Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in Lebanon blastAll UNIFIL troops are set to withdraw from southern Lebanon by the end of 2026. March 30, 2026
Iran’s power structure tilts to Revolutionary Guard as leadership void deepensAs long as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps remains intact and its leadership unaccountable for the killing of thousands of Iranians and its regional activities, reformist figures are likely to continue falling in line. March 29, 2026
Israelis overwhelmingly still back Iran war, despite surprise at Iran’s resilienceBoth Jews and Arabs tend to agree that war planners underestimated Iran’s resilience in the face of US and Israeli attacks. March 29, 2026
Flight cancellations leave hundreds of Israelis stranded in JordanJordan abruptly changes airline policy days before the beginning of the Passover festival, leaving hundreds of Israeli travelers stranded. March 29, 2026
Iran’s president slams IRGC, warns economy on verge of collapse – reportIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian butts heads with IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi over handling of the war; Pezeshkian warns Iran's economy could collapse in weeks. March 29, 2026
Trump shoots down Iran’s proposal for immediate ceasefire – reportPresident Trump reportedly refused Tehran's proposal for a week-long truce to give the regime time to draft its response to American peace plans. March 29, 2026
Pentagon planning for extended ground operation in Iran – reportThe US Defense Department is reportedly drafting plans for weeks of ground combat in Iran as thousands of Marines arrive in the region. March 29, 2026
Iranian attack on Saudi base injures 15 US troopsThe base, which is about 96 kilometers (60 miles) from the Saudi capital of Riyadh, is run by the Royal Saudi Air Force but also used by U.S. troops. March 29, 2026
Turkey, Syria plan trade corridor cutting Israel out of major intercontinental route – reportAs Syria stabilizes post-coup, Turkey eyes alternative trade route to planned India - Mideast - Europe corridor, bypassing Israel completely. March 29, 2026
‘Legitimate targets’ – Iran threatens to bomb US, Israeli universitiesIran warns of retaliation against educational institutions unless the U.S. condemns alleged attacks. March 29, 2026
Iran urges citizens to spy on one another as US-Israeli strikes cripple regimeShould diplomatic efforts falter, the Pentagon and US Central Command are reportedly preparing military plans for a 'finishing blow' on Iran, potentially involving some level of ground forces and massive airstrikes. March 28, 2026
US-Israeli strikes expose scale of Iran’s missile infrastructureGiven the importance of the missile program for Tehran, it can be inferred the regime directed as much as 30 percent of military spending over the past three decades toward missile capabilities. March 26, 2026
Gulf states form unlikely alliance with IsraelAt least two Gulf Arab states are reportedly working with Israel to lobby the Trump administration to continue the war on Iran. March 26, 2026
Uganda threatens to invade Iran to protect IsraelUgandan defense chief warns Iran that the African nation will not permit the Islamic Republic to threaten Israel's existence, offers to join US-Israel campaign against Iran. March 26, 2026
Iranian commodore behind Hormuz blockade killed in IDF strikeCommodore Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' navy, was killed in an IDF strike, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced. March 26, 2026
Trump: Iran wants deal ‘so badly’ but ‘afraid’ to say itPresident Trump pushes back on Iranian denials the regime is seeking to end the war, telling Republicans the US is 'winning so big.' March 26, 2026
US has struck more than 10,000 targets in Iran, cut missile and drone attacks by 90%The United States has hit more than 10,000 targets in Iran thus far, not including thousands of targets hit by Israel, cutting Iran's military production capacity by two-thirds. March 26, 2026
Trump tells inner circle he wants swift end to Iran war – reportPresident Trump reportedly tells aides he wants to end the war with Iran in the coming weeks, even as thousands of troops are slated to arrive in the region for a possible invasion of Kharg Island. March 26, 2026
Iran claims it will allow ‘non-hostile’ ships through Strait of HormuzOil tankers are frequently owned and operated through complex corporate structures that might involve companies in the United States, Israel or any number of countries that Iran has accused of 'aggression.' March 25, 2026
With top leaders dead or wounded, IRGC now dominates IranAfter the US and Israel wiped out much of Iran's ruling class, the country no longer has a functioning civilian leadership, enabling the IRGC to become the dominant force. March 25, 2026
Trump’s 15-point plan to end war sent to Iran via PakistanTrump administration reportedly prepared to make peace with Iran's current regime, accepting a weakened Islamic Republic instead of insisting on regime change. March 25, 2026
Iran fears talks a ruse to assassinate top official: reportIran fears peace talks may be a strategic deception aimed at assassinating a senior regime figure. March 25, 2026
2,200 more Marines to arrive in Mideast regionThe soldiers could be used to seize Kharg island, Iran’s main oil export hub. March 24, 2026
Iran peace talks unlikely to succeed, Israel estimatesIsraeli officials express skepticism regarding the prospects for a negotiated end to the current war with Iran amid reports the US is keeping Jerusalem informed of developments in talks with Tehran. March 24, 2026
Lebanon expels Iranian ambassadorIran's envoy to Beirut declared persona non grata, ordered to leave the country by March 29 after the Iranian proxy group Hezbollah led Lebanon into another conflict with Israel. March 24, 2026
Saudi Arabia, UAE mull joining US-Israel war on IranUnder pressure from the US and reeling from Iranian attacks, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi move toward joining the US-Israeli campaign against the Islamic Republic. March 24, 2026
New report reveals rampant human rights abuses in Iran as activists warn of another wave of mass executionsAccording to HRI’s latest report, at least 65 executions were carried out in secret without prior notice, denying families the chance to say goodbye. March 24, 2026
1,500 missiles, drones fired at Israel; 6,000 IRGC troops killedIran war by the numbers: Only 17% of Iranian missiles and drones launched since Feb. 28 have targeted Israel; three-quarters of Iran's missile launchers were destroyed; 16 people killed in Israel and 1,595 injured. March 24, 2026
Iranian uprising expected in weeks as defections skyrocket among regime forcesIsraeli security expert says Iranian forces are facing defection rates as high as 90%, with a new uprising expected within a matter of weeks. March 23, 2026
US easing sanctions on Iranian oil despite warAfter years of maintaining heavy sanctions on Iran during both terms in office, Trump temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil exports – in the middle of the ongoing war with Iran. March 23, 2026
Trump praises US-Iran talks to end war, says Israel will be ‘very happy’'There’s got to be a good deal, and it’s got to be no more wars, no more nuclear weapons. They’re not going to have nuclear weapons anymore,' Trump said. March 23, 2026
Iran demands US, Israel pay reparations, hand over anti-Iran journalistsIran lays out six conditions for ending the war with the US and Israel, including war reparations from both, the closure of all American bases in the Mideast, and the extradition of anti-Iranian journalists. March 23, 2026
‘We won’t be blackmailed by Iranian terrorists,’ says UAE officialA top Emirati official rejects claims the country was dragged into the conflict with Iran. March 23, 2026
Iran threat raises risk of regional ‘water war’Iran warns it will strike critical infrastructure across the Middle East if its energy assets are attacked. March 23, 2026
‘We will plunge region into darkness’: Tehran responds to threat to its power facilitiesThe Trump administration wishes to keep oil prices from spiraling, which would have profound economic consequences. March 22, 2026
Israel believes Iranian regime likely to collapse after the warIsraeli assessments suggest that the Islamic Republic will not fall during the war but will likely collapse in the months following. March 22, 2026
Report: Trump preparing for peace talks with IranPresident Trump’s top advisers are reportedly laying the groundwork for possible negotiations with Iran to end the current war. March 22, 2026
Iran using ‘mass murder weapon’ to kill as many Jews as possible, says NetanyahuIsrael's prime minister warns that Iranian missiles threaten the entire world, pointing to an attack on a US-UK base, the use of banned cluster warheads on Israeli civilians, and an attack on the Old City of Jerusalem. March 22, 2026
Iran war’s energy impact forces world to pay up, cut consumptionGlobal benchmark oil prices have already risen more than 50% to over $110 a barrel since the war started. March 22, 2026
Saudi Arabia, Qatar expel Iranian diplomats and officialsSaudi Arabia warns it will take 'all necessary measures' to protect its people and resources from Iranian aggression. March 22, 2026
IAEA: Iran’s Natanz nuclear-enrichment site attackedThe Israeli military said that a surface-to-air missile was fired at an Israeli fighter jet over Iranian airspace during one of the IAF’s operations with no damage caused to the aircraft. March 21, 2026
Beirut-Jerusalem peace talks plans rest on an old fiction: Lebanese sovereigntyAs of now, the country is under a de facto occupation of the kind that Iran has practiced and at which it has excelled across the region over the last three decades. March 20, 2026
PA hides UAE condemnation of missiles that murdered Palestinian womenThe PA continues to silently support Iranian missiles targeting Israeli civilians, even when Palestinians are murdered. March 20, 2026
Iran reportedly executed three men, including teen wrestlerThe regime is also said to have accused the three, including the national wrestling champion Mohammadi, of killing two police officers on Jan. 8. March 20, 2026
‘Netanyahu is dead’ – Iran sowing fear, confusion among Israelis with bogus messagesIsraeli authorities say Iran is sending fake emergency alerts disguised as Home Front Command messages, spreading panic with false claims and hijacking users' devices with malicious software. March 19, 2026
Trump blames Israel for Iran refinery strike, denies reports of heavy US involvementTrump said that after the strike he told Netanyahu 'don't do that' and said 'he won't do that,' but reports indicate the US was involved in the planning “down to the last detail." March 19, 2026
Iran’s ‘doomsday clock’ against Israel no longer ticking, but guess who is waiting in the wingsErdogan aims not only for political relevance in the Muslim sphere; he openly desires a leadership role. March 19, 2026
Israel ramps up strikes on Iran’s leadership, repression apparatusWith the conflict now stretching over more than two weeks, Israel is taking a strategic turn, with the Air Force on Wednesday hitting a gas processing facility in the country’s southern region. March 19, 2026
Experts warn: Secret Iranian nuclear site must be ‘neutralized’Nuclear watchdogs say Pickaxe Mountain could house uranium enrichment activities. March 19, 2026
Iran’s declining ability to fight Hormuz battleHormuz is not simply a lever Iran’s leader can pull to coerce the world but also a lifeline for Iran’s own economy. March 18, 2026
Trump: US not ready to leave Iran yetPresident says it would take Iran 10 years to rebuild if America ended its strikes now, adding the US will continue fighting for several weeks. March 18, 2026
Iran’s intelligence chief killed in Israeli airstrikeEsmaeil Khatib, an ally of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in Israeli airstrike in Tehran. March 18, 2026
US to blame for Iranian attacks on Gulf Arab states, Iran claimsIranian foreign minister says his country cannot be held accountable for its attacks on civilian centers in Gulf Arab states, blames US for evacuating its troops from bases to hotels. March 18, 2026
Seizure of Kharg Island to full-scale invasion: US eyes next steps in Iran warWhite House weighing options for next stage of Iran war, which will likely require ground forces either for targeted operations or for a large-scale ground campaign. March 18, 2026
‘Entire system collapsing’ – Iran’s president may resignIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly considering resigning following killings of high-profile regime officials and amid growing internal dissent within the government. March 18, 2026
US pushing Syria to intervene in Lebanon against Hezbollah – reportAmerican ambassador denies report that the Trump administration is urging Syria to send forces into Lebanon against Hezbollah. March 18, 2026
US forced to withdraw aircraft carrier from Mideast after suffering fire damageUSS Gerald R. Ford damaged by fire that blazed for 30 hours, forcing the US Navy to withdraw its newest aircraft carrier from the Red Sea. March 18, 2026
‘This is a new Middle East,’ Netanyahu declares, hinting at new peace dealsAfter the IDF confirmed that Iran's de facto leader and the head of the Basij militia were both killed in airstrikes, Netanyahu said that Israel and its allies are building a 'new Middle East' and hinted at new alliances. March 17, 2026
Ali Larijani, considered to be Iran’s ‘top leader,’ killed in targeted Israeli airstrikeIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announces that Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, was killed in an airstrike. March 17, 2026
Trump: Iran’s supreme leader either dead or disfiguredThe United States cannot confirm whether Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is dead or seriously injured, says President Trump. March 17, 2026
