Attack on Iran’s Mahallat kills eleven people An air strike killed 11 people and injured 15 others in the city of Mahallat in the Markazi province last night, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iran’s Isna news agency. Three residential units in Mahallat city were “directly hit by projectiles”, causing significant damage, Isna said.
How Israel is waging war on bearing witness in Lebanon Submitted by Ghada Ageel on Mon, 03/30/2026 - 16:07 Killing of three journalists follows a brutal pattern established in Gaza, amid ongoing efforts to transform victims into accused People hold pictures of Fatima Ftouni and Ali Shoeib in downtown Beirut, as they protest their killing from an Israeli strike that targeted their vehicle in southern Lebanon on 28 March, 2026 (AFP) On After a day of documenting destroyed families and their homes, Al Mayadeen TV reporter Fatima Ftouni was traveling with colleagues on the Kfarhouna–Jezzine road in southern Lebanon when an Israeli drone began its attack on Saturday. The first missile struck near the clearly marked press vehicle. Fatima managed to run away, but then th second strike hit - followed by a third and a fourth .
Strikes in central Iran hit 'military sites', Iranian media reports Iranian media reported that initial investigations indicated strikes in central Iran had hit some "military sites", without specifying the locations. "Initial investigations indicate that some military locations in Isfahan were targeted," the Fars news agency quoted Akbar Salehi, a security official at the governor's office in Isfahan province, as saying. The official also said the extent of the damage and any casualties were not immediately clear.
Video: Bishop Joseph Strickland says Gaza genocide ‘holocaust of our time’ Speaking to Tucker Carlson, Bishop Joseph Strickland said that Israel’s genocide in Gaza is a “Holocaust of our time”, highlighting the loss of innocent life in the besieged strip. He also addressed the expulsion of Carrie Prejean Boller from Donald Trump’s commission on religious freedom, stating that she was removed for expressing a “verboten” truth about Israel’s actions in Gaza. Strickland pointed out that her criticism of the expectation for Christians to support political Zionism, which he said contradicts the clear stance of the Catholic Church, was another factor in her removal.
US hits 'ammunition bunkers' near Isfahan, explosions seen in footage The US military carried out strikes on Iranian ammunition bunkers near Isfahan overnight, with footage circulating online showing large secondary explosions. President Donald Trump shared one of the clips on his Truth Social platform. The videos appear to show multiple blasts following the initial strikes, though the details could not be independently verified.
Israeli attacks kill one in south Lebanon Israeli air strikes killed one person and destroyed homes in multiple areas in Nabatieh overnight, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported. The victim was identified as Shadi Hassan Moallem. Heavy bombardment also hit Doueir, completely destrying Al-Rous neighbourhood.
Israel renews warning for residents south of Zahrani River in Lebanon The Israeli military renewed a warning urging residents south of the Zahrani River in Lebanon to move north, ahead of planned strikes in the area. The announcement follows earlier evacuation calls as Israel expands its operations in southern Lebanon. The army said the warning applies to areas south of the river, indicating those locations could be targeted.
No oil leakage after Iranian attack on Kuwaiti oil tanker, Dubai media office says The Dubai media office said there is no oil leakage after firefighters have extinguished a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker that was hit in an Iranian attack. “Dubai authorities confirm that response teams have successfully contained the incident involving the Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters, with no oil leakage and no injuries reported,” it said on X. Dubai authorities confirm that response teams have successfully contained the incident involving the Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters, with no oil leakage and no injuries reported.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest updates on the US-Israeli war on Iran: Saudi Arabia said five drones were intercepted and destroyed in the past few hours: The Israeli military said on Tuesday four soldiers had been killed in combat in southern Lebanon where its forces are clashing with Hezbollah. Thousands of Iranians have marched in the city of Karaj to express their support for the government and the military, according to Press TV. Japan and Indonesia have agreed to step up coordination on energy security, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday, as the U.
Indonesia urges respect for international law after peacekeepers killed Indonesia urged warring parties in the Middle East "to respect international humanitarian law" after three of its peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon. "The safety of peacekeeping troops must be the top priority. All parties to the conflict are urged to respect international humanitarian law and ensure the security of peacekeeping personnel," defence ministry spokesman Rico Ricardo Sirait said in a statement.
CNN: Pentagon to hold first Iran war briefing in weeks The Pentagon is set to hold a press briefing on the war in Iran on Tuesday morning, its first such briefing in nearly two weeks, CNN reported. Defence secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine are scheduled to speak.
Shrapnel damage causes power cuts in Tehran, local media reports Power outages in parts of Tehran were caused by shrapnel damage to electrical infrastructure, Iran’s Fars news agency reported. It said “shrapnel striking the inlet facilities of an electrical substation located in East Tehran” led to the disruption. “Electrical operational teams are currently on-site and are working to restore the power flow in the shortest time possible,” the report added.
Drone debris damages homes in Saudi Arabia Falling debris from a downed drone damaged several homes in Saudi Arabia’s al-Kharj province, the Saudi Civil Defence said. The agency said six houses sustained limited material damage in the incident. No injuries were reported, it added.
Lawmaker says Australia broke rules deploying troops to UAE A senior Australian lawmaker accused the government of breaching its own rules by deploying troops to the United Arab Emirates earlier this month without proper parliamentary oversight. Greens Senator David Shoebridge said the regulations require briefings to both houses of Parliament outlining the objectives, legal basis and orders for such deployments. He accused the Labour government of “reckless support” for an “illegal and damaging war,” adding, “The violence that is spreading through the Middle East… shows why these decisions need to be under public scrutiny.
Asian markets fall, oil prices surge amid supply disruptions Asian stocks fell while oil prices rose as the US-Israeli war on Iran continued to weigh on global markets. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 3. 82%, while Japan’s Nikkei index also declined, despite a partial recovery.
WSJ: Trump open to ending Iran war despite Hormuz closure US President Donald Trump has told aides he is prepared to end the US military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing administration officials. According to the report, Trump is willing to defer efforts to reopen the strategic waterway to a later stage, even as the conflict continues to disrupt global oil supplies.
Report: US carried out major airstrike on Isfahan depot The United States carried out a large-scale airstrike on a major ammunition depot in Iran’s Isfahan, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a US official. The strike targeted a facility storing a large quantity of munitions, including armour-piercing weapons, according to the report. The official said the attack took place Monday evening as part of a broader campaign targeting Iran’s military capabilities.
Fire on Kuwaiti oil tanker put out, Dubai authorities say Authorities said firefighters have extinguished a blaze on the Kuwaiti oil tanker Al Salmi in Dubai’s waters following an attack. The Dubai Media Office said emergency response teams “successfully extinguished the fire” on the vessel. “Relevant teams continue to assess the situation and take the necessary measures, and updates will be shared as they become available,” it said.
Trump posts video of explosions amid reported Tehran strikes US President Donald Trump posted a video showing a series of large explosions on his Truth Social platform, as reports emerged of new attacks on Iran. The 31-second clip showed fireballs and thick smoke lighting up the night sky in a mountainous area, but Trump did not specify when or where the footage was recorded. The post came as reports of explosions in multiple areas of Tehran surfaced, though details remained unclear.
Iraqi paramilitary says bases hit in US-Israeli strikes Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces said US-Israeli air strikes targeted two of its bases in the provinces of Babil and Anbar. The group said the attacks hit the 45th Brigade in the Jurf al-Nasr area of Babil and the 31st Brigade site in al-Karma, east of Anbar. In a statement, it added that it remains in a “high state of readiness” and is continuing its security duties despite what it described as “repeated strikes” on its positions.
