern Lebanon, injure several Israeli forces killed three people and wounded four in a strike on Qounine in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon, the health ministry’s emergency operations centre said, according to NNA. Meanwhile, Israeli raids on Toulene in the Marjayoun district injured seven people. Al Jazeera also reported heavy Israeli air strikes on several towns in southern Lebanon, including areas in the Nabatieh governorate and Bint Jbeil district.
Jordan says expelling Iranian diplomats sends clear message to Tehran Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi said the expulsion of Iranian diplomats sends a clear message that attacks on neighbouring states are unacceptable. Speaking to state-owned Al-Mamlaka TV, Safadi said Iran has launched dozens of missiles and drones towards Jordan during the US-Israeli war on Iran. He added that Jordan does not host foreign military bases, rejecting a justification Tehran has used for its attacks, though he acknowledged the presence of forces from “allied and friendly nations” for defence cooperation and training.
Houthis reiterate support for Iran but will stay on the sidelines Yemen’s Houthi military group has reiterated its support for Tehran, while saying it is not currently taking part in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Houthi officials told the Associated Press that any decision to join the fighting would be made independently and not dictated by Iran. They said the group maintains political and religious ties with Iran, describing it as an ally, but stressed that involvement in the war would be a Yemeni decision.
Gaza death toll rises as Israeli attacks continue amid ceasefire At least 689 people have been killed and 1,860 injured in Israeli attacks since a ceasefire took effect on 11 October. Medical sources told the Palestine News and Information Agency that two bodies and 11 wounded people were brought to hospitals in the past 24 hours. The overall death toll in Gaza has now reached 72,265 since the start of Israel’s genocide in October 2023, with the figure likely higher as many victims remain trapped under rubble.
White House doubles down on Iran threats as Republican lawmakers retreat Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Wed, 03/25/2026 - 19:28 US says its objectives in Iran will be met within two weeks, though the off-ramp remains unclear as Republican lawmakers say they're being kept in dark Press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks to reporters in the briefing room at the White House in Washington, DC, on 25 March 2026 (Yasmine El-Sabawi/MEE) Off Republican lawmakers emerging from a closed-door briefing on the Trump administration's war on Iran warned on Wednesday that they are not being given enough information to make informed decisions about the potential deployment of soldiers for ground combat. "I will not support troops on the ground in Iran, even more so after this briefing," South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace posted on X. "The justifications presented to the American public for the war in Iran were not the same military objectives we were briefed on today in the House Armed Services Committee," she added.
Jordan says expelling Iranian diplomats sends clear message to Tehran Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi said the expulsion of Iranian diplomats sends a clear message that attacks on neighbouring states are unacceptable. Speaking to state-owned Al-Mamlaka TV, Safadi said Iran has launched dozens of missiles and drones towards Jordan during the US-Israeli war on Iran. He added that Jordan does not host foreign military bases, rejecting a justification Tehran has used for its attacks, though he acknowledged the presence of forces from “allied and friendly nations” for defence cooperation and training.
Pakistan will export surplus food to Gulf as Iran cements control of Hormuz strait Submitted by Sean Mathews on Wed, 03/25/2026 - 19:32 Pakistan has tried to remain neutral as its ally, Saudi Arabia, is pulled deeper into the war on Iran A farmer harvests cauliflower in a field in Attock district, in Pakistan's Punjab province, on 31 October 2025 (Aamir Qureshi/AFP) Off Pakistan plans to export surplus food supplies to the Arab Gulf states as food security concerns mount due to Iran's control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to accelerate the export of surplus food items to Gulf countries while ensuring an uninterrupted domestic supply, according to a press handout issued by his office. The statement added that Islamabad is looking to expand flight operations and enhance port efficiency as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Iran says no talks with US as war continues Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said no negotiations have taken place with the United States. “No negotiations have happened with the enemy until now, and we do not plan on any negotiations,” he said in an interview with Iranian state TV.
Kuwait summons Iranian envoy after drone strike at airport Kuwait’s acting deputy foreign minister Aziz Al-Daihani handed a protest note to Iran’s ambassador over what he described as repeated attacks on the country. Hours earlier, an Iranian drone struck a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, sparking a fire that crews are still working to contain, according to the defence ministry. It marks the third time Kuwait has summoned the Iranian ambassador since the US-Israeli war on Iran began.
Debris from Israeli strike kills one, wounds several in Gaza Flying debris killed one Palestinian and wounded seven others who had gathered near the site of an air strike in central Gaza, according to Al-Aqsa hospital. Witnesses told the Associated Press they received warning calls from Israeli military personnel, telling them to evacuate and move about 500 metres away from the tent camp. Video footage showed a powerful strike hitting beside an area filled with tents for displaced Palestinians, sending flames and thick smoke into the air.
CENTCOM says more than 50,000 US troops now in region US Central Command said more than 50,000 American troops are now deployed across the region in some capacity, Al Jazeera reported. The deployment includes around 200 combat aircraft and two aircraft carriers. It also includes 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division, along with two Marine Expeditionary Units made up of about 5,000 Marines and sailors heading to the region.
IRGC commander warns Trump threats amount to ‘act of war’ Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC’s Aerospace Force, said any threats or ultimatums against Iran should be seen as an act of war. In a post on X, Mousavi said recent strikes on Dimona and Haifa were a “clear message” in response to what he described as US threats over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran rejects Trump's 15-point peace proposal with five conditions of its own Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 03/25/2026 - 17:26 Iranian state media said Tehran wants guarantees against future US-Israeli attacks, and reparations - along with control of Strait of Hormuz A man holds an Iranian flag showing images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, who replaced him in the leadership role, in central Tehran's Revolution Square, on 25 March 2026 (AFP) Off Iran has rejected a US proposal to end the war with the Islamic Republic, setting out its own conditions for peace, according to Iranian state media. "Iran has responded negatively" to the American proposal, an unidentified official told Iran’s Press TV on Wednesday, referring to a 15-point ceasefire deal floated by the Trump administration and delivered to the Iranians by Pakistan . "The end of the war will occur when Iran decides it should end, not when Trump envisions its conclusion," the Iranian official added.
Russia evacuates more staff from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom has evacuated another 163 staff from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, according to state-run RIA news agency. Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev said about 300 personnel remain at the site, but more are expected to leave. Russia built the existing facility at Bushehr and is constructing additional units, though work has been suspended since the US-Israeli war on Iran began last month.
