Donald Trump
Trump threatens to destroy all of Iran's desalination plants if no deal is reached, and warns countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz themselves as America will no longer help.
Strait of Hormuz

Isfahan, Iran
Satellite Imagery Analysts (Le Monde / Bulletin of Atomic Scientists)
Satellite analysis reveals Iran likely relocated 540 kg of highly enriched uranium to underground tunnels in Isfahan days before the June 2025 strikes, using 18 containers matching VPVR/M nuclear transport casks.

Darfur
Doctors Without Borders documented 3,396 cases of sexual violence in Sudan's Darfur region, describing rape as 'part of everyday life' and warning there is no safe place for women and girls

Friedrich Merz
Merz announced that 80 percent of the more than 900,000 Syrians living in Germany should return to their homeland within three years, linking this to a German-funded Marshall Plan for Syria's reconstruction.
Syria

Turkey
Turkish commercial surveillance vendor PARS Defense used the DarkSword iOS exploit kit to deploy spyware on iPhones running iOS 18.4-18.7, alongside Russian espionage group UNC6353 and threat actor UNC6748.

John Hultquist
Chief Analyst, Google Threat Intelligence Group
Google attributed the Axios npm supply chain attack to North Korean group UNC1069, which deployed the SILKBELL dropper and WAVESHAPER.V2 backdoor affecting organizations across the Middle East, South Asia, Europe and the US.
Global (Middle East and South Asia impacted)

Middle East
Unit 42 confirmed the Axios supply chain attack impacted financial services, media, higher education and business services sectors in the Middle East and South Asia, with the malware featuring self-destruct evasion capabilities.

Donald Trump
Trump declared the US will stop attacking Iran within two to three weeks and that a deal is not necessary to end the war, saying when Iran is 'put into the Stone Ages' and unable to develop nuclear weapons, US forces will leave.
Iran

Donald Trump
Trump said securing the Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us' and placed responsibility on other nations to reopen the critical waterway that carries a fifth of global oil supplies.
Strait of Hormuz

Persian Gulf
Iran's IRGC Navy carried out its 88th wave of Operation True Promise 4, striking an Israeli container ship in the Persian Gulf with ballistic missiles, targeting a US Marines hideout in the UAE with drones, destroying a US Fifth Fleet counter-drone system near Manama airport in Bahrain, and hitting US early warning radars at Jaber al-Ahmad base in Kuwait.

Israel Katz
Israel Katz declared Israel's military would occupy a swathe of southern Lebanon even after the current war against Hezbollah has ended, the clearest such statement since the Middle East war spread to Lebanon on March 2.
Southern Lebanon

West Bank
Israel's parliament passed a law making death by hanging the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians convicted of nationalistic killings, with Netanyahu voting for it in person.

West Bank, Palestine
Israel's parliament passed a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted by military courts of deadly attacks classified as terrorism in the West Bank.

Southern Lebanon
Israeli defense chief outlined plans to expand military control in southern Lebanon as part of a long-term security strategy beyond the ceasefire.

Strait of Hormuz
Iran threatened to target US tech companies operating in the Middle East after US Defense Secretary Hegseth warned of decisive military action in the coming days.

Darfur, Sudan
MSF documented 3,396 cases of sexual violence in Darfur between January 2024 and November 2025, declaring rape has become part of everyday life and a weapon of war used systematically by RSF.

Trump hinted at ending military action in Iran, stating the US will leave in 2-3 weeks, signaling a potential timeline for de-escalation.
Iran

Qatar / Kuwait
Iran struck a tanker off the coast of Qatar and targeted Kuwait International Airport with drones, expanding its retaliatory strikes against Gulf infrastructure.

Trump declared the US could end military operations in Iran within two to three weeks, stating a deal with Tehran is not a prerequisite for withdrawal.
Iran

Trump claimed Iran's nuclear threat has been eliminated and regime change was not a goal of the US military operation, saying 'that goal has been attained.'

Daryl Caudle
Admiral Caudle stated the Iran conflict is eroding US military readiness globally and diminishing the ability to deter China, calling it 'a mathematical certainty.'
Indo-Pacific Region

Effie Defrin
IDF claimed more than 4,000 targets struck with over 10,000 terror components hit in Iran, including 800+ strike sorties, 16,000 munitions dropped, and the elimination of Ayatollah Khamenei.

Persian Gulf
Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE jointly condemned Iran's 'blatant criminal' attacks on their energy infrastructure and declared their right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter.

Trump told European allies who 'can't get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz' to 'buy from the US' and 'go to the Strait and just TAKE IT,' declaring the US won't help countries that didn't support the Iran operation.

Yemen / Red Sea
The Houthis claimed their third missile attack against Israel after entering the war on March 28, launching missiles for the first time since the US-Iran conflict began.

Persian Gulf
Iran blitzed Kuwait, Bahrain, and UAE in a major Gulf attack targeting energy infrastructure as Trump said the US will leave the war 'very soon.'

Trump said the US could wind down its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks, whether or not Tehran agrees to a deal, stating 'we will be leaving very soon.'

Pete Hegseth
Hegseth declared the coming days 'will be decisive' in the Iran war and warned Tehran the conflict would intensify if it did not make a deal, saying Iran has 'almost nothing they can militarily do about it.'

Masud Pezeshkian
Pezeshkian told the European Council President that Iran possesses 'the necessary will' to end the conflict, provided conditions are met including guarantees to prevent repetition of aggression.
Tehran, Iran

Trump claimed 'when we leave the strait will automatically open' and indicated the Strait of Hormuz is not an active policy concern, effectively accepting Iran's de facto control over the waterway.

Trump warned he would broaden the US offensive to attack Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub and possibly desalination plants if a ceasefire is not reached 'shortly' and the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
Kharg Island, Iran

Wall Street Journal (citing US administration sources)
Trump would end the military operation against Iran even if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz; US strategy aims to degrade Iran's naval and missile capabilities rather than sustain prolonged strikes.

Tel Aviv, Israel
Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Tel Aviv and central Israel; missile debris fell across the city causing vehicle fires and 6 light injuries, with sirens across central Israel and West Bank settlements.

Pete Hegseth
The Iran war will be decisive in coming days; the US wants a deal and negotiations are ongoing, but if Iran does not accept terms, America is ready to continue the war with increased intensity.

Pete Hegseth
The coming days will be decisive for Iran; Iran's military has been destroyed, their military leadership is demoralized, and if Iran does not accept a deal, the US will escalate with stronger attacks.

Trump says the war with Iran could end within two to three weeks without needing a deal, and the US will leave once Iran is 'sent back to the stone age' and unable to build nuclear weapons for years.
Tehran, Iran

Abbas Araghchi
Iran rejects a ceasefire and demands a complete cessation of war not just in Iran but across the entire region; messages are being exchanged through regional intermediaries and directly from Witkoff but this is not negotiation.

Tehran, Iran
The IRGC threatens American companies operating in the region, while a senior IRGC commander in Tehran announces plans to recruit 'volunteers' aged 12 and above for security duties.

Brad Cooper
CENTCOM commander says in week five of Operation Epic Fury, Iran's ability to project power beyond its borders has been undeniably degraded -- its navy is immobilized, aircraft grounded, and air defense systems largely destroyed.

Israel
The Israeli Knesset passes a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, prompting Iraq's foreign ministry to condemn it as a gross violation of international law and the Geneva Conventions.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia issues emergency alert ordering all Americans to shelter in place immediately, warning that hotels, companies, and educational institutions hosting Americans may be targeted.

US and Western intelligence agencies assess that Iran's core problem is a collapse of its command-and-control communications; with dozens of senior officials killed, remaining leaders refuse phone or in-person contact, paralyzing decision-making and negotiations.

Fox News reports US special operations forces including Army Rangers and Navy SEALs have deployed to the region joining 3,500 Marines; the 82nd Airborne is also on standby, with missions possibly including securing Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles or reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Claims Iran's 'new regime' president asked the US for a ceasefire in the ongoing war.
Washington, D.C., United States

Considering pulling the US out of NATO over allies' refusal to support the Iran war.
Brussels, Belgium

Over 12,300 targets have been struck in Iran as the US military operation continues.

Central Israel
Iran fires its largest missile salvo toward Israel since the start of the war, hitting central Israel.

West Bank, Palestine
Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, the first country to vote for capital punishment in the 21st century.

Pentagon
Navy leader expressed concern that the Iran conflict is diminishing US ability to deter threats elsewhere, particularly in the Pacific against China

US military confirmed it is striking underground targets in Iran, expanding the campaign to hardened facilities despite withdrawal talk

Trump declared Iran's nuclear threat has been eliminated and the war's goals achieved, setting the stage for withdrawal without a deal
Washington DC

Mumbai
India resumed importing Iranian oil for the first time since 2019, receiving the first cargo amid the Hormuz crisis — defying US sanctions during wartime

Bab el-Mandeb
Houthis threatened to create a second shipping chokepoint alongside Hormuz, potentially closing Bab el-Mandeb and creating dual-chokepoint crisis

Southern Lebanon
Outlined long-term plans to expand Israeli military control in southern Lebanon, moving beyond the stated objective of degrading Hezbollah

Darfur
Doctors Without Borders documented RSF using sexual violence as a deliberate weapon of war in Darfur, with systematic patterns of assault against women and girls

Jerusalem
Israel's parliament passed a death penalty law specifically targeting convicted Palestinian prisoners, drawing global condemnation and protests across the West Bank

Amman
Military escalation in the Middle East may cost regional economies 3.7 to 6.0 percent of GDP — a loss of $120-194 billion — exceeding all growth achieved in 2025, pushing 4 million into poverty and destroying 3.6 million jobs

Kuwait City
Iranian drone strike hit Kuwait international airport, setting fuel tanks on fire and disrupting aviation operations

Trump told European allies to 'go get your own oil' and warned they would have to fight for themselves, saying the US won't help them anymore after they refused to back the Iran campaign

Trump said the US would be leaving Iran 'very soon, maybe two weeks, maybe three' and that a deal is not necessary to end the war
Washington DC

Mao Ning
Three Chinese ships carrying oil have passed through the Strait of Hormuz with coordination from relevant parties, confirming China's privileged access through Iranian-controlled waters

Trump said securing the Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us' and countries needing oil should go control it themselves or buy from America

Ahmed al-Scharaa
Syria's transitional president assured Germany that returning Syrians would be welcome in their homeland, during a joint press conference with Chancellor Merz at the Chancellery in Berlin.
Berlin, Germany

Inácio Saure
Archbishop Saure stated that 'the cross has become a cause of persecution for those who wear it' in Cabo Delgado, where ISIS-linked rebels have intensified attacks on Catholic missions since 2021, while noting the root cause is control over the province's mineral and gas resources rather than religion.
Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

Russia
Russian espionage group UNC6353 deployed GhostBlade and GhostKnife malware families via the DarkSword iOS exploit kit, expanding the exploit's use beyond targeted spyware campaigns to broader surveillance operations.

Southeast Asia
CheckPoint researchers tracked the TrueChaos campaign exploiting a TrueConf zero-day (CVE-2026-3502) since early 2026 to compromise government entities in Southeast Asia via malicious software update distribution.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Cambodia extradited Huione Group chairman Li Xiong to China, accused of laundering at least $4 billion for DPRK hackers and transnational cyber scam syndicates operating forced-labor compounds in Southeast Asia.

Trump told NATO allies to 'go get your own oil' and warned European nations 'the USA won't be there to help you anymore' after France denied US airspace access and Italy refused landing rights for military operations linked to the Iran war.
NATO / Europe

Mojtaba Khamenei
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei pledged continued support for Hezbollah and resistance movements against the US and Israel, reaffirming Iran's policy of 'ongoing support for the resistance against the Zionist and American adversary' in a message to Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem.
Lebanon

Mao Ning
China confirmed three of its oil ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian facilitation, and called for an immediate end to hostilities to restore peace and stability in the Gulf.

China and Pakistan proposed a five-point peace plan calling for immediate cessation of hostilities in the Iran war, positioning themselves as mediators in the West Asia crisis.

The UAE has begun a campaign to persuade the US and European and Asian allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force and is prepared to join military operations to do so.

Iran's parliamentary commission approved a plan to impose tolls on shipping transiting the Strait of Hormuz, asserting sovereignty over the strategic waterway.

Abdullah Al-Rajhi
Kuwait International Airport was struck by Iranian drone attacks targeting fuel storage tanks, triggering a large fire, in what the civil aviation authority called 'blatant attacks by drones launched by Iran and the armed factions it supports.'
Kuwait International Airport

West Bank, Palestine
The US State Department affirmed respect for Israel's sovereign right to set its own penalties for terrorism, refusing to condemn the new death penalty law for Palestinians.

The United Nations accused Israel of war crimes over the new death penalty law, stating it treats crimes differently depending on the ethnicity of the perpetrator.

Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu praised the 'enormous accomplishments' of the joint US-Israeli campaign against Iran, declaring they are 'systematically crushing' the country.

Dilling, South Kordofan, Sudan
RSF and allied Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North shelled the city of Dilling in South Kordofan, killing at least 14 people including five children, using drones and artillery.

Libya
A leaked UN report revealed the Haftar family is smuggling oil and arms in Libya, operating an illicit network that undermines the country's sovereignty.

Marco Rubio
Secretary Rubio stated 'we can see the finish line' and promised the Iran war will end soon, reinforcing signals of an impending ceasefire or withdrawal.

Asian countries are ramping up use of dirty fuels including coal to cover the energy shortfall triggered by the Iran war and disruption to Gulf oil supplies.

Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
WFP slashed food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps due to funding shortfalls and supply disruptions from the Middle East war.

The White House said it was having 'serious discussions' with Iran's new leadership and was confident a deal could be reached soon, while ignoring China and Pakistan's call for immediate cessation of hostilities.

Hegseth warned Iran to 'cut a deal' or face even greater US military intensity, disclosing a covert visit to CENTCOM forces and pledging 'more bombs and bigger bombs.'

CENTCOM announced it is carrying out precision strikes on underground military targets deep inside Iran, while denying reports of civilian casualties in Lamerd.

Dylan Johnson
State Department confirmed the kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad by assailants with ties to Kata'ib Hezbollah, with one suspect in Iraqi custody.
Baghdad, Iraq

Europe
France and Italy pushed back against some US-Israeli military operations in Iran, reflecting broader European unwillingness to support the war.

Saudi Arabia
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia ordered all American citizens to shelter in place, warning it is tracking threats against locations where Americans gather including hotels.

Iranian authorities reported US-Israeli strikes hit the Tawfiq pharmaceutical factory and that 24 medical facilities have been targeted since the start of the war.

Daesan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea
South Korea Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resource
South Korea confirmed its first import of 27,000 tonnes of Russian naphtha since the Iran war began, purchased by LG Chem under a temporary US sanctions waiver as Middle East supply lines were severed.

Sumit Ritolia
India is receiving its first Iranian crude oil cargo since 2019, with the vessel Ping Shun carrying 600,000 barrels from Kharg Island to Vadinar, Gujarat under a US 30-day sanctions waiver.
Vadinar, Gujarat, India

Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
At least 30 people were killed in a Palm Sunday attack by heavily armed gunmen in Ungwan Rukuba, Jos North, Plateau state, with 10 more killed in nearby areas targeting Christian communities.

Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Food assistance has been slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps, deepening the humanitarian crisis.

Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen
Southwest State president Laftagareen resigned effective 30 March 2026 after federal forces took full control of Baidoa, ending a standoff with Mogadishu following his disputed re-election.
Baidoa, Somalia

Flavio Macau
Iran has approached the Houthis to prepare a shipping disruption campaign in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which could create a second major global shipping chokepoint alongside the Strait of Hormuz.
Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Dan Jorgensen
EU Energy Commissioner warned that oil and gas prices will not return to normal even if the Iran war ends, with gas prices up 70% and oil up 60%, and the EU's fossil fuel import bill jumping by 14 billion euros.
Brussels, Belgium

Wang Yi
China and Pakistan unveiled a five-point peace initiative for the Gulf and Middle East calling for immediate ceasefire, peace talks, protection of civilian targets, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and upholding the UN Charter.
Beijing, China

Strait of Hormuz transit remains controlled not open, with 24 AIS-dark vessels at Bandar Abbas including tankers exporting oil, bulk carriers importing grain, and container ships handling China-Iran trade under fully dark conditions.

Abbas Araghchi
Iran's Foreign Minister stated there are no negotiations with the United States and that Iran has 'not been offered anything in response' to a US peace proposal, contradicting White House claims of progress.

Trump stated the US-Iran war could end in 'two to three weeks' while the UAE is reportedly preparing to help the US open the Strait of Hormuz.

Mao Ning
China and Pakistan agreed to 'jointly advocate for peace and justice, and make new efforts to promote reconciliation and prevent conflict' regarding the Iran-US war after Wang Yi-Ishaq Dar talks in Beijing.

Trump told allies to 'go get your own oil' and criticized France and Britain for not helping in the war, saying they should find 'some delayed courage' to take the Strait of Hormuz, as US gas prices surpassed $4/gallon.

Persian Gulf Region
The IRGC announced it will target 18 major US companies operating in the region — including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla, and Boeing — in retaliation for US attacks on Iran from Wednesday.

Caspian Sea Region
Japan executed its largest emergency oil reserve drawdown since 1978 — 80 million barrels — after the Hormuz blockade cut off 95.1% of Japan's Middle East crude imports, while INPEX redirected Caspian oil production homeward.

Gaza Strip
Total death toll in Gaza from Israeli attacks since October 2023 has reached 72,285 with 172,028 wounded; 709 killed since the October 2025 ceasefire.

Abbas Arakchi
Iran respects Turkey's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, following the interception of 4 Iranian missiles that entered Turkish airspace before being neutralized.
Turkey

Abbas Arakchi
It is time for American forces to be expelled; Iran's FM sent a direct message to Saudi Arabia calling for removal of US military presence from the region.
Saudi Arabia

Israel plans to occupy a swathe of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, establishing permanent military control and defensive positions in the border zone.

Washington DC, United States
President Trump will deliver a major address to the nation today regarding the Iran situation.

18 Indian ships are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to Modi's failed diplomacy; Iranian officials stated only brotherly nations' vessels may transit Hormuz with prior coordination.

Head of Iranian Parliamentary National Security Commission
The Strait of Hormuz will reopen, but not for you — indicating selective access to the strait based on diplomatic relations with Iran.

Tel Aviv, Israel
Iran launched missile strikes on central Israel hitting Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak, injuring at least 14 people, while also claiming to have shot down a $30 million US drone.

Trump criticizes UK for refusing to join Iran regime change operation and France for blocking military cargo flights to Israel through its airspace, calling NATO allies 'disgraceful'.
United Kingdom

Marco Rubio
Rubio declares that on day 33 of the joint US-Israel operation against Iran, the war has reached 'the finish line' and Washington is exchanging messages with Tehran, though without specifying a timeline.

Abbas Araghchi
Araghchi in phone call with Turkish FM Fidan denies claims of Iranian missiles being fired toward Turkey as completely baseless, and calls on all states to condemn US attacks on civilian infrastructure including schools, universities, and energy facilities.
Turkey

Masoud Pezeshkian
Pezeshkian states Iran has the 'necessary will' to end the war, provided its enemies guarantee the conflict will not reignite.

Israel
An unnamed senior Israeli minister says the decision to join the US war against Iran was a 'cold, calculated gamble' because Iran was moving its entire nuclear and missile industry underground; the biggest achievement was destroying the ballistic missile production cycle.

Two large Chinese COSCO container ships successfully transit the Strait of Hormuz and exit the Persian Gulf, tracked by MarineTraffic, demonstrating China's willingness to challenge the de facto naval blockade.

Two Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon in an explosion, marking the second deadly incident in less than 24 hours for UN forces in the area.

Mohamed bin Zayed / Tamim bin Hamad
UAE President and Qatar Emir hold emergency summit in Abu Dhabi to discuss Iran's continued attacks on their countries, the dangerous impact of the war on international maritime security, and joint defense of sovereignty.
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dubai, UAE
At least 5 major explosions rock Dubai causing residents to flee to underground shelters; Euronews reporters on the ground note these blasts differ from previous Iranian attacks on the city.

United Arab Emirates
Dozens of money exchangers linked to Iran's IRGC arrested in the UAE; their companies shut down and offices sealed as Emirati authorities also issue deportation orders to additional suspects.

Trump publishes video of chain explosions in Isfahan from US 900-kg bunker-buster bombs hitting an ammunition depot; US officials confirm to WSJ the target was a major military ammunition storage facility.
Isfahan, Iran

Javad Zarif
Former Iranian FM / Pharmaceutical Institute
Iran announces US and Israeli strikes destroyed one of the country's largest cancer drug, anesthesia, and specialty pharmaceutical production centers, as confirmed by Javad Zarif's affiliated research institute.

Rutba, Anbar Province, Iraq
Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces report a US-Israeli strike on PMF Brigade 17 in Rutba, Anbar province, killing 2 and wounding 4, following earlier strikes on PMF positions in Ninewa, Jurf al-Nasr in Babil, and Karma in Anbar.

United States
Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 66% of Americans want the US to end the Iran war as quickly as possible even if objectives are not met; even among Trump-supporting Republicans, 40% favor a swift end.

Masoud Pezeshkian
Iran harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans and asks which interests are being served by the ongoing war.

Iranian officials laugh at and deny Trump's claim that Iran requested a ceasefire, calling US conditions illogical and unworkable.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Israeli government bears primary responsibility for the 'unlawful war' on Iran.
Ankara, Turkey

Iran says US-Israeli attacks on the country amount to genocide.

Keir Starmer
UK will host a 35-nation virtual meeting to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz crippled by the Middle East war.

UK jets shot down multiple Iranian drones overnight in ongoing military engagement.

Washington, D.C., United States
Heads of IEA, IMF and World Bank announce coordinated response to the Middle East war's impact on global energy and economy.

Discussed Iran ceasefire talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Warsaw, Poland
Poland rejects US request to send Patriot missile batteries to the Middle East for the Iran campaign.

Israel
Israeli army warns of imminent crisis over troop shortage as multi-front war continues.

Lebanon
Israeli attacks killed 50 more people in Lebanon in the past 24 hours.

Iran's security council approves passage of 6 Bangladeshi fuel ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Islamabad, Pakistan
Pakistan and China put forward a five-point plan to ease Middle East tensions and end the Iran war.

Baghdad International Airport, Iraq
Drone explodes inside US Diplomatic Support Centre at Baghdad airport, escalating attacks on US presence.

Baghdad, Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be Iran-backed militia in Baghdad.

Israel using 'non-designed' improvised air defence systems to intercept Iranian missiles, indicating strain on conventional systems.

Darfur, Sudan
Sudan's RSF and allied militias using sexual violence as a 'weapon of war' in Darfur to control civilians.

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed by Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, memorial held.

Isfahan, Iran
Massive column of smoke and burning embers seen over Isfahan, Iran following a US-Israeli strike.

Iran rejects US negotiation conditions, calling resumption of talks 'illogical and unworkable'.

United Kingdom
Survey finds 1 in 3 British Muslims are considering leaving the UK due to rising Islamophobia and hostile climate.

Benghazi
Leaked UN report reveals the Haftar family is smuggling oil and arms across Libya, profiting from the country's fragmentation while maintaining international legitimacy

Gaza
Hundreds attended the funeral of journalists killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, with press freedom organizations documenting systematic targeting of media workers

Trump again hinted at ending military action in Iran within 2-3 weeks, repeating the withdrawal timeline while the Pentagon continues force buildup
Washington DC

Singapore
Asian nations ramping up use of dirty fossil fuels — coal and heavy fuel oil — to cover energy shortfall triggered by the Iran war and Hormuz closure

Cox's Bazar
World Food Programme slashed food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps amid funding diverted to Iran war response

Hegseth warned Iran to 'cut a deal' or face even greater US military force, contradicting Trump's 2-3 week withdrawal timeline

Baghdad
Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia reportedly kidnapped American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad, the State Department confirmed she had been warned of threats

Iraq
Armed group claimed strikes on US military bases in Iraq, opening a new front in the Iran war through proxy attacks on American installations

Dubai
The Iran war has turned the Middle East dream into a nightmare for Asian migrant workers, with millions trapped in conflict zones, unable to leave or receive wages

Philippe Lazzarini
UNRWA chief called for an independent probe into the deaths of 390 aid workers killed in Gaza, the highest toll of humanitarian workers in any modern conflict
Gaza

The US refused to condemn Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners, declining to characterize it as a human rights violation

Sydney
Major Jewish groups criticized Israel's death penalty law as counterproductive, fracturing the internal consensus that has protected Israel from diaspora dissent

South Kordofan
RSF paramilitary forces killed at least 14 civilians including children in a shelling attack on South Kordofan, with 23 more injured

Israel signaled plans to occupy southern Lebanon after the ground invasion, indicating long-term territorial ambitions beyond the stated goal of degrading Hezbollah

Beijing
China and Pakistan jointly proposed a five-point peace plan for the Iran war calling for immediate ceasefire and establishing a non-Western diplomatic framework

Mojtaba Khamenei
Pledged continued support for Hezbollah and resistance movements against the US and Israel, reaffirming that Islamic Republic policy remains rooted in ongoing support for the resistance
Tehran

Marco Rubio
Said the US does not rely much on the Strait of Hormuz and if Iran sets up a toll or controls it illegally, it would be the president's decision whether to help other nations

Doha
A tanker was hit by a projectile north of Doha, Qatar, marking continued targeting of commercial shipping in Gulf waters

France
France denied US aircraft permission to use French airspace for transporting military supplies linked to the Iran war

No negotiations are ongoing with Washington despite direct and indirect exchanges of messages after five weeks of US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Tehran

Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari
Arab states agreed to work collectively on ensuring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Doha

Iran is demanding international recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz while controlling oil shipment movement through the waterway

Tehran
Israel struck Iran's capital Tehran as Trump prepared to address the nation on the war

Benjamin Idriz
Imam Idriz publicly criticized Chancellor Merz for failing to distinguish between religious norms, cultural practices, and individual failings in his remarks about the image of women in Islam, and invited him to visit a mosque in Upper Bavaria.
Penzberg, Bavaria, Germany

Germany
The Amadeu Antonio Foundation's analysis documented systematic pressure campaigns by far-right actors against civil society organizations, including physical attacks on youth centers, street-level threats, and parliamentary defamation of democratic initiatives.

Aminata Touré
High Representative of the President of Senegal
Touré publicly justified Senegal's refusal to support former President Macky Sall's candidacy for UN Secretary-General, stating that 'Senegalese diplomacy cannot trail behind Burundian diplomacy' and revealing that 20 African Union member states including Algeria formally rejected the bid.
Dakar, Senegal

Geert Wilders
While the PVV appears exhausted in Dutch domestic politics, its six MEPs are riding the wave of right-wing radicalization in the European Parliament where the Patriots for Europe faction increasingly sets the agenda on migration and asylum detention policy.
European Parliament, Brussels/Strasbourg

Jennifer Kleen
Public Information Officer, City of Minot
A ransomware attack hit the Minot, North Dakota water treatment plant on March 14, amid ongoing concerns that Iran's IRGC-linked hacking groups continue targeting US water utilities after their 2023-2024 campaign.
Minot, North Dakota, USA

Russia
Russian threat groups Storm-237, UTA032, UTA0355 and others are actively using the new EvilTokens phishing-as-a-service kit for Microsoft device code phishing to compromise business email accounts across finance, HR and logistics sectors.

Global (network infrastructure)
Critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability CVE-2026-3055 (CVSS 9.3) is under active exploitation after reconnaissance probing of SAML authentication endpoints, with attackers fingerprinting authentication methods on exposed appliances.

Global (e-commerce infrastructure)
A novel WebRTC-based payment skimmer exploiting the PolyShell vulnerability in Magento/Adobe Commerce is actively compromising 56.7% of vulnerable e-commerce stores, bypassing Content Security Policy to exfiltrate payment data over encrypted UDP channels.

Solana blockchain (Drift Protocol)
Decentralized finance platform Drift Protocol on Solana lost an estimated $130-285 million in a cyberattack, potentially the largest crypto theft of 2026 following last year's $1.5 billion Bybit heist in Dubai.

Global (Google Play ecosystem)
NoVoice Android malware infected 2.3 million devices via 50+ Google Play apps, using steganography and root exploits while deliberately avoiding detection in Chinese regions including Beijing and Shenzhen.

Keir Starmer
Starmer voices concern after 'serious incident' at a Manchester mosque involving an axe-wielding attacker.
Manchester, United Kingdom

Leeds, United Kingdom
Neo-Nazi trio found guilty of planning a terror attack on a Leeds mosque.

Belfast, Northern Ireland
Man accused of throwing a pipe bomb into Belfast Islamic Centre appears in court.

United Kingdom
Lorry driver who hoarded weapons for a 'race war' to shoot Muslims has been jailed.

London, United Kingdom
Pro-Palestine protest organisers convicted in 'extraordinary and shocking' ruling, drawing outrage from civil liberties groups.

Meghalaya, India
Muslim families flee India's Meghalaya state after deadly election-linked violence targeting the community.

New York, United States
Jewish extremist arrested over alleged plot to firebomb Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani's home in New York.

Jerusalem
Israel bars Jerusalem's Greek Orthodox Patriarch from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, expanding control over Christian and Muslim holy sites.

Poseck
CDU minister floats mass deportation of Syrians by ship, after Merz's statement that 80% should return.
Berlin, Germany

Washington, D.C., United States
Profile of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a 'crusader' on mission for God and Trump, framing Iran war in religious terms.

Turkey-Iran Border
Turkish intelligence-backed Islamist NGO with past arms shipment accusations is preparing an aid convoy to Iran.

Southeastern Turkey
Turkey unveils water strategy tightening control over rivers feeding the Middle East, affecting downstream countries.

Volodymyr Zelensky
US is making security guarantees for Ukraine conditional on ceding the Donbas region.
Kyiv, Ukraine

Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu vowed the Iranian regime will 'sooner or later' fall and claimed Israel is creating new regional alliances against Iran, describing the current war as a continuation of Operation Rising Lion.

Stephane Dujarric
The UN reported intensified exchanges of fire along the Blue Line between Hezbollah and Israel with deeper Israeli troop deployments, over 1.1 million displaced within Lebanon, and destruction of bridges over the Litani River cutting off southern Lebanon.

UAE
UAE stock markets have shed $120 billion in value since the US-Israel war on Iran began, with tourism sector data revealing deeper economic damage to the Gulf state.

North of Doha, Qatar
A tanker was struck by a projectile north of Doha, Qatar, in the latest attack on commercial shipping in Gulf waters amid the Iran war.

The White House announced Trump will deliver a prime-time address to the nation on the Iran war on Wednesday, signalling a potential turning point in the conflict.

Iran's Foreign Minister told Al Jazeera that no negotiations are underway with Washington despite indirect exchanges of messages, contradicting Trump's claims that Iran was 'begging' for a deal.

Rich McCormick
Republican congressman called for US boots on the ground in Iran, claiming the Vietnam War was won by the US as justification for ground invasion.

South Kordofan, Sudan
UNICEF confirmed five children were killed and three more seriously injured over the weekend in fighting in Sudan's South Kordofan state.

Blue Nile State, Sudan
The Sudanese army claimed military gains against the RSF in South Kordofan while displacement surges in Blue Nile state as RSF shifts its ambitions southward.

Baghdad, Iraq
US journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad by Iran-backed groups amid threats against American nationals in Iraq during the US-Iran conflict.

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
Border clashes and air strikes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have intensified, with tensions pushing both countries toward a dangerous confrontation in 2026.

Khalilur Rahman
Bangladesh sought US support to tackle its growing fuel crisis, meeting with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright amid global supply chain disruptions caused by the Middle East war.
Bangladesh

Bangladesh is identified as highly exposed to a Strait of Hormuz squeeze, with its oil imports critically dependent on Gulf shipping routes now threatened by the Iran conflict.

Middle East
The UN reported that the Middle East war is driving major aid disruptions globally, with WFP food deliveries delayed by shipping route closures and rising costs.

Erbil, Iraq
Iraqi armed group Saraya Awliya al-Dam claimed responsibility for five strikes on US military bases in the past 24 hours, while 10 drones were intercepted over Erbil in one hour.

US State Department / Secretary of State
State Department ordered all Americans to leave Iraq and placed it at Level 4 travel advisory, warning Kittleson had been previously warned of threats against her.
Iraq

Miguel Diaz-Canel
Russia-flagged tanker Anatoly Kolodkin delivered 730,000 barrels of oil to Cuba, the first oil tanker in three months, after the US allowed passage despite its energy blockade for humanitarian reasons.
Bay of Matanzas, Cuba

Bola Tinubu
Tinubu requested Senate approval for $6 billion in foreign loans from the UAE ($5bn via First Abu Dhabi Bank) and UK ($1bn for Lagos port rehabilitation), which was approved in under four hours.
Nigeria

Bola Tinubu
Tinubu requested a N9.09 trillion increase to the 2026 budget, planning to finance it through crude oil gains from the US-Iran conflict and new loans.
Nigeria

Mark Carney
Carney declined to call China's treatment of the Uyghur minority a 'genocide' despite a unanimous 2021 House of Commons resolution, saying only there are 'serious issues.'
Xinjiang, China

Turpan, Xinjiang, China
China began construction of the world's largest coal-to-ethylene glycol project in Xinjiang's Turpan prefecture, producing 2.4 million tonnes per year, as Middle East chemical supply chains are disrupted.

Farah Maalim
Kenyan MP Farah Maalim accused Ethiopia of systematically destabilizing Somalia for over 30 years through an 'unholy alliance' of Al-Shabaab, Western intelligence, UAE, and sellout Somalis.
Somalia

D.J.A.S. De S. Rajakaruna
Sri Lanka's state fuel retailer is purchasing US WTI crude for the first time in 57 years for its Iran-built refinery after US secondary sanctions cut access to Middle Eastern feedstock.
Sapugaskanda, Sri Lanka

Mohammad Ishaq Dar
Pakistani Deputy PM and Foreign Minister
Pakistan's Dar traveled from hosting quadrilateral foreign ministers' meeting in Islamabad directly to Beijing to coordinate with China on Middle East de-escalation, demonstrating Pakistan's shuttle diplomacy role.
Islamabad, Pakistan

Washington, DC
The White House said it is having 'serious discussions' with Iran's new leadership and is confident a deal will be reached soon, while ignoring the China-Pakistan joint ceasefire call.

Ishaq Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan
Dar stated 'Pakistan is very happy that both Iran and the US have expressed their confidence in Pakistan to facilitate their talks,' positioning Pakistan as a credible intermediary in the conflict.
Islamabad, Pakistan

Md. Murshed Hossain Azad
General Manager (Commercial), Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation
Bangladesh received 15,000 tons of emergency diesel from India, with an additional 40,000 tons proposed for April, while 87,700 litres of illegally hoarded fuel were recovered in a nationwide crackdown across 64 districts.
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Claver Gatete
Executive Secretary, UN Economic Commission for Africa
Gatete warned that the Middle East war represents 'one of the most significant external shocks facing the continent,' noting 28% of Africa's fuel comes from the Middle East and price rises affect all sectors from transport to industry.
Tangier, Morocco

Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
Disinformation Response Center, Presidency Communications Directorate
Claims that US B-1B Lancer bombers are operating from Incirlik Air Base are disinformation; shared footage is from past routine training exercises with no link to current regional developments.

Bursa, Turkey
CHP Mayor Mustafa Bozbey of Bursa detained along with his wife and 57 others in a corruption and bribery investigation by organized crime units.

Shelly Kittleson
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped by armed gunmen near the Palestine Hotel on Sadoun Street in Baghdad in broad daylight; Iraqi security forces launched a rescue operation.

Mushahid Hussain Sayed
Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar's Beijing visit after consultations with Saudi, Turkish, and Egyptian counterparts reflects Pakistan's active mediation role; China could serve as guarantor for Iran ceasefire.
Beijing, China

IMF demands Pakistan impose 18% GST on petroleum products and solar systems, and increase tax collection target by 1,600 billion rupees for the next fiscal year.

Iran claims to have shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone worth $30 million over Isfahan, the 146th drone downed since the start of the war.

Mashhad, Iran
Iran declared the US airstrike on Mashhad airport a war crime, stating the targeted aircraft was on a humanitarian mission carrying medicines and medical equipment.

White House spokesperson says Arab countries should pay for the cost of America and Israel's war against Iran, noting Trump is very interested in having regional allies share the financial burden.

Iran's judiciary executes two members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK) organization, Babak Alipour and Pouya Ghobadi, accused of attacking sensitive and public centers with launcher weapons.

Sergei Lavrov
Lavrov says using diplomatic contacts to cover preparations for military aggression is dishonest, and that some countries have crossed boundaries by claiming rights over others' territories, citing both Iran and the Minsk agreements.
Moscow, Russia

Sergei Lavrov
Lavrov speaks by phone with Oman's FM Badr al-Busaidi about ways to end the conflict stemming from US-Israeli aggression against Iran, emphasizing Russia's readiness to facilitate compromise solutions for the Middle East.
Muscat, Oman

Vladimir Putin
Putin discusses Middle East situation with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed by phone, with both leaders emphasizing the importance of an immediate cessation of hostilities and strengthening diplomatic efforts for a peaceful resolution.
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mujahid Mardhi al-Dulaimi
Governor of al-Walid district in Anbar announces reopening of the Iraq-Syria al-Walid border crossing for crude oil tankers, with over 150 tankers waiting and an expected daily throughput of 500 tankers.
Al-Walid border crossing, Iraq-Syria

As Sayliyah, Qatar
US State Department / Afghan Refugee Camp
The US announces closure of the As Sayliyah Afghan refugee camp in Qatar by end of March, telling over 1,000 refugees including families who aided US forces to either resettle in third countries or voluntarily return to Afghanistan.

Iraq's Interior Ministry announces arrest of a suspect in the kidnapping of an American journalist in central Baghdad, pledging to prevent any attempts to destabilize security or target foreign guests.

JD Vance
Spoke to intermediaries about the Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, indicating backchannel diplomacy efforts.

Iran readies one million fighters amid threats of a US ground invasion.

Yvette Cooper
Will host diplomatic discussions to assess all viable diplomatic and political measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

UK prepares for possible naval deployment to the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating violence.

China will have to engage more directly on restoring oil traffic in the Strait of Hormuz as its current naval presence is insufficient.

Benjamin Netanyahu
Claims regional alliance with Arab states is reaching a 'practical stage' amid the Iran war.
Jerusalem, Israel

Warsaw, Poland
US should have shown 'respect' by consulting allies before launching Iran strikes, slamming lack of coordination.

Moscow, Russia
Russia confirms its intelligence services maintain contact with US counterparts amid Middle East tensions.

Ankara, Turkey
Turkish intelligence chief meets Hamas negotiation head, signaling active Turkish mediation in Palestinian affairs.

Lebanon officially rejects Israeli plans for a 'security zone' in southern Lebanon.

Quneitra, Syria
Israeli forces targeted a Syrian TV crew and journalists in the Quneitra countryside.

US offers up to $3 million reward for information on attacks targeting diplomatic facilities in Iraq.

Ahmad al-Sharaa
Syria's leader doubles down on Western ties during UK visit amid Iran war and refugee pressures.
London, United Kingdom

Al-Bukamal, Syria
Syria reopens the Al-Qaim/Al-Bukamal border crossing with Iraq after 11 years, aiding Iraqi oil exports amid the war.

Blue Nile State, Sudan
UN confirms 4,000 people have fled Sudan's Blue Nile State to Ethiopia due to escalating conflict.

West Kordofan, Sudan
Continuing drone strikes are disrupting vital supply routes in Sudan's Kordofan region, with 7 killed in a funeral strike.

Nyala, South Darfur, Sudan
Sudanese Air Force drone strike kills Osama Hassan, a senior Taqaddum Alliance leader, in Nyala, South Darfur.

Sudan
UN raises alarm at severe constraints on humanitarian access across Sudan amid ongoing attacks on aid workers.

Iran says its universities are being deliberately targeted by US-Israeli strikes, framing attacks as assault on education.

Beirut, Lebanon
Over 200,000 people have fled Lebanon due to Israeli military operations, creating a new refugee crisis.

Iran threatens massive retaliation against the US if a ground invasion is launched.

Kenya
Kenya's tea industry suffering severe crisis caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupting shipping routes.

England and Wales, United Kingdom
Religious hate crimes rose 9% across England and Wales, with anti-Muslim hate continuing as an ongoing social crisis.

Baghdad
US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad after receiving threats from Iran-backed groups, escalating the targeting of Western media in Iraq

El Gezira
Patients in Sudan forced to travel 500km as El Gezira's health system collapses entirely, leaving millions without access to basic medical care

Dhaka
Bangladesh identified as highly exposed to the Hormuz squeeze with energy imports and garment export shipping routes threatened by the strait closure

Geneva
UN warns the Middle East war is driving major disruptions to humanitarian aid delivery across multiple countries, with supply chains blocked by Hormuz closure

Rubio promised the Iran war will end soon, saying 'we can see the finish line' — while underground strikes on Iran continue

US claims to be having 'serious discussions' with Iran while ignoring the China-Pakistan call for immediate ceasefire

Brussels
Europe showing unwillingness to help with the Iran war and pushing back on US-Israeli military operations, deepening the transatlantic rift

Mark Carney
Canadian PM avoided calling China's treatment of Uyghurs a genocide, softening the language used by his predecessor despite documented evidence
Ottawa

Nigeria
Palm Sunday massacre left dozens dead in Nigeria as violence targeted Christian communities, highlighting the intersection of religious violence and state fragility

Sydney
Israel accused of war crimes by international legal experts over the death penalty law targeting Palestinians in occupied territory

Hailed 'enormous accomplishments' of the joint Israeli-American campaign, claiming Iran is being 'systematically crushed'
Jerusalem

Blue Nile State
RSF shifting strategic ambitions to southern Sudan after territorial gains in Blue Nile state, indicating a war aim beyond Khartoum

Red Sea
Houthis described as 'winning' the asymmetric naval war in the Red Sea, with Western analysts acknowledging their missile and drone capabilities exceed initial assessments

Kordofan
Drone warfare is intensifying across Sudan's Kordofan region, with civilian areas being targeted from the air in a conflict that now spans multiple fronts

West Bank
Protests erupted across the West Bank after Israel approved the death penalty law for Palestinians, with demonstrations in multiple cities

Iranians are openly debating whether the war is worth it, with growing public questioning of the conflict's costs despite regime messaging about resistance

Said oil prices will crash as soon as the US leaves Iran, framing withdrawal itself as the solution to the energy crisis rather than reopening Hormuz

Dubai
UAE stock markets have shed $120 billion in value since the US-Israel war on Iran began, with tourism sector data showing accelerating decline

Karoline Leavitt
Trump will deliver a prime-time address to the nation Wednesday evening to provide a significant update on the Iran war

Sicily
Italy refused landing rights for US military operations at a key Sicilian air base used for Iran campaign logistics

Netanyahu vowed the Iranian regime will 'sooner or later' fall as he tallied gains from the ongoing war including dismantling of Hezbollah's military infrastructure

Spain
Spain closed its airspace to US planes involved in Iran strikes, defending the move as consistent with international law

Trump criticized France for not allowing military supply flights to Israel over its airspace, warning 'the United States will not forget this'

We do not accept a ceasefire but seek a complete cessation of war not only in Iran but across the entire region; messages are exchanged through the Supreme National Security Council, not direct negotiations

Released video showing strikes on Iranian air defense systems positioned on rooftops of Tehran high-rises

Middle East
US special operations forces including Army Rangers and Navy commandos have entered the region, joining 3,500 Marines; the 82nd Airborne is also ready, with potential ground mission in Iran

Iran announced the US bombed its largest cancer drug production center

Arab countries should pay for the cost of the war against Iran

Chinese ships successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz despite the Iranian blockade

Two UN peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon amid ongoing hostilities

We will bomb Iran back to the stone age and leave; no deal needed, we will exit in two to three weeks once Iran cannot build nuclear weapons

The war with Iran is approaching the finish line

Tel Aviv, Israel
Iran and Hezbollah launched simultaneous missile attacks on northern and central occupied Palestinian territories, with air raid sirens sounding in Tel Aviv

Mohamed bin Zayed
UAE president and Qatar emir met in Abu Dhabi to discuss the dangerous impact of the regional war on international maritime security and the global economy, and Iran's continued attacks on Gulf states
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Countries should either buy jet fuel from the US or go take the Strait of Hormuz themselves; Britain refused to join the Iran operation, so show some belated courage

Denied claims that missiles were fired from Iran toward Turkey, calling the reports completely baseless; Turkey's FM Fidan referenced quadrilateral talks with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt supporting peace

Rutba, Anbar, Iraq
US and Israeli forces struck PMF Brigade 17 headquarters in Rutba, Anbar province, killing 2 and wounding 4; earlier strikes also hit Jurf al-Nasr in Babil and Karma in Anbar

Iraq condemned the Israeli Knesset's approval of a law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners

United States
US gasoline prices surpassed $4 per gallon for the first time since August 2022; Brent crude maintaining upward trend above $113 per barrel due to Iran conflict

Southeast Asia
A Chinese-nexus threat actor exploited a TrueConf zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-3502) to deploy the Havoc C2 framework against government entities in Southeast Asia in a campaign dubbed TrueChaos.

United States
The popular Axios npm package suffered a supply chain attack via compromised maintainer credentials, with malicious versions injecting a trojan targeting Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.

Kash Patel
The FBI confirmed that Iran-linked hacker group Handala gained access to FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, though the agency said no government information was compromised.

Iran's MOIS-linked Handala Hack Team breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email and leaked documents, while the FBI confirmed steps were taken to mitigate potential risks.

Iran-linked Handala Hack Team has consistently targeted IT and service providers using compromised VPN accounts, with hundreds of brute-force attempts identified against organizational VPN infrastructure.

Iran-linked Handala Hack Team claimed responsibility for a destructive wiper attack against defense contractor Stryker, alongside the breach of FBI Director Patel's personal email.

Cisco suffered a cyberattack via the Trivy supply chain compromise, with attackers stealing source code from development environments including AI-powered products, and cloning over 300 GitHub repositories.

Multiple AWS keys were stolen from Cisco during the Trivy-linked breach and used for unauthorized activities across Cisco AWS accounts, with continued fallout expected from LiteLLM and Checkmarx compromises.

Eelco Heinen
The Dutch Ministry of Finance shut down systems including the treasury banking portal after a March 19 cyberattack, affecting approximately 1,600 public institutions unable to access their treasury accounts online.
Netherlands

TeamPCP conducted a systematic supply chain attack compromising Trivy, KICS, LiteLLM, and Telnyx SDK, exfiltrating over 300 GB of data and 500,000 credentials including cloud tokens and Kubernetes secrets.

Global
TeamPCP is believed to have exfiltrated data from 500,000 infected machines, introducing a self-propagating worm called CanisterWorm that weaponizes security infrastructure requiring elevated privileges.

John Hultquist
Google attributed the axios npm supply chain attack to North Korean threat actor UNC1069, noting the group has deep experience with supply chain attacks historically used to steal cryptocurrency.
North Korea

North Korea
SentinelOne found the same North Korean group UNC1069 using macOS-based malware in attacks dating back to 2023, with backdoors resembling WAVESHAPER malware used in fake Zoom campaigns.

The malicious axios package deploys a multi-stage remote access trojan capable of executing arbitrary commands and exfiltrating system data, with the attacker's permissions exceeding those of legitimate maintainers.

Ukraine
CERT-UA (Ukraine Computer Emergency Response Team)
Pro-Russian hacker group UAC-0255 impersonated CERT-UA in phishing emails warning of Russian cyberattacks to distribute AgeWheeze remote administration malware targeting Ukrainian government and businesses.

Attackers backdoored the widely used open-source Trivy vulnerability scanner, injecting credential-stealing malware into official releases and GitHub Actions used by thousands of CI/CD workflows.

TeamPCP compromised LiteLLM Python package versions 1.82.7-1.82.8 via the Trivy CI/CD compromise, injecting a credential harvester, Kubernetes lateral movement toolkit, and persistent backdoor.

TeamPCP compromised two Checkmarx GitHub Actions workflows using the same credential-stealing techniques from the Trivy supply chain attack, extending the cascading compromise of security infrastructure.

Hackers compromised the axios npm package used by millions of applications by hijacking the lead maintainer's npm account, deploying cross-platform malware via malicious versions 1.14.1 and 0.30.4.

Beijing, China
China and Pakistan proposed a five-point peace plan for the Iran conflict.

Lebanon
Israeli strikes hit Lebanon as Israel vowed to occupy swathe of south after war.

Gaza
Humanitarian crisis deepened in Gaza with severe food shortages.

Red Sea
Houthi forces continued operations affecting Red Sea maritime security.

Netanyahu vowed the Iranian regime will 'sooner or later' fall as he tallied war gains.

Central Sudan
Paramilitary RSF attack killed at least 14 people in central Sudan.

US forces struck Iranian nuclear infrastructure.

Darfur, Sudan
Sexual violence is being used as a weapon of war in Sudan, described as 'part of everyday life' in Darfur.

Libya
Leaked UN report revealed the Haftar family smuggling oil and arms in Libya.

East Darfur, Sudan
European coalition condemned East Darfur hospital bombing as 'unacceptable and deplorable'.

Trump continued to direct the US military campaign against Iran.

US investigated the kidnapping of American journalist in Baghdad, with Kataib Hezbollah ties suspected.

El Gezira, Sudan
Sudan's patients travel 500km as El Gezira's health system collapses.

Trump hinted the US would leave Iran in 2-3 weeks, signaling an end to military action.

UN warned that the Mideast war was driving major aid disruptions across the region.

Rubio promised 'we can see the finish line' and that the Iran war will end soon.

Asia
Asia ramped up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by the Iran war.

Bennett
UN condemned the Taliban ban on Afghan women entering UN offices.
Kabul, Afghanistan

Rakhine, Myanmar
Rohingya crisis continued with ongoing persecution and displacement.

US issued new warning for Americans abroad as Iran threatened 18 companies.

A Palm Sunday massacre left dozens dead in Nigeria as violence targeted Christians.

Bola Tinubu
Requested Senate approval for $6 billion in fresh foreign loans from the UAE and UK to support budget implementation, fund priority infrastructure projects, and refinance existing debts
Abuja, Nigeria

International Monetary Fund
Expressed concerns over high debt vulnerabilities among low-income countries as Nigeria's debt stock is projected to exceed N195 trillion with new loans
Abuja, Nigeria

Mark Carney
Avoided calling China's treatment of the Uyghur minority a genocide despite a 2021 unanimous House of Commons resolution declaring it as such, saying only there are 'serious issues'
Xinjiang, China

WFP
Slashed food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps due to funding shortfalls
Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Ramping up drilling operations in the Black Sea and off the coast of Somalia as its drillship fleet expands to six vessels in April
Somali Coast

AFRICOM
Hosted 160 civilian and military representatives to identify strategic U.S. investment opportunities in Africa to support U.S. security interests
Ramstein Air Base, Germany

Houthis
Threatened to create a second global shipping chokepoint at the Bab el-Mandeb strait amid the Iran conflict, in addition to ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Arab Coalition States
Arab regimes are backing the US-Israel war on Iran, which analysts warn is preparing a region-wide conflagration

EU Energy Commissioner
Warned that skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe from the Iran war will not return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow
Nicosia, Cyprus

Wang Yi
Put forward a five-point initiative with Pakistan for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf region and Middle East, calling for immediate cessation of hostilities in Iran
Global Times / Xinhua / Multiple outlets

Ishaq Dar
Met with China's Wang Yi in Beijing and jointly proposed a five-point peace plan to halt the US-Israel-Iran conflict, calling for an immediate ceasefire

Masoud Pezeshkian
Stated that Iran has the 'necessary will' for peace, buoying hopes that a deal to end the war may be nearing

Iranian FM
Said Iran has 'not been offered anything in response' to the US peace plan, while Houthis claimed their third missile attack against Israel

Said the US could end its military campaign in Iran in 'two weeks, maybe three', boosting market optimism about a potential peace deal
Washington DC, USA

Told upset allies to 'go get your own oil' as US gas prices hit $4 a gallon, saying it is on other nations to open the Strait of Hormuz

Said the next few days in the Iran war would be decisive, signaling potential escalation or resolution of the conflict
Washington DC, USA

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Threatened to strike US tech companies operating in the Gulf region as part of Iran's response to the US-led military campaign

White House Spokesperson
Said the US is having 'serious discussions' with Iran's new leadership and was confident a deal could be reached, while ignoring China-Pakistan call for immediate cessation of hostilities
Washington DC, USA

CNN
Reported that the Trump administration believes it will have to end the Iran war with the Strait of Hormuz oil chokepoint still closed

INPEX
Is rewriting its supply chains with a pivot to Caspian oil after the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted Japan's traditional Gulf energy imports
Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan

Karoline Leavitt
Suggested that Trump may call on Gulf states to contribute to the costs of the war against Iran

IDF
Announced targeting of missile launch platforms in Lebanon and detected a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel

UAE Defense Ministry
Issued an urgent statement regarding the security situation amid the regional conflict involving Iran

Maritime Executive
Reported that proposals to end the Gulf conflict align with Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting Iran's leverage in peace negotiations

Ahmad al-Sharaa
Stated Syria will remain outside the regional conflict unless directly threatened, responding to statements attributed to him about refugee returns during a Germany visit
Damascus, Syria

Said 'we see the end line of the war' and revealed 'new developments' regarding the Iran conflict negotiations

Iranian FM
Revealed the duration of war that Tehran is preparing for, signaling Iran's military readiness for a prolonged conflict

CNN
Reported that an American journalist kidnapped in Iraq had received threats from pro-Iranian groups for weeks before her abduction

Death toll in Gaza has risen to 72,285 since October 2023, with 709 killed since the ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025

Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
Claims that US B-1B Lancer bombers are operating from Incirlik Air Base are disinformation; shared images are from old routine training exercises

The US will end its military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, focusing on degrading Iran's naval and missile capacity rather than keeping the strait open

Iranian missiles that struck Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva area were multi-warhead variants; military search and rescue teams deployed to impact zones, 6 people lightly injured

A wide-scale operation was launched after US journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped by armed men near Palestine Hotel on Saadoun Street in central Baghdad

Iran respects Turkey's national sovereignty and territorial integrity; four missiles fired from Iran toward Turkish airspace were intercepted before reaching Turkey

Ishaq Dar
Pakistan and China issued a five-point joint communique calling for immediate ceasefire, negotiations, protection of civilian infrastructure, and security of the Strait of Hormuz

The time has come for US forces to leave the region; our actions are against hostile aggressor forces, not against Arab nations whom we respect as brother countries
Saudi Arabia

Israel plans to occupy a swathe of southern Lebanon as part of its military operations

Iran claims to have shot down a $30 million US MQ-9 drone over Isfahan

Mashhad, Iran
Iran declared the US attack on Mashhad airport a war crime

Central Israel
Iran launched missiles at central Israel and claims to have shot down a $30 million US drone

Threatened to destroy Iran's desalination plants if no deal is reached

The coming days will be decisive for the war; Iran will not be able to do anything

Criticized Britain and France for not joining the war against Iran

Washington is exchanging messages with Iran and the end of the war is in sight; we can see the finish line

Tehran has the necessary will to end the war, on condition that enemies guarantee the conflict will not reignite

The US will leave Iran in two to three weeks once confident Iran cannot build nuclear weapons for years

IRGC plans to recruit volunteers aged 12 and older for security roles; Iran using children at security checkpoints during wartime

Israel approved new budget amid war spending of $1.5 billion per week on the conflict with Iran
Jerusalem, Israel

Countries that want oil should go open the Strait of Hormuz themselves; we will not help. NATO is a disaster, all of them are disasters

The coming days will be decisive for Iran; IRGC has threatened American companies in the region
Pentagon, Washington DC

Iran's main problem is not military pressure but collapse of communications and decision-making networks; officials avoid phone calls and meetings for fear of US-Israeli surveillance

Satellite imagery shows Iran likely moved 540 kg of highly enriched uranium to underground tunnels in Isfahan before the June 2025 strikes began

Published video of chain explosions in Isfahan from bunker-buster bombs striking an ammunition depot

Israeli intelligence assesses that Iran's political leadership has concluded that war damage cannot be repaired due to insufficient financial resources; the war was a calculated gamble targeting Iran's entire missile production cycle

Brad Cooper
In week five of Operation Epic Fury, undeniable progress has been made in degrading Iran's power projection; their navy is inactive, aircraft are not flying, and air defense systems have been largely destroyed

Dubai, UAE
At least 5 large explosions rocked Dubai, sending residents fleeing to underground shelters; the nature of the blasts appeared different from previous Iranian attacks

United Arab Emirates
Dozens of money changers linked to IRGC financial networks were arrested in UAE; their companies were shut down and offices sealed

Two-thirds of Americans want the US to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if objectives are not met; even 40% of Trump-supporting Republicans favor a quick end

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
All Americans in Saudi Arabia were ordered to shelter in place immediately due to threats against hotels, US companies, and educational institutions

Iran executed two members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq organization, Babak Alipour and Pouya Ghobadi, for attacking sensitive centers with launcher weapons

Tel Aviv
UN rights chief urges Israel to repeal death penalty law, warns about war crimes

Law allowing execution of prisoners ‘legalises genocide’ against our people

London
Muslim teacher abused in front of students on the London Underground

Germany
Global condemnation as Israeli ministers celebrate death penalty law targeting Palestinian prisoners

George
Gaming the Iran war and the Gaza Genocide Syndrome

Inquiry
Palestine

US-Israel confrontation with Iran risks prolonged war, global economic shock: Expert
Washington

Kosovo
Kosovo Stages Massacre Exhibition to Mark Anniversary of NATO Air Strikes

Elizabeth Tsurkov
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' ideology is crumbling after military defeats.

Trump declared that securing the Strait of Hormuz is "not for us" and that Europe and Asia should protect their own oil shipments.

Ali Khamenei
Khamenei pledged continued support for Hezbollah amid the West Asia conflict.

Israel signaled plans to occupy southern Lebanon after ground invasion.

Israel passed a death penalty law targeting Palestinians convicted of nationalistic killings, sparking international condemnation.

UAE expressed willingness to join military efforts to force open the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Parliament commission approved a Hormuz toll plan for vessels transiting the strait.

Escalation in the Middle East reversed more than a year of economic growth in the region.

Dubai, UAE
UAE stock markets shed $120 billion since the US-Israel war began, devastating the tourism sector.

Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait airport was hit by an Iranian drone strike, setting fuel tanks on fire.

South Sudan

Isaias Afwerki
Addis Ababa

Pakistan
Turkish central bank’s deputy governor warns Mideast crisis could hit economic fundamentals

Israel kills 7 people in Beirut, Hezbollah fights invasion in south Lebanon

East Jerusalem
Gaza ceasefire “formal” as suffering persists, UNRWA chief warns

Crown Court
Neo-Nazi trio convicted of planning terror attacks on Leeds mosque — crossbow attacker praised Christchurch terrorist and planned massacre
Leeds

Crown Court
Lorry driver jailed for hoarding weapons for 'race war' to shoot Muslims — systematic planning for anti-Muslim violence
England

Tell MAMA
Survey found 1 in 3 British Muslims are considering leaving the UK due to rising Islamophobia — a third of the community contemplating emigration

Home Office
Recorded religious hate crimes hit record levels across England and Wales — official government statistics confirming the pattern
London

Police Scotland
Police stopped a far-right terror attack on a Scottish mosque — the plot was advanced enough to require active intervention
Scotland

Islamic Human Rights Commission
Documented systematic pattern of anti-Muslim legislation across European states — coordinated policy that transcends national borders
London

UK Anti-Muslim Hate Monitor
Recorded almost 5,000 anti-Muslim hate cases in a year — the highest number since the organization's founding, documenting a structural crisis of Islamophobia

UK Police
Three more arrests in mosque arson investigation — counter-terror police now treating mosque attacks as terrorism, not vandalism
Peacehaven

UAE
UAE wants to force the Strait of Hormuz open and is willing to join the military fight — a satellite state committing to war alongside the hegemon

Iranian Parliament
Iran Parliament commission approved a toll plan for the Strait of Hormuz, institutionalizing the blockade as a revenue mechanism

Kuwait
Kuwait airport hit by Iranian drone strike, fuel tanks on fire — the war expanding to civilian infrastructure across Gulf satellite states
Kuwait City

Vowed the Iranian regime will sooner or later fall, tallying Israeli war gains while refusing to join US ground operations

Mojtaba Khamenei
Mojtaba Khamenei vowed ongoing resistance as IRGC carried out 88th wave of operations against US and Israeli targets

Press Secretary
Trump to deliver prime-time address on Iran war on Wednesday — the hegemon preparing public narrative for the next phase

Said the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks and will be 'leaving Iran' soon — signaling the hegemon is looking for an exit

Said the US can see the 'finish line' on the Iran war — the administration framing withdrawal as victory

IRGC Navy
Iranian missile hit an oil tanker off Qatar's coast — expanding the maritime targeting from UAE to Qatar waters
Qatar Coast

Iran FM
Iran seeks no ceasefire but a complete end to the war — rejecting temporary pauses in favor of full resolution

Israel said it will not join any US ground operation in Iran — the satellite state distancing itself from the next phase of the hegemon's war
Tel Aviv

UK MoD
UK deploying more troops and air defense systems to the Middle East — an orbiting state deepening its military commitment while others withdraw

Margarita Robles
Declared that the US and Israel 'cannot dictate the global order' — a satellite state publicly challenging hegemon legitimacy
Madrid

Emirates
Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting the UAE — a satellite state severing civilian ties with the target country
Dubai

Indonesia
Demanded UN investigation into peacekeeper deaths in Lebanon — an orbiting Muslim-majority state formally challenging Israeli impunity
Jakarta

Jordan
Declined meeting request from Netanyahu — a satellite state refusing diplomatic engagement with Israel during the war
Amman

Ahmed al-Sharaa
Pledged Syria's neutrality in the Iran war and confirmed Syria is blocking Hezbollah weapons smuggling — distancing from Iran's axis
Damascus

US Senate
Said the Iran operation is paving the way for Saudi-Israel normalization — revealing the war's hidden diplomatic objective

US Public Opinion
Two-thirds of Americans want a quick end to the Iran war even if goals are unachieved — domestic support for the hegemon's war is collapsing

Iran Courts
Executed alleged MEK members as wartime 'security measure' — the regime using the war to eliminate domestic opposition under cover of national defense

EU
Warned that oil and gas prices won't quickly return to normal after the Iran war — the institutional framework preparing Europe for permanent energy restructuring
Brussels

Worldwide Demonstrations
Global protests condemning Israel's death penalty law for Palestinians — street-level rejection of judicial execution across multiple continents
Global

IAF
Israel struck Iran's capital Tehran directly — the first confirmed strike on Tehran itself, escalating from military/nuclear targets to the political center

IRGC Navy
Iran struck a fully loaded oil tanker off the coast of Dubai, demonstrating ability to target commercial shipping inside UAE territorial waters
Dubai Coast

Told European allies to go get your own oil as Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, abandoning energy solidarity with satellite states

Joint Statement
China and Pakistan issued a five-point plan calling for immediate ceasefire in the war on Iran, a Tier 2 power and an orbiting state building an alternative diplomatic framework
Beijing

Admitted Iran nuclear facilities are too difficult to reach in a raid, acknowledging the limits of the air campaign against hardened underground sites

White House
Set April 6 as deadline for Iran to agree to terms, giving Tehran 6 days before further escalation

Gold Markets
Gold surged on reports indicating Trump plans to end the Gulf war, markets pricing in a potential ceasefire
Global Markets

Saudi Energy Ministry
Saudi Arabia found an escape hatch routing oil through the Red Sea port of Yanbu, but Houthis could slam it shut
Yanbu

Israeli Military
Israel vowed to occupy large parts of southern Lebanon to expand the buffer zone, confirming permanent territorial expansion

Poland
Poland rejected US request to send Patriot air defense batteries to the Middle East, a NATO satellite state refusing to contribute to the Iran war
Warsaw

US Department of Defense
Pentagon declined to reaffirm NATO's collective defense Article 5, saying it is 'up to Trump' — the hegemon publicly questioning the alliance it built

Volker Turk
Urged Israel to repeal the death penalty law and warned about ongoing war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank
Geneva

Slammed EU stance on the war and warned that European 'intervention' would have 'serious consequences', drawing a red line against EU involvement

Iranian Officials
Over 113,000 civilian locations damaged in US-Israeli attacks — schools, hospitals, infrastructure systematically targeted

EU Foreign Ministers
Strongly condemned attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, the EU's strongest language yet on Israeli operations against UNIFIL
Brussels

UN Development Programme
One month of war on Iran cost Arab countries up to $194 billion — the Ummah's economies devastated by a war the hegemon started
Arab World

Attacked NATO allies publicly as pressure mounts over Strait of Hormuz, the hegemon turning on its own alliance structure

Qatar Foreign Ministry
Qatar said Iran's attacks on neighbours crossed 'many red lines' while simultaneously offering to help with US-Iran negotiations — a satellite state performing both roles
Doha

Martin Griffiths
Warned of a new Israeli occupation forming in southern Lebanon, the international community documenting the expansion in real time

Iranian FM
Confirmed contact with US envoy Witkoff but denied formal talks are underway — maintaining the position that Iran negotiates on its own terms

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Named US tech and finance firms on a new Middle East threat list, signaling Iran may target Western corporate interests

Russian Envoy
Confirmed Supreme Leader Khamenei is in Iran but avoiding public appearances — a Tier 2 power with intelligence on the target state's leadership

CENTCOM
US launched first overland B-52 strategic bomber operations against Iran, signaling escalation from precision strikes to strategic bombardment

Italy
Italy refused US military use of its Sicily air base for Middle East operations against Iran, becoming the second NATO ally to block US war infrastructure
Sicily

Urged countries to go to the Strait of Hormuz and 'just take it', framing a sovereign waterway as a resource to be seized

Declared the next few days in the Iran war will be 'decisive', signaling imminent escalation or ground operations

Iranian Military
Fired missiles across the Middle East in broadened retaliation as Trump threatened Iran's oil hub on Kharg Island

Iranian Military
Iranian strike damaged a US early warning aircraft stationed in Saudi Arabia, demonstrating ability to hit US military assets in satellite states

Israel Katz
Israel to establish permanent buffer zone in southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, transforming temporary invasion into permanent occupation

IDF
Israel prepared to keep striking Iran for 'weeks to come', confirming an open-ended air campaign with no exit strategy

Indonesian Peacekeepers
Three Indonesian peacekeepers killed by Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, marking the first Southeast Asian casualties in the conflict

Al Jazeera
AI systems helped select the first thousand bombing targets in Iran, automating the kill chain in a war against a Muslim country

Friedrich Merz
Declared he wants 80% of Syrian refugees to leave Germany, targeting a Muslim refugee population for mass deportation
Germany

Sergei Lavrov
Stated openly that US regime change plans in Iran and Venezuela were always about oil, not democracy or human rights
Moscow

EU Commission
Told member states to prepare for 'prolonged disruption' to energy markets from the Iran war

Iran Judiciary
Warned of death penalty and asset seizures for anyone convicted of spying or aiding enemies during the war

Iranian Diplomats
Denied firing missiles at Turkey and offered a joint investigation, attempting to prevent the war from expanding to include a NATO member

Pakistan FM
Visiting China to discuss Iran mediation, deepening the Pakistan-China diplomatic axis as an alternative to US-led conflict resolution
Beijing

Gulf Stock Markets
Iran war wiped $120 billion off Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock markets, devastating the financial centers of US satellite states

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
Urged a halt to Israeli measures that 'legalize the killing of Palestinians', the highest Sunni authority condemning the death penalty law
Cairo

Joint Ministerial Statement
Arab and Muslim ministers jointly condemned Israeli restrictions on worship at Jerusalem holy sites during Holy Week and Ramadan period

Doctors Without Borders
Reported 'no safe place for women and girls in Darfur' with at least 3,396 survivors of sexual violence documented amid the civil war
Darfur

UN OCHA
Raised alarm at constraints on humanitarian access across Sudan amid ongoing attacks on civilians
Sudan

IDF
Issued evacuation warning to six villages in Lebanon's western Bekaa, signaling expansion of ground operations beyond the south
Bekaa Valley

Asian Governments
Asian countries resorting to barter arrangements for scarce energy as the Iran crisis throttles global oil and gas supplies
Asia

Margarita Robles
Spain officially closed airspace to US military aircraft involved in the Iran war, confirming earlier reports and defying NATO solidarity
Spain

Suggested the US could seize Iran's Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iranian oil exports, as leverage in negotiations
Kharg Island

Kuwait Civil Defense
One person killed and multiple casualties after Iranian attack struck a desalination plant in Kuwait, with death toll of Indians reaching 8
Kuwait

International Monetary Fund
IMF reached staff-level agreement with Pakistan to unlock .2 billion disbursement after third EFF review
Islamabad

Chinese Container Ships
Chinese container ships successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz on their second attempt, signaling cautious resumption of transit

Rapid Support Forces
RSF paramilitary attack killed at least 14 civilians including children in South Kordofan, with drone warfare intensifying
South Kordofan

GCC-Jordan-Russia Meeting
GCC states, Jordan, and Russia held a joint foreign ministers meeting to discuss Iranian aggressions and regional developments
Riyadh

Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukraine signed defense cooperation deals with Qatar and UAE, positioning itself as a security partner for Gulf states feeling threatened by Iran
Gulf States

Kosovo Parliament
Kosovo approved sending troops to Gaza under a US-backed scheme

Oil Traders
Oil prices surged past per barrel as more US forces converge in the Middle East, with JPMorgan calculating a Houthi Red Sea attack would add to oil prices
Global Oil Markets

Iranian Foreign Ministry
Iran denied responsibility for the Kuwait attack and blamed Israel for the incident
Kuwait

AES
The Alliance of Sahel States (Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso) is accelerating its break from the CFA franc and issued a firm response to European interference
Bamako

Pakistan Foreign Ministry
Pakistan announced it will host US-Iran talks, positioning itself as the primary mediator in the conflict
Islamabad

WHO/Aid Groups
Cholera aid for African countries stalled by the Iran conflict, diverting humanitarian resources from critical health emergencies
Sub-Saharan Africa

Iran Foreign Ministry
Called US peace proposals unrealistic while confirming only indirect US outreach, denying Trump's claims of direct talks

CENTCOM Commander
CENTCOM commander met with Israeli military leaders to coordinate next phase of Iran operations

Israeli Officials
Israel said it will accept any US decision on the next phase of the Iran war, declaring 'we go with Trump'
Tel Aviv

Israeli Senior Defense Official
Israel is aiding the US with intelligence on the Strait of Hormuz to help reopen the waterway

US Lawmaker
Called Israel's death penalty bill the 'next step in the genocide' against Palestinians
Palestine

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Told Trump 'no one but you can stop the war in the Middle East', urging an end to the Iran conflict

Pentagon
Deployed special operations forces to the Middle East amid escalating war with Iran

Threatened to destroy Iran's energy sites and desalination plants if nuclear talks fail

IDF Chief of Staff
Warned of potential army collapse due to severe troop shortages, sparking political storm in Israel

European Foreign Ministers
France, Germany, Italy and UK jointly condemned Israel's proposed death penalty law targeting Palestinians
Palestine

Ordered expansion of Israeli military occupation in southern Lebanon

Israeli Police
Blocked Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, provoking global backlash

Palestinian Jerusalem Governorate
Warned of Israeli settler plans to perform animal sacrifices at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Al-Aqsa Mosque

Interested in calling on Arab states to help pay for the cost of the Iran war
Gulf States

82nd Airborne Division
Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrived in the Middle East as military buildup intensifies ahead of potential ground operations against Iran

Iranian Authorities
Cracking down on internal dissent amid fears of economic collapse as war continues

GCC Security Alliance
Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Qatar agreed to deepen security ties amid the ongoing war on Iran
Riyadh

Egyptian Authorities
Egypt closes stores early and Jordan bans air conditioning as Iran war drives energy costs through the roof
Cairo

UN Peacekeeping Force
Two more UN peacekeepers killed in explosion in southern Lebanon, bringing total deaths amid Israeli operations higher

NATO must be re-examined after Spain blocked US military operations through its airspace for the Iran war
Spain

Closed airspace to US Air Force operations related to the Iran conflict

The Strait of Hormuz will reopen one way or another, and Iran will never acquire nuclear weapons

Turkey Defense Ministry
Confirmed fourth ballistic munition from Iran was intercepted by NATO assets over Turkish territory

Turkish Foreign Ministry
Denied claims that Turkey may join Iran in war or enter Lebanon militarily
Ankara

Yemen Houthis
Joined the Iran war by threatening shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, making it the world economy's next chokepoint
Bab al-Mandeb Strait

IRGC
Iran readied one million fighters for defense amid threats of US ground invasion

UK Armed Forces
UK preparing for possible naval deployment to the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating violence in Iran war

Iraqi Militia Factions
Iraqi armed groups launched 'loyalty campaign' and deployed forces to Iran as US talks of ground war escalate
Iraq-Iran Border

Meghalaya State Government
Muslim families forced to flee India's Meghalaya state after deadly election-linked violence targeting Muslim communities
Meghalaya

EU Members
Called East Darfur hospital bombing by RSF forces 'unacceptable and deplorable'
East Darfur

Doctors Without Borders
Called for urgent humanitarian access to Nyatim area as people die from lack of medical care in South Sudan
South Sudan

Armed Attackers
Over 70 people killed in attack on gold mine near Juba in escalating resource conflict
Juba, South Sudan

Iranian Military
Iranian missile struck a key Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, causing major fire that was later contained
Haifa

Decision to end war must guarantee the Iranian people's security and national interests

State Department Spokesperson
Washington has raised concerns with Israel over restrictions at Jerusalem holy sites during Holy Week, calling for freedom of worship

Israeli Parliament
Knesset passed law mandating the death penalty as default sentence for Palestinian prisoners convicted of lethal attacks
West Bank and Gaza

Iran nuclear talks are going well despite public rejection from Tehran, and the US could meet war objectives in weeks

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
IRGC threatens US campuses in the Middle East after US-Israeli strikes destroyed Iranian universities

Iran accuses US and Israel of deliberately attacking Iranian universities amid ongoing conflict

Iran demands full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz as one of five conditions to end the war

Iran destroys US E-3 Sentry surveillance aircraft valued at $270 million in retaliatory strikes

Abu Dhabi
UAE intercepts 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched from Iran in attacks on Gulf states

Iranian attack on Saudi military base injures US troops as more American forces arrive in Middle East

Bab el-Mandeb
Houthis threaten to choke off second vital fuel route as they target Israel in missile attack, raising Red Sea shipping fears

Pakistan hosts multilateral talks on US-Iran war as regional powers meet to discuss de-escalation
Islamabad

Rubio tells Al Jazeera that Strait of Hormuz 'will reopen one way or another' and that Trump prefers diplomatic solution

Trump threatens to 'blow up' desalination plants in Iran if no deal is reached, escalating rhetoric

Cairo
Egypt's president urges Trump to stop war on Iran; Egypt intensifies talks with regional and international partners for de-escalation

Spain closes airspace to US military aircraft involved in the war on Iran

Israel's chief of staff warns of army 'collapse', sparking political storm over troop shortages

Netanyahu orders expansion of Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon amid Iran war

Iran war is dimming economic outlook for many economies, IMF says

Egypt closes stores early and Jordan bans air conditioning as Iran war energy crisis takes toll on civilian populations

Ankara
Turkey denies claims it may join Iran in war or enter Lebanon amid regional speculation

Sudan
At least 28 civilians killed in drone strikes across central and western Sudan as violence intensifies

UN representative says sexual violence is being used as a 'form of warfare' in Sudan's war

Juba
Over 70 killed in attack on gold mine near Juba, South Sudan

International
France, Germany, Italy and UK condemn Israel's proposed death penalty law targeting Palestinians

Al-Aqsa Mosque
Jerusalem Governorate warns of settler plans for animal sacrifices at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Meghalaya
Muslim families flee India's Meghalaya state after deadly election-linked violence targeting Muslims

Israel blocks Palm Sunday Mass at Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, sparking global backlash

Two UN peacekeepers killed in explosion in southern Lebanon

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI Director's personal email and hit Stryker corporation with wiper attack

Iran readies one million fighters amid threats of US ground invasion

Iraq
Iraqi armed groups launch 'loyalty campaign' mobilizing to Iran as US discusses ground war

UK prepares for possible Strait of Hormuz military deployment amid escalating Iran war

Rubio declares 'Iran will never acquire nuclear weapons' in Al Jazeera interview

Red Sea
Houthis claim responsibility for launching missiles at Israel, entering the US-Israel war on Iran and widening the Middle East conflict

Israeli military says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, the first Houthi attack on Israel in the current Iran war

Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran as more than 3,500 US troops arrive in the Middle East

Israeli military says strikes on vital components of Iran's military industry will be completed within days

Ras Laffan, Qatar
Iran's March 18 strike on Ras Laffan wiped out 17% of Qatar's LNG export capacity with repairs expected to take up to 5 years

Declared the largest oil supply disruption in history with 20 million barrels per day lost due to the Iran conflict and Hormuz closure

Safad, Israel
Claimed attack on Israeli military bases near Safad in northern Israel as part of renewed cross-border operations

Ebrahim Zolfaghari
Claimed 500 US soldiers struck in Dubai hideouts and warned the region would become a graveyard for American soldiers

Refuted Iranian claims of striking US forces in Dubai, denying any American casualties in the emirate and declaring Iranian naval harassment of global shipping is over

Demanded an end to civilian attacks in the Iran war and declared Strait of Hormuz reopening an absolute necessity

Mosul, Iraq
Called a strike on Mosul a Zionist-American attack that killed two police officers, blaming US and Israel

Rockets struck Baghdad airport complex military base near US embassy support centre, escalating tensions in Iraq

Fuad Mohammed Hussein
Joined condemnation of Iran's unprovoked missile attacks on the UAE and regional countries, affirming these attacks pose a direct threat to regional security
UAE

Erbil, Iraq
Condemned drone attack on Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani's residence, blaming Iranian proxies

Yemen
Dismissed Houthis as a distraction, promising Israel will retaliate against Yemen on its own terms while continuing full-force operations against Iran

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin
Declared Israel is preparing for a multifront war and will complete strikes on all vital components of Iran's military industry within days

Israel Katz
Announced Israeli strike killed IRGC navy commander responsible for the Hormuz blockade

Esmaeil Baqaei
Stated Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons but NPT membership is under parliamentary review in light of the conflict

Blamed Israel for strike on Kuwait's desalination plant, framing Gulf infrastructure hits as Israeli-directed operations

Dismissed diplomatic efforts as the US making unreasonable demands, expressing skepticism about negotiations while conflict continues

Steve Witkoff
Expects Iran to eventually engage in talks and confirmed US and Iran communicating through indirect channels including Pakistan

Salalah, Oman
Suspended operations at Salalah port in Oman after drone attack, disrupting major Indian Ocean shipping hub

Israeli strike killed a Lebanese soldier at an army checkpoint in south Lebanon, the first direct attack on Lebanese Armed Forces since conflict reignited

Tigray, Ethiopia
Sent letter accusing Eritrea of military aggression in Tigray and demanding troop withdrawal from Ethiopian territory

Yemane Gebreab
Confirmed Eritrea entered Tigray at Ethiopia's request and supported Ethiopian forces during the civil war
Tigray, Ethiopia

Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam
Expressed fears of mass executions under wartime conditions as Iran uses conflict cover to intensify crackdown on political prisoners

Dhaka, Bangladesh
Islamist parties won record seats in elections, marking a significant surge in political Islam in Bangladesh

Shabana Mahmood
Banned the original Al Quds Day march in London, with Metropolitan Police mobilising at least 1,000 officers and warning of arrests for Palestine Action support
London, UK

Beirut, Lebanon
Shifted to online learning after IRGC threats to target American universities in the Middle East

South China Sea
Philippines and China made initial exchanges on South China Sea oil and gas cooperation and stable energy access amid Middle East conflict

Characterized Strait of Hormuz closure as a full humanitarian shipping emergency affecting global supply chains

Blue Nile State, Sudan
Tasisat forces seized areas in Blue Nile state displacing 1,645 families amid Sudan's civil war

More than 50 Palestinians killed in Gaza since Iran conflict began, with 5 killed by settlers in the West Bank

More than 2,000 people killed in over 90,000 civilian sites struck since February 28 in US-Israeli campaign

Joint condemnation of Iran-aligned groups using Iraqi territory to launch attacks on Gulf nations, with Iraqi MFA rejecting use of its territory

Said 'Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don't. We have a lot of options' regarding Iran's main oil export terminal
Kharg Island, Iran

UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon as Israeli invasion intensifies, origin of fire under investigation

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Accused US of planning ground invasion while sending negotiation signals, declared Tehran ready to respond to any escalation

Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem
Warned of settler plans for animal sacrifices at Al-Aqsa compound on 30th day of mosque closure

Ehud Barak
Warned of army collapse risk, citing ten red lines from Chief of Staff and calling war based on a grand illusion

Ordered military expansion of occupation in southern Lebanon, saying Israel is determined to fundamentally change the situation in the north

Threatened to target American universities in Middle East, warned students to stay 1km from campuses unless Washington condemns strikes on Iranian universities

Yahya Saree
Announced second missile attack on Israel in 24 hours, declaring strikes will continue until aggression against all fronts of resistance ceases

No decision yet on deploying RFA Lyme Bay with mine-hunting drones to Strait of Hormuz, but it gives ministers options to help resume normal flow of merchant shipping

Kharg Island, Iran
Mobilising up to one million fighters against possible US invasion and reinforcing defensive positions at Kharg Island

Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Working with Syria to establish alternative trade route linking India and Gulf to Europe through Turkish and Syrian territory, bypassing Israeli ports at Haifa and Ashdod
Syria-Turkey corridor

Yahya Saree
Claimed firing a barrage of cruise missiles and drones targeting several vital and military sites in Israel, marking Houthis' entry into the Iran war

Said the US could achieve its aims in Iran without ground troops but acknowledged deploying forces so Trump would have maximum flexibility to adjust strategy

West Asia / Gulf
Reported over one crore Indian nationals in West Asia amid conflict, with 3.75 lakh evacuated via commercial and non-scheduled flights as airspace closures disrupt travel

USS Tripoli arrived in Middle East with over 2,200 Marines as US surges military forces amid Iran conflict, with 82nd Airborne Division expected to deploy

Iran has agreed to allow 20 more ships under Pakistani flag to pass through Strait of Hormuz with two ships crossing daily, calling it a harbinger of peace

Mohammed bin Salman
Discussed latest regional developments and repercussions of ongoing military escalation with Indian PM Modi, including risks to maritime security and global economy

Hakan Fidan
Confirmed Pakistan talks would work toward establishing a concrete de-escalation mechanism for the US-Iran war, describing meetings as effort to identify actionable steps forward

Air defense systems intercepted ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones launched from Iran, with explosions heard across different parts of the country

Esmaeil Baqaei
Accused US and Israel of deliberately targeting universities and scientific infrastructure including Isfahan University of Technology and University of Science and Technology in Tehran during 30 days of conflict

Told Pakistan's PM Sharif that trust is needed to facilitate peace talks, praising Pakistan's diplomatic efforts toward de-escalation

Intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched from Iran in major air defense engagement

Yemen
Warned Houthis will pay the price for entering the war after Yemen's missile attacks on Israel

Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Threatened to choke off second vital fuel route in addition to Strait of Hormuz as they target Israeli and allied shipping

South China Sea
Firmly reiterated principled positions at 11th Philippines-China bilateral consultation, raising concerns about incidents threatening Filipino fishermen in the South China Sea

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Declared national energy emergency citing Middle East oil disruption and announced fuel import diversification including from China
Philippines

Allowed 20 Pakistani ships to sail through Strait of Hormuz as part of bilateral arrangement

Bahrain
Claimed responsibility for missile and drone strikes on Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) and Emirates Global Aluminium facilities in the UAE

Bahrain
Confirmed Iranian attack on its facility, reporting two employees injured in the strike

Threatened to strike US university campuses in the Middle East unless Washington condemns the bombing of Iranian universities by March 30 noon

Laid out five demands to end the war, including full Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz

Pentagon preparing options for weeks of ground operations in Iran including potential Kharg Island seizure and special operations raids

Bahrain
Activated air raid sirens and urged citizens to shelter following Iranian missile and drone attacks

Responded to hostile missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwaiti territory

Confirmed Pakistan delivered US 15-point peace plan to Iran via back channel and offered to host peace talks in Islamabad

East-West pipeline now operating at full 7 million barrels per day capacity, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz for Saudi oil exports

Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia
Destroyed US E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft valued at $270 million at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia

Karoline Leavitt
Pentagon developing options for ground operations in Iran; no final decision made by President Trump

Pentagon preparing weeks-long ground operations in Iran including special operations raids near Strait of Hormuz and potential strikes on Kharg Island

Coordinated cyberattack on Israeli civilians during missile strikes using fake bomb shelter apps to deliver spyware

Anwar Ibrahim
Egypt's El-Sisi committed to facilitating 374 tonnes of Malaysian humanitarian aid to Gaza via Rafah in April

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Guaranteed access through Rafah border crossing for Malaysian humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza
Rafah, Gaza

Timothy Tifucro Ba-Taa-Banah
Ghana National Counter Terrorism Fusion Centre
Stated Sahel extremist groups are exploiting weak governance and local grievances in ways increasingly affecting neighboring countries like Ghana, requiring updated national counter-extremism framework
Sahel, West Africa

Khawaja Asif
Military operations in Afghanistan will continue without a specific timeline, underscoring there is no doubt about their continuation
Afghanistan-Pakistan border

Spoke with Iran's Araghchi reaffirming Pakistan's support for peace restoration as Islamabad hosts multilateral talks on Iran war

Iran's $2 billion oil flow through Strait of Hormuz seen as gift for Trump as Tehran allows limited transit

At least 28 civilians killed in drone strikes across central and western Sudan, with civilian death toll exceeding 500 this year

Sexual violence is being used as a form of warfare in Sudan's civil war

Blue Nile, Sudan
Accused RSF of displacing 3,000 people in Sudan's Blue Nile state

Africa / Chad
Cholera aid for African countries stalled by Iran conflict disrupting supply chains and logistics

Southeast Asia
Three China-state APT clusters (Mustang Panda, Earth Estries, Unfading Sea Haze) ran a coordinated multi-cluster espionage campaign against an unnamed Southeast Asian government, deploying 10+ malware families for persistent access

Washington DC, United States
MOIS-directed Handala Hack Team breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email and leaked documents while simultaneously hitting Stryker defense contractor with a destructive wiper attack

Hanged two political prisoners from banned opposition group, drawing international condemnation from activists

Confirmed killing by Israel of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy commander during ongoing conflict

Closed airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, barring military overflights

Fire killed four Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank as military operations continue despite ceasefire

Zabihullah Mujahid
Pakistan fire killed 1 and injured 16 in border clashes in Kunar province as Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions escalate
Kunar, Afghanistan

US Department of Defense
The Pentagon is preparing to send thousands more troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, expanding the military buildup amid the war on Iran despite Trump's talk of possible diplomatic settlement.

UK Defence Source
The UK is weighing deployment of RFA Lyme Bay, equipped with autonomous mine-hunting systems, to the Strait of Hormuz as a contingency to help resume normal merchant shipping flow.

Yahya Saree
Yemen's Houthi spokesperson declared that missile strikes on Israel will continue until aggression against all fronts of the resistance ceases, after carrying out two attacks on Israel in less than 24 hours.

Iranian Authorities
Iran is preparing to mobilise up to one million fighters including regular troops, reservists, and paramilitary groups, reinforcing Kharg Island and other strategic positions to deter a potential US ground invasion.

Israeli Settlers
Coordinated Israeli settler attacks across the occupied West Bank burned clinics, schools, and homes in villages near Nablus and Ramallah, injuring at least nine Palestinians including one by gunshot, while settlers wrote 'Death to Arabs' on a school in Hawara.
Nablus, West Bank

Meghalaya State Authorities
Muslim families fled India's Meghalaya state after two Muslim men were killed, dozens of shops burned, and a mosque set ablaze during sectarian violence linked to Garo Hills Autonomous District Council elections.
West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India

Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree
Houthi military spokesman declared 'our fingers are on the trigger' and announced missile and drone strikes on sensitive Israeli military sites in southern Israel, their first attack since the US-Israel-Iran war began a month ago.
Southern Israel

Houthi military command
The Houthis warned they will not allow the US and Israel to use the Red Sea for attacks on Iran, raising fears of renewed shipping strikes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait that could further disrupt global trade.

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin
Israeli military spokesperson stated 'we are preparing for a multifront war' in response to Houthi missile launches from Yemen, confirming interception of a missile fired toward Eilat.
Eilat, Israel

UAE Ministry of Defense
The UAE announced its air defenses intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched from Iran on Saturday, bringing total interceptions since the start of Iranian attacks to 398 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,872 drones.
United Arab Emirates

UAE Ministry of Defense
The UAE reported 11 killed in Iranian attacks including two armed forces members and a Moroccan contractor, plus eight civilians of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Palestinian, and Indian nationalities, with 178 injured from 30 nations.

Iranian President Pezeshkian told Pakistan's PM Shehbaz that trust is needed to facilitate talks and mediation on the Middle East conflict, and urged regional countries not to allow enemies to run the war from their territories.
Middle East Region

Shehbaz Sharif
PM Shehbaz strongly condemned continued Israeli attacks on Iran including strikes on civilian infrastructure, conveyed condolences over 1,900 reported deaths, and briefed Iran's president on Pakistan's diplomatic outreach for peace.

Saudi energy officials
Saudi Arabia has brought its East-West pipeline to full operation pumping 7 million barrels per day to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, with crude exports reaching 5 million bpd, as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

Secretary of State Rubio said the US expects to conclude military operations against Iran within weeks, while acknowledging new Marine deployments to give Trump maximum flexibility to adjust strategy.

Pentagon
The Pentagon is preparing for potential ground operations inside Iran including raids on Kharg Island oil hub and coastal areas near the Strait of Hormuz, with about 2,500 Marines arriving and 82nd Airborne deployment expected.

Chinese vessel operators
Chinese ships halted their attempt to exit the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's assurances of safe passage, underscoring persistent distrust surrounding Iran's blockade of the strategic waterway.

Ministry of External Affairs
India's MEA reported over 10 million Indian nationals reside in West Asian and Gulf countries amid the conflict, with 375,000 already evacuated as airspace closures and flight cancellations continue to disrupt travel.
West Asia / Gulf Region

Farea Al-Muslimi
Chatham House research fellow warned that Houthi entry into the Iran war marks a serious escalation with significant implications for regional stability and global trade, noting the rebels had to repay Iran's years of backing.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards
Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck aluminium plants in Bahrain and the UAE as part of retaliatory attacks against Gulf states, escalating the economic dimension of the conflict beyond military targets.
Bahrain / UAE industrial zone

Government of Iran
Iran threatened retaliation against US-linked universities in the Middle East following strikes that destroyed two Iranian academic institutions, demanding a formal condemnation from Washington.

Iran's president warned that while Iran does not carry out preemptive attacks, it will retaliate strongly if its infrastructure or economic centres are targeted, in a message directed at regional countries.

Iran agreed to allow humanitarian aid and agricultural shipments through the Strait of Hormuz following a United Nations request, offering limited relief amid the ongoing blockade.

President Trump has given Iran an ultimatum until April 6 to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, amid the ongoing blockade that has disrupted global energy supplies.

WHO
The WHO reported the deaths of nine paramedics in Lebanon in a single day alongside significant damage to healthcare infrastructure as Israeli operations against Hezbollah resumed.

Israeli military spokesman
An Israeli military spokesman said attacks on Iranian military industry had intensified and within a few days they will complete attacks on all critical components of Iran's weapons production.

Ahmed Nagi
Senior Yemen analyst at ICG warned that Houthi attacks on vessels would push up oil prices and destabilize all of maritime security, with impacts not limited to the energy market.
Red Sea shipping lanes

Muhammad Ishaq Dar
Iran has agreed to allow 20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz with two ships crossing daily, a move Dar described as a harbinger of peace and regional stability.

Muhammad Ishaq Dar
Pakistan is hosting the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt for quadrilateral talks aimed at mediating an end to the Iran conflict and reducing regional tensions.

The US expects to end its military operation in Iran in weeks not months and can achieve its goals without deploying ground troops, though forces are being positioned to give Trump maximum strategic flexibility.

G7 Foreign Ministers
The G7 foreign ministers demanded an immediate end to attacks on civilians in the Iran war and called reopening the Strait of Hormuz an absolute necessity as one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard instructed staff and students at US universities in the Middle East to remain at least one kilometer away from campus, implicitly threatening to strike those facilities.

Iran's IRGC claimed responsibility for targeting key industrial facilities in the region including aluminium plants in the UAE and Bahrain, with an attack on Aluminium Bahrain injuring two employees.

Bahrain Interior Ministry
Bahrain's Interior Ministry activated air raid sirens and urged citizens and residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place following incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.

Kuwait Ministry of Defence
Kuwait's military said it was responding to hostile missile and drone attacks, indicating the Iran war has expanded to directly threaten Gulf states allied with the US.

The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran possibly involving Special Operations and conventional infantry raids, as the first contingent of US Marines arrived in the Middle East aboard an amphibious assault ship.

Houthis (Ansar Allah)
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the US-Iran conflict, claiming responsibility for missile strikes and expanding the war's geographic scope.

Sudan Doctors Network
The RSF displaced about 3,000 people and destroyed Al-Kurmuk hospital in Blue Nile state, looting health facilities and assaulting health workers, forcing residents to flee toward Ad-Damazin and across the Ethiopian border.
Al-Kurmuk, Blue Nile, Sudan

Danielle Brouwer
Emergency cholera medical supplies for several African countries including Chad and South Sudan are stuck in Dubai warehouses due to the Iran war logistics crisis, with air freight rates up 70% amid the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Chad

Lorenzo Pezzoli
A disruption of the medical supply chain will have dramatic consequences because cholera is an explosive disease requiring control within days or hours, with many African countries like Chad fully reliant on imported medicines.
Africa

Philippine Foreign Ministry
The Philippines and China resumed bilateral South China Sea talks exploring preliminary steps toward oil and gas cooperation while addressing energy and fertilizer supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
South China Sea

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
President Marcos declared a state of national energy emergency citing oil supply disruptions due to the Middle East conflict and announced efforts to diversify fuel imports including sourcing from China.
Philippines

Iranian state-linked cyber operators
Iranian operatives deployed spyware targeting Israeli Android phone users during missile strikes, sending fake bomb shelter app links that downloaded malware giving hackers access to device cameras, location, and personal data.

World Bank
The World Bank warned Ghana that the Middle East war is sending fertiliser prices soaring, threatening agricultural productivity and food security across West Africa.
Ghana

Russian Military
Russia took satellite images of a US air base in Saudi Arabia three times in the days before Iran attacked the site and wounded American troops, raising questions about possible intelligence sharing between Moscow and Tehran.

Pakistan officials
Pakistan has cultivated Trump administration ties through deals involving cryptocurrency and critical minerals, re-emerging as a possible peace broker in the Iran conflict after being dismissed by Trump in his first term.
Pakistan

Ansar Allah
Yemen's Houthis launched their first missile and drone attacks on Israel one month into the US-Israeli war on Iran, pledging to continue fighting in support of resistance fronts in Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, and Iran.

Sudanese Armed Forces
Two drone strikes in Sudan killed at least 28 civilians, one hitting a market in Darfur and the other along a road in Kordofan.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted the United States can achieve all of its objectives in Iran without ground troops, even as Pentagon planning for ground operations reportedly advances.

Pakistan is serving as diplomatic intermediary between Washington and Tehran, relaying indirect communications and conveying a 15-point US peace proposal, while hosting a four-party meeting on March 30 with Turkiye, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.

Steve Witkoff
US special envoy Steve Witkoff said he expects Tehran to eventually engage in talks with Washington to end the conflict now stretching beyond a month, as the US awaits Iran's response to a 15-point peace proposal.

Khawaja Asif
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that military operations in Afghanistan would continue without a specific timeline, underscoring there is no doubt about their continuation.
Afghanistan-Pakistan border

Houthi Military Spokesperson
The Houthis claimed to have fired a barrage of cruise missiles and drones targeting secretive Israeli military sites and pledged to continue operations until aggression on all fronts ends.

Senior IDF Official
A senior IDF official told Kan News that the Houthis are a distraction and Israel will choose when and how to hit them, warning they will pay the price.
Yemen

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States expected to conclude military operations against Iran within weeks, even as a new deployment of US Marines arrived in the Middle East.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar hosted a four-nation foreign ministers meeting with Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt in Islamabad to seek diplomatic pathways to de-escalate the US-Iran war.

Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistan offered to host potential US-Iran peace talks, a proposal President Trump amplified on Truth Social, after Pakistani officials helped deliver America's 15-point peace plan to Iran via a back channel.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as Islamabad hosts diplomatic talks seeking to ease regional tensions from the US-Iran war.

Kuwait Defence Ministry
Kuwait's defence ministry said it was responding to hostile missile and drone attacks as air raid sirens sounded across the country alongside Bahrain and Israel.

Bahrain Interior Ministry
Bahrain's Interior Ministry urged residents to take shelter and remain calm as air raid sirens were activated across the country amid missile and drone threats.

Khawaja Asif
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said military operations in Afghanistan would continue without a specific timeline, underscoring there is no doubt about their continuation.
Afghanistan

IMF
The IMF reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan to unlock $1.2 billion in funding, urging Islamabad's policymakers to keep monetary policy tight amid the war in Iran.
Pakistan

Maersk
Danish shipping giant Maersk temporarily suspended operations at the Omani port of Salalah after a drone attack injured one worker and damaged a crane, as the Houthi entry into the war raised concerns about Red Sea shipping disruption.
Salalah, Oman

US Department of Defense
The Pentagon is preparing plans for weeks of US ground operations in Iran, though President Trump has yet to approve any deployment, according to the Washington Post.

Saudi Arabia has rerouted much of its oil exports via the Red Sea to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran says it has closed to shipping from hostile powers, making the Houthi threat to Red Sea traffic a critical concern.

Emergency Lawyers Group
The Emergency Lawyers Group condemned a Sudanese army drone strike on the city of Lagawa in West Kordofan on March 23, 2026, which targeted residential areas and markets killing and injuring dozens of civilians, calling it a war crime under the Rome Statute.
Lagawa, West Kordofan, Sudan

Sudan Doctors Network
The Sudan Doctors Network reported that RSF forces executed 16 unarmed civilians including 3 women in El Fasher, North Darfur on ethnic grounds, burying victims in mass graves on the city outskirts, and called on the international community to urgently intervene.
El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan

RSF
RSF forces invaded the city of Kurmuk in Blue Nile state after violent clashes, looting health facilities, destroying the hospital and pharmacy, stealing medical equipment, and beating health workers causing serious injuries, displacing over 3,000 civilians including women and children.
Kurmuk, Blue Nile, Sudan

Suleiman Omar Bilal
The executive director of Babanusa locality stated that the search for bodies of Division 22 infantry soldiers will continue despite landmine challenges until all remains inside and outside the division's buildings are recovered before the rainy season.
Babanusa, West Kordofan, Sudan

Fadl Mil
A community team working with the Sudanese Red Crescent recovered 123 bodies of Division 22 infantry soldiers over five days during Eid al-Fitr, with over 1,000 soldiers still missing and others held prisoner by the RSF.
Babanusa, West Kordofan, Sudan

OCHA
OCHA warned that escalating tensions along Sudan's borders with neighboring countries are increasing risks to civilian safety and that clashes near the Sudan-Ethiopia border are threatening humanitarian access to Kurmuk, Sali, and Danduru areas south of Damazin.
Kurmuk, Blue Nile, Sudan

OCHA
OCHA reported that drone strikes caused civilian casualties in Lagawa city in West Kordofan and Dilling city in South Kordofan, and called on all parties to de-escalate and protect civilians.
Lagawa, West Kordofan, Sudan

Abdullah Hamid
A Salamat tribal leader reported that 36 RSF-affiliated fighters were killed and 35 wounded in clashes between the Misseriya Salamat tribe and Nuer mercenaries in Al-Fula city, West Kordofan, triggered by the killing of two brothers by Nuer fighters.
Al-Fula, West Kordofan, Sudan

Sudan War Monitor
Sudanese military drones struck Saraf Omra market in North Darfur, destroying a fuel tanker and shops with at least 9 civilian injuries confirmed, while the RSF blocked WiFi networks to prevent casualty reporting.
Saraf Omra, North Darfur, Sudan

Sudan War Monitor
A Sudanese military drone strike on Manawashi market in South Darfur on the second day of Eid al-Fitr killed four civilians including women and children and injured four others.
Manawashi, South Darfur, Sudan

Taqaddum Alliance
Taqaddum Alliance (SPLM-N al-Hilu / RSF)
The Taqaddum alliance comprising the SPLM-N forces under General Abdel Aziz al-Hilu and RSF forces seized control of Kurmuk city and Barka area in Blue Nile state after hours of heavy fighting, routing the Sudanese Armed Forces and capturing senior officers.
Kurmuk, Blue Nile, Sudan

Sudanese Armed Forces
The Sudanese Armed Forces accused neighboring Ethiopia of involvement in the Taqaddum alliance's attack on Kurmuk and Barka in Blue Nile state, an allegation Ethiopia denies.

Abiy Ahmed
Ethiopia's government plans to push ahead with national elections scheduled for June 2026 despite ongoing war in Amhara region with Fano insurgents, large-scale displacement, and diminishing state control across several regions.
Amhara Region, Ethiopia

House of Federation
Ethiopia's House of Federation directed the National Election Board to administratively segregate five contested constituencies including Humera and Welkait from Tigray's electoral framework, prompting TPLF condemnation of a constitutional breach.
Welkait, Tigray, Ethiopia

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a letter accusing the Eritrean military of aggression and demanding immediate withdrawal of its troops from Ethiopian territory, which Eritrea dismissed as fabricated and politically motivated.
Ethiopia-Eritrea Border

Abiy Ahmed
Federal policies implemented after the Pretoria Agreement have preserved conditions that devastated civilian life during the Tigray war, with documented starvation deaths in Hitsats camp and a humanitarian blockade leaving civilians exposed.
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Anthony Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Albanese called for more certainty from US President Trump on the objectives of the Iran war, saying he wants to see de-escalation, while Australia has provided aircraft to defend the UAE but ruled out sending naval ships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump said the US and Iran have been meeting 'directly and indirectly' and that Iran's new leaders are 'very reasonable', suggesting a deal is likely as more US troops arrive in the region.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced Pakistan will host 'meaningful talks' between the US and Iran in coming days aimed at a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the ongoing conflict.

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf
Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf accused the US of sending messages about negotiations while planning a ground invasion, warning that Tehran is ready to respond if US soldiers are deployed and will not accept surrender.

Roland Lescure
French Finance Minister Lescure convened a G7 meeting of finance, energy ministers and central bank chiefs to address the economic impact of the Iran war, noting that Asia is particularly exposed to the energy supply crisis caused by Iran halting Gulf shipments.

President Trump said intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard is 'softer' than him on curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions, stating he is 'very strong' on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons because 'they'd use it immediately'.

Ahmed al-Sharaa
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is visiting Germany for talks on the Middle East war, reconstruction of Syria, and the return of Syrian refugees, in his first trip to Germany since ousting Assad in late 2024.
Syria

Friedrich Merz
German Chancellor Merz stated that Syrians now have 'no grounds for asylum in Germany' following the end of Syria's civil war, and has resumed deportations of criminals to Syria while discussing reconstruction at a political and business forum with President Sharaa.

Netanyahu ordered full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for the Latin Patriarch after Israeli police blocked Cardinal Pizzaballa from entering on Palm Sunday, citing security concerns from Iranian missile strikes near holy sites in Jerusalem.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa
The Latin Patriarchate called the blocking of Cardinal Pizzaballa from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at the Holy Sepulchre a 'grave precedent' stating it was the first time in centuries that Heads of the Church were prevented from celebrating at the site.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

Knesset
Israel's parliament approved the defence-heavy 699-billion shekel 2026 state budget with an additional 32 billion shekels for defence and a deficit target of 5% of GDP, averting snap elections as the joint US-Israel war on Iran costs about $1.6 billion per week.

Rachel Reeves
UK Finance Minister Reeves urged G7 counterparts not to pursue unilateral trade barriers during the Iran war, warning that protectionism could disrupt supply chains and drive up costs while the conflict causes the biggest-ever disruption to global energy supplies.

Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistan is hosting Saudi, Turkish, and Egyptian officials for talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, positioning itself as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States.

Turkish Central Bank
Turkey sold 22 tons of gold and swapped 34 more to steady financial markets amid turmoil caused by the Iran war, while weighing the use of gold reserves to defend the lira.

Israel security cabinet
Israel's security cabinet approved sweeping measures on February 8, 2026 to increase control over West Bank land as Palestinians mark the 50th anniversary of Land Day amid continued land confiscations and settlement expansion.

Trump claimed the US-Israeli war on Iran has effectively brought 'regime change' with key leadership layers 'decimated', and warned Iran won't have a country if they don't do 'everything we want to do'.

IAEA
The IAEA confirmed that Iran's Khondab heavy water production plant is no longer operational after suffering severe damage in an Israeli strike on March 27.
Khondab, Iran

Helyeh Doutaghi
A post-doctoral fellow in Tehran reported there was no warning before US-Israeli strikes hit the Iran University of Science and Technology on March 28, describing a wider pattern of attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure.

Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to expand its invasion in southern Lebanon, pushing deeper toward the Litani River to extend what he calls a 'buffer zone', as an explosion at a UN position killed a peacekeeper.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Iran's parliament speaker warned that Iranian forces are 'waiting for the arrival of American soldiers on the ground to set them on fire and punish their regional allies', accusing the US of plotting a ground invasion despite publicly pushing for negotiations.

Iran Ministry of Energy
Iran's Ministry of Energy reported power outages in Tehran, its surrounding region and neighbouring Alborz province following attacks on electricity industry facilities, as Israel escalated strikes on central and western Iran.

Kuwait Ministry of Electricity
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity confirmed an Iranian attack on a power and water desalination plant killed one Indian worker and caused significant material damage, as Gulf states report intercepting drones and missiles amid escalating regional conflict.

Kuwait Defence Ministry
Kuwait's Defence Ministry reported 14 missiles and 12 drones detected in Kuwaiti airspace, with several drones targeting a military camp and injuring 10 servicemen who were hospitalized.

Trump stated in an interview that he wants to 'take the oil in Iran' while Tehran accuses Washington of plotting a ground attack despite publicly pushing for a negotiated deal.

France, Germany, Italy, UK foreign ministers
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom expressed 'deep concern' over Israel's death penalty bill, warning of its 'de facto discriminatory character' and risk to Israel's democratic commitments.

Amnesty International
Amnesty International said Israel's proposed death penalty expansion would make capital punishment 'another discriminatory tool in Israel's system of apartheid' weaponised against Palestinians.
Israel/Palestine

Ebrahim Zolfaghari
IRGC spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari dismissed threats of US ground operations, stating that Trump 'only understands the language of force' as the Pentagon reportedly prepares plans involving thousands of troops on the ground in Iran.

Israeli police
Israeli police blocked the Latin Patriarch from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday for the first time in centuries, as Christians in Jerusalem and Gaza marked Holy Week under wartime restrictions.

Brent crude benchmark
Brent crude surged more than 3 percent to top $116 a barrel, its highest since March 19, as Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted one-fifth of global oil and LNG supplies, driving prices up nearly 60 percent since the war began.

Nickolay Mladenov
Trump-appointed Board of Peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov told the UN Security Council that 'the people of Gaza want reconstruction, and reconstruction requires the decommissioning of weapons', demanding complete disarmament of Hamas as a precondition for humanitarian aid.
Gaza Strip, Palestine

UN FAO/WFP
The UN food agency reported that 640,600 people in Gaza face the most severe level of acute food insecurity classified as famine, topping the global famine list ahead of Sudan with 637,200 affected.
Gaza Strip, Palestine

Handala
Iran-linked Handala hackers breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal Gmail account and published personal photos, documents, and email correspondence, claiming it was retaliation for FBI domain seizures and the US government's $10 million reward for information on group members.

Iranian Government
Agreed to allow humanitarian aid and agricultural shipments through the Strait of Hormuz following a United Nations request

Israel Defense Forces
Targeted Iran's naval weapons production facilities and stated it would finish attacking essential weapons production sites within a few days

U.S. Department of Defense
Has struck more than 11,000 Iranian targets in the war against Iran, with approximately 2,500 Marines deployed to the region

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Confirmed looting and destruction of health facilities in Al-Karmak city in Blue Nile State, and intensified health services in Ed Daein after deadly airstrike on Ed Daein Teaching Hospital on March 20
Ed Daein, East Darfur

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Reported SAF airstrikes and drone strikes disrupting main transport corridors including supply routes to El Obeid, Dilling, and Kadugli, cutting off humanitarian aid to vulnerable communities
Darfur and Kordofan, Sudan

SPLM-N
Confirmed SAF conducted an airstrike targeting civilians at a funeral gathering in Biyam, Senout area of Nuba Mountains, killing 7 and injuring 46 people
Senout, Nuba Mountains, South Kordofan

Rapid Support Forces
Seized control of Mugjeh area in Baw district of Blue Nile State on March 26 as part of their advancing operations after capturing Karmak, Barka, and Jarut
Blue Nile State

Yale HRL
Published report describing SAF's deliberate Eid al-Fitr airstrike on East Darfur hospital as a war crime
Ed Daein, East Darfur

Al-Azraq Hassan Hamida
At least two missiles hit Ed-Daein Teaching Hospital about 20 minutes apart in a double-tap strike during Eid al-Fitr, killing 70 people including 13 children and 8 health workers
Ed-Daein, East Darfur

WHO
More than 2,000 people have been killed in over 200 documented attacks on healthcare facilities across Sudan since the conflict began

Tom Fletcher
The attack on Ed-Daein Teaching Hospital is part of a recurring pattern; medical care is protected under international humanitarian law but this law is being ignored in Sudan
Ed-Daein, East Darfur

OCHA
Over 500 civilians have been killed in drone airstrikes across Sudan between January and mid-March 2026 alone, confirming the devastating impact of high-tech weapons in populated areas

RSF
RSF claimed full control of Kurmuk town in Blue Nile State after days of fighting, seizing military equipment including tanks and capturing senior army officers in their first major success on the new Blue Nile front
Kurmuk, Blue Nile State

Le Monde Investigation
Burkina Faso-registered Batot Air has made at least 36 cargo flights between the UAE and Ethiopia over four months, reportedly transporting military supplies and RSF leaders including Hemedti while never operating in Burkina Faso
UAE to Ethiopia corridor

Ilaria Allegrozzi
JNIM brutality against civilians in Burkina Faso has been unrelenting, with the country now ranked as the world's most terrorism-affected nation ahead of Mali
Burkina Faso

ICG analysts
The militant advance beyond the Sahel into northern Benin and Togo has become a major security concern as JNIM expands from its base into coastal West African states
Northern Benin

Pakistan will be honoured to host and facilitate meaningful talks between the US and Iran in coming days for a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the ongoing conflict

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf
As long as the Americans seek Iran's surrender, our response is that we will never accept humiliation; Tehran is ready to respond if US soldiers are deployed

Turkey-Egypt-Saudi Arabia consortium
Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia have proposed a Suez Canal-style consortium to manage oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, with proposals forwarded to the White House by Pakistan

I have instructed the military to further expand the existing security buffer zone in southern Lebanon; we are determined to fundamentally change the security situation in the north

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa
For the first time in centuries, the Heads of the Church were prevented from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, calling it a grave precedent disregarding Christian sensibilities worldwide
Jerusalem Old City

Israel launched over 140 airstrikes on central and western Iran including Tehran over 24 hours, hitting ballistic missile production facilities used by Iran's defence ministry

IRGC
IRGC struck an industrial complex in southern Israel with ballistic missiles in retaliation for ongoing US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran
Southern Israel

Iran Energy Ministry
Power outages reported across Tehran following what the ministry described as attacks on electricity industry facilities amid continued US-Israeli airstrikes

Joseph Aoun
The Israeli strike that killed three journalists including Al Manar correspondent Ali Shoeib in Jezzine, southern Lebanon constitutes a blatant crime
Jezzine, Southern Lebanon

Laurent Nunez
The attempted bombing outside Bank of America's Paris branch near the Champs-Elysees may have been motivated by the Middle East war and carried out by proxies linked to Iran
Paris, France

Kuwait Defence Ministry
Ten Kuwaiti service members were injured in an Iranian attack on a military camp as Iran continues targeting positions in the Gulf region

Lebanese Health Ministry
Israeli strikes have killed 1,238 people in Lebanon since the start of hostilities with Hezbollah on March 2 when the Iran war began

Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon
Iran's ambassador will not leave Lebanon despite being declared persona non grata and ordered to quit the country, defying a Sunday deadline set by the Lebanese foreign ministry
Beirut, Lebanon

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Accused the US of secretly planning a ground attack on Iran while publicly sending messages of negotiation, and warned that Iranian forces are ready to set American soldiers on fire if they arrive on the ground

The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran including raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops, according to the Washington Post citing US officials

Pope Leo XIV
Said God rejects the prayers of leaders who wage wars and have hands full of blood, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Iran war and stating that military airstrikes are indiscriminate and should be banned

Mohamed Arrachedi
ITF received over 1,000 messages from seafarers stranded around the Strait of Hormuz since the war began, with approximately 20,000 seafarers stuck in the Gulf and at least eight seafarers or dock workers killed

Announced Pakistan would be honored to host and facilitate direct US-Iran talks in coming days, after a quadrilateral meeting with foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt in Islamabad

Told Pakistan's PM Sharif that Iran had been attacked twice during earlier nuclear talks with the US and that confidence-building measures would be required before Tehran could consider direct dialogue

Ordered the military to further expand the security buffer zone invasion in southern Lebanon, declaring Israel is determined to fundamentally change the situation in the north

Announced the Houthis carried out their first and second military operations against Israel using cruise missiles and drones, vowing to continue operations until Israel ceases its attacks and aggression

Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces
An Iranian missile barrage struck a chemical plant near Beersheba in southern Israel, causing a fire at the industrial zone
Beersheba, Israel

Israel Police
Prevented the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass, marking the first time in centuries church leaders were barred from the ceremony

Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces
Iranian missiles and drones reportedly damaged multiple KC-135 tankers and an E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, wounding at least 15 American soldiers
Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia

Sudan Doctors Network
Reported that the RSF and allies shelled residential areas in Dilling, South Kordofan, killing at least 14 people including five children, and warned of a catastrophic scenario similar to el-Fasher
Dilling, South Kordofan, Sudan

Arsenio Dominguez
Warned of 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz and called for a humanitarian corridor and de-escalation, stating that while ships can be insured, human lives cannot

Mostafa Madbouly
Enforced emergency energy-saving measures for one month including shop closures at 9 PM, 50% reduction in street lighting, 30% cut in government vehicle fuel, and remote work on Sundays from April 1, due to surging global oil prices from the Iran war
Egypt

Unnamed Iranian military official
Warned that if the US tries to open the Strait of Hormuz by force, Iran has both the will and ability to create a credible threat against the Bab al-Mandeb Strait as well
Bab al-Mandeb Strait

German Parliamentary Research Service
Concluded that the US-Israeli war against Iran violates the prohibition on use of force under the UN Charter and warned that use of US military bases in Germany including Ramstein could make Germany complicit under international law
Ramstein Air Base, Germany

Lebanese authorities
Condemned the Israeli airstrike on a vehicle near Jezzine in southern Lebanon that killed three journalists as a war crime, with 1,142 killed and 3,315 wounded in the Israeli assault since March 2
Jezzine, Southern Lebanon

Hossein Sadeghi
At least 281 students and teachers have been killed in US-Israeli attacks on Iran since February, with 789 educational facilities damaged including 700 schools

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa
Israeli police prevented the Latin Patriarch from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass, the first such ban in centuries, described as a grave precedent disregarding the sensitivities of billions of Christians
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

Jean-Noel Barrot
If confirmed that journalists were deliberately targeted by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon, it would be extremely serious and a blatant violation of international law
Jezzine, southern Lebanon

IRGC
All universities of Israel and American universities in West Asia are now considered legitimate targets in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes on Iranian educational facilities
West Asia (Middle East region)

General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force
Bahraini air defenses have intercepted and destroyed 174 missiles and 391 drones targeting the kingdom since Iranian attacks began on February 28

Mohammed Mansour
Closure of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait is among the options being considered as part of escalation against Israel and the US, with the Houthis acting in joint coordination with Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq
Bab al-Mandeb Strait

UK Defence Source
Britain is preparing to deploy RFA Lyme Bay equipped with autonomous mine-clearance drones to the Strait of Hormuz to support mine-clearing efforts and resume merchant shipping

Israeli Army Spokesperson
The Alpinist Unit crossed for the first time from the Syrian Golan Heights into southern Lebanon to conduct a targeted operation against groups attempting to establish a foothold along the border
Shebaa Farms / Mount Dov, southern Lebanon

Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf
The US is openly calling for negotiations while secretly planning a ground attack on Iran, and Iran is prepared for any ground operation with a decisive response

The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of potential ground operations in Iran including raids on Kharg Island and coastal operations near the Strait of Hormuz, though no presidential decision has been made

The Houthis carried out two military operations targeting vital sites in southern Israel with cruise missiles and drones, conducted simultaneously with Iranian and Hezbollah operations
Southern Israel (Dimona/Beersheba/Eilat)

Iran has agreed to allow 20 more Pakistani-flagged ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a harbinger of peace and urging dialogue and diplomacy as the only way forward

Joseph Aoun
The Israeli airstrike killing three journalists near Jezzine constitutes a blatant crime that violates all norms, and called on international bodies to take action
Jezzine, southern Lebanon

CENTCOM
USS Tripoli amphibious assault vessel carrying approximately 3,500 sailors and Marines with transport and strike fighter aircraft arrived in the CENTCOM area of responsibility
Persian Gulf / Middle East

Malek Shariati
Iran is urgently discussing withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, including cancellation of the 2014 nuclear deal countermeasure law and pursuing new agreements with BRICS nations

Geneva Centre for Democracy and Human Rights
Filed formal request to the Swiss Federal Council for an emergency meeting of Geneva Convention parties over proposed Israeli law permitting execution of Palestinian prisoners
Occupied Palestinian Territory

Iranian Health Ministry
Over 230 children have been killed and 1,800 wounded in the ongoing US-Israeli offensive on Iran since it began on February 28

Ibrahim Kalin
The ongoing war involving Israel, the US, and Iran risks escalating into a wider global crisis and Turkey has made intense diplomatic efforts to prevent it from spreading beyond the region
Middle East region

Iranian Official
Iran has adopted a selective approach to Strait of Hormuz access based on diplomatic alignment, granting safe passage to friendly nations like China, India and Russia while blocking others including Indonesia

Iranian Military Command
Iran is mobilizing up to one million fighters including regular troops, reservists and paramilitary groups to defend against a potential US ground invasion, with reinforcements concentrated at Kharg Island
Kharg Island, Persian Gulf

Ordered the military to immediately strike bridges over the Litani River in southern Lebanon to limit Hezbollah's ability to move fighters and weapons

Lebanese President
Warned of a possible Israeli invasion of Lebanon and urged international action to prevent further escalation

Threatened to obliterate Iran's power plants starting with the largest if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours

Iranian Government
Threatened to strike all US and Israeli infrastructure across the region if Iranian facilities come under further attack following Trump's ultimatum

Afghan and Pakistani Officials
A temporary Eid ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan has taken effect following weeks of escalating cross-border violence, though officials describe it as temporary with no clear long-term de-escalation
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border

Iranian State Media
Confirmed the assassination of Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, and Major General Gholamreza Soleimani by US and Israeli forces

Joseph Kent
Director of US National Counterterrorism Center
Resigned saying Iran poses no threat to the US and accused Israel of dragging America into a war using the same tactics that led to the Iraq war

Ali Larijani
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council
Urged Islamic countries and the Muslim Ummah to support Iran against American-Zionist aggression in the name of Islamic unity, declaring Iran will continue on the path of resistance

Hamdullah Firat
Accused Pakistan's military of launching an airstrike on Kabul's Omar Addiction Treatment Hospital killing at least 400 people and injuring 250
Kabul, Afghanistan

Pakistan Military Spokesperson
Dismissed Afghan hospital bombing claims as false and aimed at misleading public opinion, asserting that Pakistani military targeted a military installation in Kabul and Nangarhar province
Kabul, Afghanistan

Iain Overton
Said Britain is politically trying to say it is not at war with Iran but operationally it increasingly looks like it is, as British bases host US bombers and RAF intercepts Iranian drones

Keir Starmer
Stated the UK will take necessary action to defend itself and allies but will not be drawn into the wider war with Iran, while working toward ending the fighting

Hamas (Islamic Resistance Movement)
Called on Iran to avoid targeting neighbouring Muslim countries while condemning the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as a violation of international law threatening regional peace

Senior Israeli Official (unnamed)
Confirmed plans to expand ground operations to seize all territory south of the Litani River and dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure, saying they will do what they did in Gaza

Ayaki Ito
Reported 600,000 to 1 million Iranian households (up to 3.2 million people) are now temporarily displaced inside Iran, with over 4.1 million displaced across the Middle East since the US-Israeli escalation

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei
Vowed Iran will avenge the blood of martyrs and continue fighting, emphasising Iran's strategic leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and that no external force should expect Tehran to capitulate

Department of Homeland Security
Identified the Michigan synagogue shooter as Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a Lebanese-American citizen whose family members were killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon
Michigan, United States

Israeli Health Ministry
Confirmed 14 Israelis killed and 2,745 injured in Iranian missile and drone attacks since the war began on February 28, with 85 people still hospitalised

Lebanese Health Ministry
Reported over 850 people killed and 2,105 injured in Lebanon since March 2 as Israeli strikes and Hezbollah attacks intensify across the border

Israeli Army
Identified the Qasmiya Bridge in southern Lebanon as a primary target, claiming it is being used for militant activity and transfer of operatives under civilian cover
Qasmiya Bridge, Southern Lebanon

Muhammad Ishaq Dar
Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Iran has agreed to allow 20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with two ships crossing daily, calling it a harbinger of peace

Declared the Houthis will not allow the US and Israel to use the Red Sea for attacks on Iran, warning 'our fingers are on the trigger'
Red Sea / Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Ansar Allah
Claimed to have fired a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at sensitive Israeli military sites in southern Israel, their first strike since the start of the Iran war
Southern Israel

Effie Defrin
Stated Israel is preparing for a multifront war in response to the Houthi missile attack from Yemen

Dismissed the Houthis as a distraction, stating Israel continues to attack Iran with full force and will choose when and how to strike Yemen

Bahrain Interior Ministry
Sounded air raid sirens and urged citizens and residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place following incoming missile and drone threats from Iran

Claimed responsibility for targeting key industrial facilities in the UAE and Bahrain, including aluminium plants, in retaliatory strikes
Bahrain / UAE

Threatened to target US university campuses across the Middle East unless the US officially condemns the bombing of Iranian universities by noon Monday March 30
Gulf States (Qatar, UAE)

Fars News Agency
Multiple explosions reported across Tehran and other Iranian cities including Isfahan, Tabriz and Qom as US-Israel attacks continued overnight

Announced it targeted Iran's naval weapons production facilities and would finish attacking essential weapons production sites within days

Accused the US of making unreasonable demands and exhibiting contradictory actions, expressing scepticism about recent diplomatic efforts to end the war

Announced that Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt have sent top diplomats to Islamabad for talks aimed at ending the Iran war, following extensive discussions with Iranian President Pezeshkian

Kuwait Ministry of Defence
Responded to hostile missile and drone attacks from Iran, indicating a heightened security situation in the country

India MEA
Reported over one crore Indian nationals reside in West Asian and Gulf countries, with 3.75 lakh already evacuated amid the ongoing conflict, the largest population being 43 lakh in the UAE
West Asia / Gulf Region

Farea Al-Muslimi
Warned that Houthi involvement in the Iran war marks a serious and deeply concerning escalation with significant implications for regional stability and global trade
Yemen / Red Sea

Ahmed Nagi
Warned that Houthi attacks on vessels would push up oil prices and destabilize all of maritime security, with impact not limited to the energy market

Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen
Declared suspension of all contact between Southwest State and the federal government in Mogadishu, accusing it of active destabilisation of the federal system
Baidoa, Somalia

Michael Rubin
Predicted a US retaliatory strike on Yemen following Houthi attacks, saying the conflict is rapidly becoming about energy flows and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea

Iran has agreed to allow 20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with two ships crossing daily, calling it a harbinger of peace

Told Pakistan's PM that trust is needed to facilitate talks, while praising Pakistan's diplomatic mediation efforts between Iran and the US

Saudi Aramco
Saudi East-West pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is pumping at full capacity of 7 million barrels per day, with crude exports via Yanbu reaching 5 million barrels per day
Yanbu

Said the US can achieve all objectives without ground troops but acknowledged deploying forces to the region so Trump would have maximum flexibility to adjust strategy

Claimed the Houthis fired a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting sensitive Israeli military sites in southern Israel, their first attack since the Iran war began

Preparing plans for weeks of ground operations in Iran including potential raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz, though Trump has not yet approved deployment
Kharg Island

Carried out a wave of attacks on Tehran targeting infrastructure sites belonging to Iran's government, after threatening to escalate and expand its campaign against Tehran

Said military operations in Afghanistan would continue without a specific timeline, underscoring there is no doubt about their continuation
Afghanistan

Alba
Confirmed an attack on its aluminium smelting facility amid regional military escalation in the Middle East

Ansar Allah
Declared they would continue military operations until the aggression on all fronts ended, entering the Iran war and raising risk of renewed Red Sea shipping disruption

US Central Command
First contingent of thousands of Marines arrived in the Middle East on an amphibious assault ship, with the 82nd Airborne Division also expected to deploy

Struck Iran's nuclear facilities hours after threatening to escalate and expand its campaign against Tehran
Iran nuclear facilities

Iranian military
Struck a base in Saudi Arabia wounding US service members and damaging planes, in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities
Saudi Arabia (US base)

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Condemned Iran's unprovoked and terrorist missile attacks on the UAE and regional nations as a flagrant violation of international law, affirming the right of targeted countries to take necessary measures to safeguard sovereignty

Declared that attacks on Iranian military industry have intensified and within a few days Israel will complete attacks on all critical components, after striking Iran's Marine Industries Organisation headquarters in Tehran

Said the US expects to conclude military operations against Iran within weeks, as the Pentagon prepares for potential ground operations including raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops

Claimed the Houthis fired a barrage of cruise missiles and drones targeting vital and military sites in Israel, marking their first attack on Israel since the war began a month ago

Declared they would continue operations until the aggression on all fronts ended, after entering the month-old Middle East war with missile strikes on Israel

Urged citizens and residents to take shelter and remain calm after air raid sirens were activated across the country following reports of incoming missile and drone threats

Stated it was responding to hostile missile and drone attacks, as air raid sirens were activated across the country

Confirmed its industrial facility was targeted in an Iranian attack, with two employees sustaining minor injuries, while assessing the extent of damage to facilities

Claimed responsibility for targeting key industrial facilities in the region including aluminium plants in the UAE and Bahrain, warning these strikes mark a shift from defensive to offensive posture

Danielle Brouwer
Warned that emergency cholera medical supplies for several African countries including Chad and Sudan are stuck in a Dubai logistics backlog caused by the Iran war, with airlift costs 70% above normal rates
Chad

Lorenzo Pezzoli
WHO team lead for epidemic bacterial diseases
Warned that supply chain disruption from the Iran war will have dramatic consequences for cholera response in Africa, as the disease is explosive and requires control within days

Condemned continued Israeli attacks on Iran including strikes on civilian infrastructure, and briefed Iranian President Pezeshkian on Pakistan's diplomatic outreach to create a conducive environment for peace talks

Stressed the need to build trust to facilitate peace talks and mediation, while expressing skepticism about diplomatic efforts to end the war, during a one-hour call with Pakistan's PM Sharif

Volodymyr Zelensky
Signed 10-year defence cooperation deals with Saudi Arabia and Qatar during unannounced Gulf visits, including joint production lines and collaboration on countering missiles and drones

Qatar
Signed a defence agreement with Ukraine including collaboration on countering threats from missiles and unmanned aerial systems, joint investments and exchange of expertise

Rakan Nassereddine
Stated that 46 rescuers and 5 medical staff have been killed by Israel since the start of the war with Hezbollah on March 2, including nine new paramedic deaths

Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran
Stated they found and dismantled more than 120 unexploded cluster bombs allegedly dropped during US and Israeli attacks on Fars province around Shiraz

Bangladesh
Won a landslide election victory defeating a more extreme Islamist coalition, though Islamic parties secured the highest number of seats in the nation's history with 289 of 300 contested seats won by the two main Muslim factions

Drafted plans for potential ground operations in Iran including limited raids targeting Kharg Island oil export hub and coastal areas near the Strait of Hormuz to neutralize weapons threatening shipping

Announced Iran will allow 20 ships under Pakistani flag through the Strait of Hormuz, as part of Pakistan's diplomatic efforts during the ongoing conflict

Struck the headquarters of Iran's Marine Industries Organisation in Tehran, saying the facility developed a wide range of naval weaponry, as part of intensified attacks on Iranian military industry

Will host a meeting with Turkish and Saudi foreign ministers to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East, as part of regional diplomatic push to ease tensions

Declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to shipping from hostile powers, with its grip on the strategic waterway shaking global energy markets and prices as over 3,000 people have been killed in the month-old war

Effie Defrin
Israel will complete strikes on all vital components of Iran's military industry within days, destroying most of Iran's military production capabilities and making restoration take a long time

Israel is prepared for a multi-front war including the Houthis, and warned that anyone who tries to harm Israeli citizens will pay a price

Israeli army has killed more than 850 Hezbollah militants and is deepening control in southern Lebanon to prevent direct fire on northern Israeli settlements

Gave Iran until April 6 to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, setting a deadline amid ongoing military operations

Claimed two missile launches at Israel, entering the monthlong US-Israel-Iran war and threatening to target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Kuwait MoD
Kuwait has activated its national air defense network to full readiness and is tracking multiple aerial threats over the northern Gulf. All US military assets have been asked to vacate Kuwaiti territory.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to a bilateral shipping corridor through the Gulf of Oman to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring continued oil and LNG exports to Pakistan under the current crisis.

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
Pakistan is hosting multilateral talks in Islamabad between Iran, Turkey, and Gulf state representatives to explore a ceasefire framework and prevent further escalation.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Operation Epic Fury has achieved its primary objectives. Phase one targeting of Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure is complete. We are evaluating conditions for a possible pause in operations.

Aramco CEO Amin Nasser
The East-West Pipeline is operating at full capacity to route Saudi crude exports to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi oil production and exports remain uninterrupted.
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

QatarEnergy CEO
A missile strike on Ras Laffan Industrial City has caused significant damage to one LNG liquefaction train. Qatar's LNG export capacity has been reduced by approximately 15 percent.
Ras Laffan, Qatar

Ali Shamkhani
Iran has the legal right and capability to close the Strait of Hormuz under international law as an act of self-defense. This option remains fully on the table.

IDF Spokesperson
Israeli forces struck the Marine Industries Organization facility in Bandar Abbas, Iran, destroying submarine construction infrastructure and naval missile stockpiles.
Bandar Abbas, Iran

SBP Governor
The State Bank has issued emergency guidelines permitting Pakistani banks to process Iranian energy payments through a rupee-rial settlement mechanism, bypassing SWIFT.

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
India is coordinating the evacuation of approximately 180,000 Indian nationals from Gulf states via emergency flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Kuwait City and Muscat.

Pentagon Spokesperson
US Central Command is conducting contingency planning for potential ground operations in Iran to secure nuclear sites if aerial strikes prove insufficient to neutralize the nuclear program.

Omani FM Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi
Oman reaffirms its neutrality and offers its good offices for back-channel communications between Washington and Tehran. The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to international navigation.

Moscow, Russia
Kaspersky confirmed that the Coruna iOS exploit kit, actively deployed against iPhones running iOS 13.0-17.2.1 via watering-hole attacks, is a continuously maintained evolution of the Operation Triangulation framework originally attributed to Russian intelligence, and is now being leveraged by multiple threat actors globally.

SAF spokesperson
The SAF claimed it repelled a major RSF assault on Delling city in South Kordofan, destroying dozens of enemy vehicles and forcing the attacking forces to withdraw, though the claims could not be independently verified.
Delling, South Kordofan, Sudan

Emergency Chamber Geisan
At least 425 families fled fighting in Geisan, Blue Nile State, with displaced civilians facing severe shortages of food, shelter, and basic services.
Geisan, Blue Nile State, Sudan

RSF/Tasees spokesperson
The RSF and allied Sudan Founding Alliance claimed to have seized control of several areas in North Kordofan and Blue Nile State, though the claims remain unverified.
North Kordofan, Sudan

Eyob Tilahun Abera
Ethiopia is proceeding with national elections scheduled for June despite ongoing armed conflict between government forces and Fano insurgents in Amhara region, active fighting in Oromia, and escalating tensions in Tigray, raising serious doubts about the credibility of the process.
Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Ethiopian MFA
Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a letter on 7 February accusing the Eritrean military of aggression and demanding immediate withdrawal of its forces from Ethiopian territory; Eritrea dismissed the allegations as fabricated and politically motivated.
Ethiopia-Eritrea border

Kiros Nigus Thegay
Federal authorities are maintaining siege-like restrictions in Tigray — including banking, fuel distribution, telecommunications, and humanitarian aid obstruction — preserving conditions of managed deprivation three years after the Pretoria Agreement formally ended the war.
Tigray, Ethiopia

Houthi forces launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and cruise missiles targeting multiple sensitive Israeli military sites in southern Israel and Tel Aviv in response to the US-Israeli aggression against Iran.

We have closed the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea to all US and Israeli-affiliated vessels and will target any ship violating our blockade until the aggression against Iran ceases.

IDF Spokesperson
Israeli Air Force conducted a second wave of strikes on Iran's ballistic missile production facilities in Isfahan and Parchin, destroying an estimated 60 percent of Iran's remaining missile manufacturing capacity.

IRGC Commander
Any US military base or campus in the Gulf region is a legitimate target. We hold Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE responsible for allowing American forces to launch attacks on Iran from their soil.

The deliberate targeting of Iranian university campuses and civilian research institutions is a war crime. We call on the UN Security Council to convene an emergency session.

IRGC Commander
IRGC missile units struck the ALBA aluminum plant in Bahrain and the Emirates Global Aluminium smelter in Abu Dhabi as retaliation for Gulf state complicity in US-Israeli aggression.

UAE MoD Spokesperson
UAE air defense systems successfully intercepted three ballistic missiles over Abu Dhabi. The UAE condemns the unprovoked Iranian attack on civilian industrial infrastructure.

BDF Spokesperson
Bahraini Patriot batteries intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles over Manama. The ALBA aluminum facility sustained minor damage from debris. No civilian casualties reported.
Manama, Bahrain

Coordination of Emergency Rooms in Jebel Marra and Tawila
A fire in El Omda displacement camp in Tawila, North Darfur killed a five-year-old child and destroyed more than 900 homes, leaving an estimated 4,500–6,000 displaced people without shelter.
Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan

Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees)
At least 34 people were killed and 63 injured when drone strikes hit Abu Zabad in West Kordofan on 8 March, with most victims being women and children; the alliance condemned the attacks as war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Abu Zabad, West Kordofan, Sudan

Mahamat Idriss Déby
President Déby ordered the immediate closure of Chad's 1,300-kilometre border with Sudan and placed the military on maximum alert following a deadly drone strike that killed civilians in the border town of El Tina.
El Tina, Chad-Sudan border

SAF
The Sudanese Armed Forces confirmed the RSF paramilitary has taken control of Bara in North Kordofan after SAF troops withdrew following what they described as a 'heroic battle'.
Bara, North Kordofan, Sudan

UNHCR
More than 76% of Sudanese refugee families in Chad report their children have dropped out of school since fleeing the conflict, highlighting the scale of educational disruption caused by the Sudan war.
Adré, Eastern Chad

U.S. Embassy, South Sudan
The U.S. Embassy in Juba withdrew its funded laboratory personnel and equipment from South Sudan's National Public Health Laboratory after reports the facility was occupied by military forces and placed under the control of an individual alleged to have diverted aid.
Juba, South Sudan

Eyob Tilahun Abera
Ethiopia is proceeding with national elections scheduled for June 2026 despite active fighting between government forces and Fano insurgents across Amhara, escalating tensions in Tigray, and armed conflict persisting in multiple zones of Oromia.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Nebiyu Daniel Meshesha
The Horn of Africa is drifting toward large-scale conflict as Sudan's civil war intersects with Ethiopia's internal wars and external powers deepen security involvement, with armed drones and new financial networks lowering barriers to intervention.
Horn of Africa

Government of Ethiopia
On 7 February 2026 Ethiopia's Foreign Ministry sent a letter accusing the Eritrean military of aggression and demanding immediate withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Ethiopian territory; Eritrea dismissed the allegations as fabricated and politically motivated.
Ethiopia-Eritrea border

Kiros Nigus Thegay
Tigray remains under effective siege with millions displaced, banking, fuel, and telecommunications tightly restricted, and aid to displacement camps obstructed; the Abiy government has weaponized the 2022 Pretoria Agreement as a mechanism of political pressure rather than a path to recovery.
Tigray Region, Ethiopia

Yemane G. Meskel
Eritrea entered Tigray in November 2020 'at the request of the Ethiopian government', as confirmed by the Eritrean Minister of Information, a claim corroborated by Ethiopian military chief Field Marshal Birhanu Jula.
Tigray Region, Ethiopia

Africa Politology (Russian state successor to Wagner)
Leaked internal documents show Russian operatives from Africa Politology worked throughout 2024 in N'Djamena to build ties with Chadian authorities, spread anti-Western narratives, and target opposition figure Succès Masra during election year, as part of efforts to shift Chad from Western toward Russian influence.
N'Djamena, Chad

Institute for Economics and Peace
The Global Terrorism Index 2026 reports that the Sahel is now the world's deadliest region for terrorism for the third consecutive year, with nearly half of global terrorism deaths occurring there in 2025, driven by jihadist groups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
Sahel region, West Africa

Ladd Serwat
US military bases in Djibouti and Somalia lie within range of Iranian-aligned groups following the US-Israel war on Iran that started 1 March 2026, raising direct security concerns for the Horn of Africa; fuel prices in Mogadishu have doubled from $0.60 to $1.25 since the strikes began.
Mogadishu, Somalia

Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree
Yemen's Houthi rebels entered the month-old Middle East war, claiming two missile and drone attacks on Israeli military sites, opening a new front that threatens Red Sea shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

The Houthis will not allow the US and Israel to use the Red Sea for attacks on Iran, and warned they are prepared to blockade Bab al-Mandeb Strait disrupting global shipping if aggression continues.

The Pentagon is preparing plans for weeks of US ground operations in Iran, including potential seizure of Kharg Island oil export hub and coastal raids near the Strait of Hormuz, though President Trump has not yet approved deployment.

The United States expects to conclude military operations against Iran within weeks and can achieve all its objectives without ground troops, but is deploying forces so the president has maximum flexibility.

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin
Israel is preparing for a multi-front war including the Houthis; the IDF has killed more than 850 Hezbollah militants and is deepening control in southern Lebanon to prevent direct fire on northern Israeli settlements.

Esmaeil Baqaei
US-Israeli strikes have deliberately targeted Iran's academic institutions including Isfahan University of Technology and University of Science and Technology in Tehran, aiming to cripple Iran's scientific foundation and cultural heritage.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened to strike US university campuses across the Middle East including Texas A&M in Qatar and NYU in the UAE unless Washington formally condemns attacks on Iranian universities by noon Monday March 30.
Qatar / UAE

IRGC Aerospace and Naval Forces
The IRGC conducted a combined targeted operation with missiles and drones against Emirates Global Aluminium (EMAL) in the UAE and Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks on Iranian steel plants.
UAE / Bahrain

Alba industrial facility, Bahrain
Alba confirmed its industrial facility was targeted in an Iranian attack, with two employees sustaining minor injuries, following the IRGC's claimed strike on the plant in retaliation for attacks on Iranian industrial sites.

UAE air defenses intercepted ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drone attacks launched from Iran; the Defense Ministry confirmed explosions heard around the country were the result of interception operations.

Manama, Bahrain
Air raid sirens were activated across Bahrain following Iranian missile and drone attacks, with authorities urging citizens and residents to take shelter and remain calm.

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping from hostile powers and now demands full sovereign recognition over the strait as one of five conditions to end the war, adding a new demand not previously on Tehran's list.

Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's east-west pipeline is pumping at full capacity of 7 million barrels per day to Yanbu on the Red Sea, with crude exports reaching 5 million barrels a day as the kingdom reroutes oil to bypass the blocked Strait of Hormuz.

Ras Laffan, Qatar
An Iranian strike on Qatar's Ras Laffan natural gas terminal on March 18 wiped out 17% of Qatar's LNG export capacity, with repairs expected to take up to five years.

Pakistan hosted multilateral talks with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt in Islamabad to discuss de-escalation of the Middle East war, positioning itself as a key diplomatic mediator.

Iran agreed to allow 20 more Pakistani-flagged ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz at a rate of two ships per day, which Dar called a harbinger of peace and a meaningful step toward regional stability.

Iranian President Pezeshkian told Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif that trust is needed to facilitate peace talks, praising Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkey and Syria are jointly developing an alternative trade route linking the Gulf to Europe via railway and oil pipelines through Syria, bypassing Israeli ports at Haifa and Ashdod and exploiting the Hormuz blockade.
Damascus, Syria

The Pentagon is developing options for potential ground operations in Iran for the president, but preparations do not indicate a final decision has been made.

Hezbollah
Hezbollah said it attacked Israeli military bases near Safad as part of ongoing operations, while three Lebanese journalists were killed in an Israeli strike on a media vehicle in southern Lebanon.
Northern Israel / Southern Lebanon

Salalah Port, Oman
Maersk temporarily suspended operations at Oman's Salalah port on the Arabian Sea after a drone attack injured one worker and damaged a crane, disrupting shipping rerouted around the closed Strait of Hormuz.

The IEA described the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market, with the loss of approximately 20 million barrels of oil per day.

Iran-aligned Void Manticore (Handala persona), operating under IRGC/MOIS direction, has shifted from custom wiper malware to weaponizing enterprise MDM platforms, pushing legitimate remote-wipe commands to over 200,000 devices globally while groups including Agonizing Serpens (Agrius), OilRig, Evasive Serpens, and Curious Serpens continue escalating espionage and sabotage operations.

Unit 42 documented a broad escalation of Iranian APT activity, with IRGC and MOIS cyber units (OilRig, Evasive Serpens, Curious Serpens, Agrius) increasingly adopting living-off-the-land techniques and identity abuse to evade detection, as Iran views cyberspace as a strategic equalizer enabling retaliation without crossing geographic boundaries.

BleepingComputer / Aikido / Socket / Endor Labs
Threat actor TeamPCP, responsible for a cascade of supply-chain attacks against Aqua Security's Trivy, LiteLLM, Checkmarx, and Telnyx PyPI packages using a shared credential-harvesting infrastructure, has also conducted wiper attacks specifically targeting Iranian systems, suggesting a state-tolerated or state-directed actor using criminal cover for geopolitical sabotage.

San Francisco, United States
The Hacker News (citing Anthropic disclosure)
Anthropic disclosed in September 2025 that a state-sponsored threat actor deployed an AI coding agent to autonomously execute a cyber espionage campaign against 30 global targets, with the AI handling 80–90% of tactical operations including reconnaissance, exploit-code writing, and lateral movement at machine speed.

Elnour El Bashir
Patients in Sudan's El Gezira state are forced to travel nearly 500km to Merowe for basic laboratory services as over 60 hospitals have been rendered inoperative since the war began.
El Gezira, Sudan

Ed Daein, East Darfur, Sudan
Yale School of Public Health Humanitarian Research Lab
Satellite imagery analysis confirms the SAF deliberately targeted Ed Daein Teaching Hospital with precision aerial munitions on Eid El Fitr, with at least three distinct strike points and no damage to surrounding buildings.

Ed Daein, East Darfur, Sudan
A drone strike on Ed Daein Teaching Hospital killed at least 64 people including 13 children and three medical staff, and more than 2,000 people have been killed in 213 documented attacks on health facilities since the Sudan war began.

Ali Ibrahim Igbesh
The bombardment of Ed Daein Teaching Hospital destroyed the casualty ward and vital equipment, describing it as a barbaric attack on civilians.
Ed Daein, East Darfur, Sudan

Ibrahim El Mirghani
The RSF and SPLM-N capture of El Kurmuk locality marks a decisive step, describing the city as the eastern gate of Sudan and a key link to Ethiopia.
El Kurmuk, Blue Nile, Sudan

El Kurmuk, Blue Nile, Sudan
Joint RSF and SPLM-N forces launched coordinated assaults from the south on El Kurmuk locality, but SAF Fourth Infantry Division and 16th Brigade repelled the attacks and inflicted heavy losses.

Mahamat Idriss Déby
Ordered immediate closure of Chad's 1,300-kilometre border with Sudan and placed the military on maximum alert following a deadly drone strike from Sudanese territory that killed civilians during Ramadan iftar.
Mabrouka, Wadi Fira, Chad

Nabeel Abdallah
SAF commanders ordered withdrawal from Bara in North Kordofan based on field assessments, confirming RSF takeover of the strategic city after heavy fighting.
Bara, North Kordofan, Sudan

William Wol Manyang
At least 24 people including five children were killed in a cattle raid by armed youth from Mayom County in Gogrial East County, Warrap State.
Gogrial East, Warrap State, South Sudan

Eleanor Sanders
Called on the UN Human Rights Council to extend the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan for another year, citing renewed large-scale conflict, abductions of children, sexual violence, extrajudicial killings, and aerial bombardments.
South Sudan

Juba, South Sudan
Directed all U.S.-funded projects to immediately withdraw laboratory personnel and equipment from South Sudan's National Public Health Laboratory after an unnamed official known for diverting aid took over the facility with military forces occupying it.

Stephane Dujarric
UN Personal Envoy Pekka Haavisto met with SAF Commander General Al-Burhan in Khartoum, emphasizing the need to safeguard Sudan's unity and territorial integrity and urging dialogue toward a comprehensive ceasefire.
Khartoum, Sudan

Stephane Dujarric
Repeated drone and air strikes across the Kordofan region are disrupting key transport corridors including supply routes in El Obeid, Dilling, and Kadugli, with immediate impact on humanitarian activities.
El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan

Mostafa Madbouly
Announced one-month emergency energy-saving measures including early closure of restaurants, shopping malls, and tourist attractions to reduce consumption as the Strait of Hormuz closure drives up fuel costs.
Cairo, Egypt

Hany Genena
Egypt's monthly natural gas import bill jumped from $560 million to $1.65 billion since the Hormuz closure, and another fuel price increase could follow within two months if the strait remains closed.
Egypt

Vincent Magwenya
South Africa accepted France's decision to exclude it from the G7 summit and appreciates the pressure France was subjected to, after the US reportedly threatened to boycott if South Africa was invited.
Paris, France

Jean-Noël Barrot
France has not yielded to any pressure but opted for a streamlined G7, inviting Kenya instead of South Africa given France is holding a major Africa summit in Nairobi in May.
Paris, France

Saleh Tebir Souleymane
National Commission for Refugees representative, Tine
Chad has begun emergency relocation of around 2,300 refugees from the Sudan border, with instructions to act quickly because the border will be secured by the army which is already deploying there.
Tine, Chad-Sudan border

Samaila Uba
The US is operating MQ-9 drones from Bauchi airfield in northeastern Nigeria in a non-combat role, building on a newly established US-Nigeria intelligence fusion cell that delivers actionable intelligence to field commanders.
Bauchi, Nigeria

Nahum Kenneth Daso
Suicide bombers killed 23 people and wounded 108 in three explosions in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, after a prior attack on a military post.
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Ordered security chiefs to Maiduguri after suicide bombings, describing the attacks as final desperate attempts by terrorists to instil fear while under pressure from security forces.
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Akobo, Jonglei, South Sudan
An estimated 100,000 people have crossed from South Sudan into Ethiopia after the army ordered evacuation of Akobo, with Akobo hospital looted and closed, and 28 health facilities destroyed or looted in Jonglei this year.

Carlos Lopes
The Strait of Hormuz closure will cause oil import prices to rise across Africa, disrupt air traffic for gold exports, halt mineral refining in the Gulf, and cut fertiliser supplies vital for African agricultural campaigns.

Salva Kiir Mayardit
Dismissed Health Minister Sarah Cleto Rial and appointed Luke Thomson Thoan as replacement, days after the U.S. Embassy ordered withdrawal of personnel from the National Public Health Laboratory.

Yemen's Houthi rebels entered the month-old Middle East war, claiming two missile and drone attacks on Israeli military sites, opening a new front that threatens Red Sea shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Sanaa, Yemen

About 2,500 US Marines arrived in the Middle East as part of the largest US military buildup in the region in more than two decades, with the US having struck more than 11,000 Iranian targets in the war.

Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia
Iran attacked Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, destroying a $270 million US E-3 Sentry AWACS surveillance aircraft and injuring at least 12 American troops, with the Pentagon yet to officially confirm the scale of damage.

Alba, Bahrain
Bahrain confirmed Iranian missile attacks on its Alba aluminum facility, injuring two employees, after Iran's IRGC said it targeted Alba and Emirates Global Aluminium in retaliation for strikes on Iranian steel plants.

UAE air defenses intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched from Iran in the latest wave; cumulative intercepts now total 398 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,872 drones.

Manama, Bahrain
Air raid sirens were activated across Kuwait, Bahrain, and Israel amid incoming missile and drone threats, with Bahrain's Interior Ministry urging citizens to take shelter and remain calm.

Israel's military said it will complete strikes on all vital components of Iran's military industry within days, destroying most of Iran's military production capabilities and setting back restoration for years.

Iran accused the US and Israel of deliberately targeting universities including Isfahan University of Technology and University of Science and Technology in Tehran, calling it an effort to cripple Iran's scientific foundation.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard instructed staff and students at US university campuses in the Middle East to remain at least one kilometer away, threatening to strike them in retaliation for attacks on Iranian universities.

Saudi Arabia has reached 7 million barrels per day capacity via its east-west pipeline to Red Sea ports, bypassing the blocked Strait of Hormuz to reroute oil exports.

Pakistan hosted multilateral talks with Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan, and Saudi diplomats in Islamabad to discuss de-escalation of the Middle East war, positioning itself as a key mediator.

Turkey and Syria are jointly developing an alternative trade route linking India and the Gulf to Europe via railway and oil pipelines through Syria, bypassing Israeli ports at Haifa and Ashdod and exploiting the Hormuz blockade.
Damascus, Syria

The IMF reached a staff-level agreement to unlock $1.2 billion for Pakistan under its ongoing loan program, providing critical economic support as Pakistan faces fuel price surges from the Middle East conflict.

Saraf Omra, North Darfur, Sudan
Drone strikes killed at least 28 civilians and injured 29 others in Sudan, hitting a market in Saraf Omra (North Darfur) killing 22 and a civilian vehicle in Al-Rahad (North Kordofan) killing 6, with the civilian toll topping 500 this year.

Al-Kurmuk, Blue Nile, Sudan
The RSF displaced approximately 3,000 people and destroyed Al-Kurmuk hospital in Blue Nile state in southeastern Sudan, according to a Sudanese doctors' network.

Khartoum, Sudan
UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict
Sexual violence has become a 'form of warfare' in Sudan's civil war, the UN's special representative said, highlighting systematic abuses amid the ongoing conflict between SAF and RSF.

Emergency cholera medical supplies for several African countries are stuck in Dubai warehouses due to logistical disruptions from the Iran war, raising concerns ahead of the high-risk rainy season in cholera-prone countries.

Russia's FSB-linked group TA446 (Star Blizzard/COLDRIVER) deployed the leaked DarkSword iOS exploit kit in a spear-phishing campaign targeting Russian opposition figures, including Leonid Volkov of the Anti-Corruption Foundation, using fake Atlantic Council discussion invitations to deliver GHOSTBLADE dataminer malware via compromised sender accounts.

Kyiv, Ukraine
The Coruna iOS exploit kit, confirmed by Kaspersky as a continuously maintained evolution of the Operation Triangulation espionage framework, has been used by a suspected Russia-aligned nation-state actor in watering hole attacks in Ukraine, targeting iPhones running iOS 13.0 through 17.2.1 with five full exploit chains leveraging 23 vulnerabilities.

China-linked threat group Red Menshen (Earth Bluecrow/DecisiveArchitect) has embedded stealthy BPFDoor kernel-level implants in telecom networks across the Middle East and Asia since at least 2021, using passive backdoors that activate only on crafted trigger packets to conduct espionage against government networks via telecom infrastructure.

Russian intelligence-affiliated threat actors are conducting mass phishing campaigns against Signal and WhatsApp accounts of current and former U.S. government officials, military personnel, political figures, and journalists, resulting in unauthorized access to thousands of accounts globally. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the campaign targets high-intelligence-value individuals.

France's National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) warned of a surge in Russian-linked attack campaigns targeting instant messaging accounts of government officials, journalists, and business leaders, enabling adversaries to access conversation histories and impersonate victims.

Following the U.S.-Israeli joint offensive (Operation Epic Fury/Roaring Lion) launched February 28, 2026, Iran has experienced 27+ consecutive days of near-complete internet blackout. Unit 42 is tracking 7,381 conflict-themed phishing URLs and an increased risk of Iranian wiper attacks, while external hacktivist groups have escalated cyberattacks.

Iran's MOIS-directed Handala Hack group (Void Manticore) conducted destructive wiper attacks against Israeli and U.S. organizations by compromising privileged identities and pushing legitimate remote-wipe commands through Microsoft Intune to over 200,000 devices globally, exploiting MDM platforms as weaponized attack vectors.

Iran's MOIS-linked Handala hacking group leaked personal emails and photographs stolen from FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, as retaliation for FBI takedown of Handala websites and the sinking of Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena. The group also leaked personal information of Lockheed Martin defense officials.

Manila, Philippines
A suspected China-based state-sponsored group designated CL-STA-1087 has conducted a persistent espionage campaign against Southeast Asian military organizations since at least 2020, using custom AppleChris and MemFun backdoors and a Getpass credential harvester to collect highly specific files on military capabilities, organizational structures, and collaborative efforts with Western armed forces.

Iranian state-aligned threat actors under the Handala Hack (Void Manticore) persona conducted destructive wiper attacks targeting U.S. organizations, leveraging compromised privileged identities to push remote-wipe commands through Microsoft Intune MDM platform as part of Iran's retaliatory cyber campaign following the U.S.-Israeli offensive.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The UK sanctioned Xinbi, a Chinese-language Telegram marketplace that processed over $19.9 billion facilitating money laundering, stolen data sales, and cryptocurrency laundering for North Korean threat actors, along with #8 Park, Cambodia's largest scam compound with capacity for 20,000 trafficked workers linked to the Prince Group crime ring.

Nour Khalil
Egyptian authorities detained Sudanese resident Rashid Abbas despite valid identification, holding him for two weeks without arrest warrant, formal charges, or access to legal counsel before he died in custody.
Cairo, Egypt

El Tina, Chad-Sudan border
Chad shut its border with Sudan after a drone strike killed civilians in the border town of El Tina, as war spillover intensifies

South Sudan-Ethiopia border
100,000 people fled South Sudan into Ethiopia according to UNICEF, amid renewed violence in the border region

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia heads to elections amid ongoing war and instability, with Tigray under siege again and the Welkait territorial dispute unresolved

Analysts warn of a looming war that could eclipse the Horn of Africa's past conflicts, with Tigray-Eritrea tensions and Amhara insurgency creating multiple fronts

N'Djamena, Chad
Russia is conducting a deliberate propaganda campaign to shift Chad away from Western influence, part of Moscow's broader Sahel strategy

Sahel Region
The Sahel is now the world's deadliest region for terrorism, surpassing the Middle East in conflict-related fatalities

Maiduguri, Nigeria
US deployed drones alongside troops to Nigeria for intelligence gathering and training to counter Boko Haram and ISWAP threats

Africa
African countries face growing security and economic consequences as the Iran war spreads, disrupting shipping, energy supplies, and humanitarian aid flows

East Darfur, Sudan
New Yale report documents SAF's deliberate Eid El Fitr air strike on an East Darfur hospital as a war crime, with 64 confirmed dead

RSF and SPLM-N forces seized parts of Sudan's Blue Nile region, displacing more than 73,000 civilians in the latest territorial expansion

Bara, North Kordofan, Sudan
SAF confirmed the loss of Bara, a strategic town in North Kordofan, as fighting escalates across multiple fronts in Sudan

El Gezira, Sudan
WHO reports over 2,000 people killed in attacks on Sudan's health facilities since the war began, with El Gezira's health system collapsing as patients travel 500km for care

A drone strike hit a major hospital in Darfur, leaving more than 2 million people without proper medical care in the region

Khartoum, Sudan
UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence
Declared sexual violence a 'form of warfare' in the Sudan conflict, with systematic attacks documented across RSF-controlled areas

RSF accused of forcibly displacing 3,000 people in Sudan's Blue Nile state, continuing a pattern of ethnic displacement

Port Sudan, Sudan
Warned that the Sudan war is nearing a Syria-style refugee tipping point, with millions displaced and neighboring countries overwhelmed

Port Sudan, Sudan
UN envoy called for immediate dialogue and de-escalation to reach a ceasefire, as increasing hostilities along Sudan's borders threaten civilians and aid deliveries

Eastern Chad
17 more civilians killed in Chad due to Sudan war spillover, as cross-border violence from the Darfur conflict destabilizes the region

Central Sudan
At least 28 civilians killed and 29 injured in drone strikes across central and western Sudan, with the civilian death toll exceeding 500 this year

Nairobi, Kenya
Kenya's flower industry identified as a major casualty of the Iran war, with shipping disruptions threatening the country's largest agricultural export

West Africa
Cholera aid shipments for Sudan, Sahel countries, and other African nations have been stalled by the Iran conflict disrupting global pharmaceutical supply chains

Badr Abdelatty
Egypt intensified de-escalation talks, holding calls with Saudi, Jordanian, German counterparts and EU officials to coordinate Middle East tension reduction efforts
Cairo, Egypt

Egyptian FM arrived in Islamabad to attend regional talks on the US-Iran war, joining Turkish FM as Pakistan hosts key diplomatic meetings on the conflict

Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi has leveraged the Iran war to win a year's worth of transshipment volume in 24 days, as shipping reroutes away from the Strait of Hormuz to Pakistani ports

Waziristan, Pakistan
Pakistan's Defence Minister stated military operations in Afghanistan will continue indefinitely, escalating tensions as Afghan authorities distribute aid to displaced families from border attacks

Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for their first missile attack on Israel, formally entering the month-old Iran war

UAE intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones in a single Iranian attack wave, the largest aerial assault on the Gulf state since the war began

Bandar Abbas, Iran
IDF announced it killed IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri in a targeted strike

IDF says it is nearing completion of key strikes on Iran's military production sites, signaling an endgame phase for the current campaign

Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait airport was hit by drones damaging its radar system, with 15 hostile drones detected over Kuwaiti airspace

Salalah, Oman
Oman suspended operations at Salalah port, a key Arabian Sea hub, after a drone strike hit the facility

Gulf of Oman
Iran attacked a US vessel off the coast of Oman while simultaneously striking Salalah port, expanding operations to the Arabian Sea

Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed 3 journalists covering the war, drawing international condemnation

Lebanon reported 1,189 people killed in Israeli attacks since March 2, with the death toll continuing to climb

Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy signed defense cooperation agreements with UAE and Qatar during a Gulf tour, securing anti-drone technology partnerships

Iran warned neighboring countries not to let 'enemies run the war from their land', threatening strong responses against Gulf states hosting US forces

Saudi pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz reached 7 million barrels per day capacity, providing an alternative to the blocked waterway

Doha, Qatar
Qatar reported intercepting drones launched from Iran over its territory, indicating Tehran's strikes are hitting non-belligerent Gulf states

Trump claimed Iran allowed 10 tankers through Hormuz as a goodwill gesture, but evidence shows otherwise — the ships transited without Iranian permission

Washington, DC
Pentagon officials are contemplating a ground invasion of Iran according to NYT and Washington Post reports, marking a significant escalation in war planning

Washington, DC
Iranian cyber threat actors have evolved from MBR wipers to identity weaponization, using stolen credentials and deepfakes to amplify operational impact

FBI confirmed that an Iran-linked MOIS hacking group stole and leaked FBI Director Kash Patel's personal emails and photographs

Kyiv, Ukraine
FBI warns that Russian state hackers are targeting Signal and WhatsApp users through mass phishing attacks to intercept encrypted communications

Unit 42 reports increased risk of Iranian wiper attacks against Israel and the US, tracking multiple related incidents as the Iran conflict escalates

Declared that attacks on Iran 'will escalate and expand', warning Tehran to stop firing missiles at Israeli civilians

Extended his self-imposed deadline to Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while claiming talks on ending the war were going well

Reported that US-Israeli strikes have killed over 1,900 people in Iran since the start of the war

Told the UN Human Rights Council that more than 175 students and teachers were slaughtered in the February 28 strike on an Iranian school in Minab, calling it a war crime
Geneva, Switzerland

New Delhi, India
India's crude oil purchases from Russia may double from January levels, reaching 40% of total oil imports, as Strait of Hormuz disruptions force supply diversification

Reported air defences were responding to incoming Iranian cruise missiles and drones, with fires at industrial zones and 5 Indians injured in Abu Dhabi

Complained that Iran is setting up an 'illegal' toll system at the Strait of Hormuz, charging ships for passage through the waterway

Condemned Israeli drone strike on ambulance in southern Lebanon as a violation of international law, raising health worker death toll to 42 since March 2

Iran retaliation killed 1 person near Tel Aviv and injured 4, as Iranian missiles continue to penetrate Israeli air defenses

Israel is rationing its best interceptors as Iranian missiles increasingly penetrate air defense systems

Tehran struck a military base in Saudi Arabia, wounding 12 US troops and damaging aircraft, in retaliation for Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities

Tehran accused the US of a 'calculated' assault on a school on the first day of the war, branding it a deliberate attack on civilians

Trump declared Iran is 'decimated' and 'not the bully any longer' in the Middle East, while saying the US is 'not finished yet'

Rubio reiterated the Iran war will last 'weeks not months' with no US ground troops needed, while complaining Iran's Hormuz toll is 'illegal'

Ankara, Turkey
Warned of Middle East war expansion and stressed the urgent need to prevent 'lasting hostilities' in the region

Gulf states issued a joint warning about the rising threat from Iran-backed militias and proxy forces across the region

Sanaa, Yemen
Houthis warned 'fingers are on the trigger' and launched a missile toward Israel for the first time, marking Yemen's direct entry into the conflict

Amman, Jordan
Jordan confirmed 3 missiles hit its territory in the last 24 hours amid the Iran-Israel conflict

UAE reported fire breaking out after an Iranian missile attack, with 5 Indians among those injured in Abu Dhabi

Thailand reached a deal with Iran to allow oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the latest nation to negotiate passage

Chinese ships halted an attempt to exit the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting Iran's blockade enforcement extends even to nominally friendly nations

New Delhi, India
India secured 'safe passage' through the Strait of Hormuz as oil hit $126; crude buys from Russia may double to reach 40% of imports

Israel identified a missile launch from Yemen toward Israeli territory, marking the first Houthi missile targeting Israel in the current conflict

Iran does not intend to negotiate with the United States and seeks to end the war on its own terms

Iran is negotiating and wants to make a deal badly but is afraid to admit it publicly

Iran has permitted passage through the Strait of Hormuz for friendly nations including China, Russia, India, Iraq and Pakistan

Iran better get serious soon on negotiations — they are begging to make a deal but they are lousy fighters and great negotiators

Trump is considering a ground invasion of Iran and mulling a plan to seize Kharg Island to cut off Iran's oil exports
Kharg Island

Red Sea / Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Declared readiness to strike the Red Sea waterway again in solidarity with Iran during the US-Israel war.

Israel warned that attacks on Iran will 'escalate and expand' as new waves of strikes target nuclear and military infrastructure

IDF needs 'a few more weeks' to fully degrade Iranian military capabilities; official expressed skepticism about prospects for a substantive US-Iran deal

Warned that fighting on several fronts simultaneously is leading toward collapse of military sustainability

Iran confirmed its nuclear facilities at Arak and Yazd have been targeted by Israeli airstrikes and threatened retaliation

Iran says Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite contrary reports, maintaining its naval blockade

Iran threatens to target the Bab el-Mandeb strait in addition to maintaining Hormuz closure, opening a potential second maritime chokepoint front

United Nations, New York
Iran formally accused UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia of allowing US military to use their territory and airspace, filing complaints with UN Security Council

Iran imposed a toll system for oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, leveraging its naval blockade for economic gain

Iran adopted a hardline stance despite US peace efforts and is expected to respond to Trump's 15-point peace plan

UAE signaled support for an international security force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Turkey argued against Gulf states entering the Iran war, opposing military escalation by regional partners

Sanaa, Yemen
Houthis announced entry into the conflict to support Iran, threatening to open another front if any alliance joins the US and Israel

Iraq pushed to centralize war powers under state control, seeking to rein in militia groups amid the regional conflict

Gaza Strip
Hamas is considering a proposal to disarm in Gaza as part of ceasefire negotiations

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia signed an air defense memorandum of understanding with Ukraine, focusing on integrated systems and data analysis tools

CENTCOM HQ, Tampa
303 US troops have been wounded in the Iran war according to CENTCOM commander

US expects Iran operation to end in 'weeks, not months', signaling confidence in the military campaign timeline

Trump postponed threatened attacks on Iran's power plants while experts warned of potential humanitarian crisis

US and Israel are unlikely to achieve 'regime change' in Iran, expressing doubt about the military campaign's success
Berlin, Germany

UN warned Lebanon is at real risk of 'humanitarian catastrophe' amid intensifying military operations

Gulf defense systems continue intercepting Iranian missile and drone threats with high efficiency

Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukraine signed air defense MoU with Saudi Arabia, proposing to swap interceptors for Gulf advanced air-defense missiles

Analysis shows 83% of Iran's retaliatory strikes hit Gulf states versus 17% directed at Israel

Arak, Iran
IDF conducted airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities at Arak heavy water reactor and Yazd missile production site, escalating the campaign against Tehran's nuclear program

Extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until April 6, saying Iran asked for the grace period and that talks were going 'very well'.

Southern Lebanon (Litani River)
Israel warned it will expand its attacks on Iran and has moved thousands of troops across the border into Lebanon to take control of the area south of the Litani River.

Tulsi Gabbard
Flagged Pakistan as a nuclear threat, raising concerns about whether Islamabad could become the next strategic target for the United States after Iran.

Al-Azraq Air Base, Jordan
Conducted the 79th through 82nd waves of Operation True Promise 4, targeting Israeli military facilities and US air bases including Al-Azraq, Sheikh Isa, Ali Al-Salem, and Arifjan with long-range missiles and drones.

Occupied Palestinian Territories
Iranian armed forces have carried out 82 waves of missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli military facilities and US bases across West Asia since Operation True Promise 4 launched on February 28.

Condemned the war on Iran as plunging the region into disaster, stating Turkey will never yield to warmongering and will maintain its peaceful foreign policy grounded in peace, stability, and tranquility for all.

Told Republican lawmakers that Iran is negotiating and wants to make a deal, claiming 'they've agreed they will never have a nuclear weapon,' despite Iran's public denials of talks.
Washington, D.C.

Abbas Araqchi
Said the US put forward ideas conveyed to top Iranian authorities and if necessary a position will be announced, while rejecting the notion that Iran has been defeated.

Declared that IDF attacks on Iran will escalate and expand, warning that Iran will pay heavy, increasing prices for targeting Israeli civilians.

Reported that Iran launched six missiles toward Riyadh, of which four fell into the Persian Gulf and uninhabited areas while two were intercepted.

Declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and warned that any transit will face 'harsh measures,' prohibiting all shipping to and from ports of allies of the Israeli-American enemies.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Confirmed that Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed an air defence cooperation deal, stating that 'we have created a strong foundation for our defense partnership.'

Launched a new wave of strikes on targets 'in the heart of Tehran' while announcing it would be 'intensifying' strikes on Iranian weapons production facilities.

Reported that Iran is now exacting tolls from ships to ensure their safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, effectively operating a 'toll booth regime'.

Vowed to strike Iran's power plants if it does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but extended the deadline to April 6 saying talks are going 'very well.'

Naftali Bennett
Accused the government of preventing the army from winning, stating Israel 'does not know how to win anywhere -- not in Gaza, not in Lebanon, and not in Iran,' and warning the military is short 20,000 soldiers.

Eyal Zamir
Warned the cabinet that the Israeli army could face collapse due to heavy operational burden and a worsening manpower shortage.

Said Israeli attacks on Iran 'will escalate and expand to additional targets and areas that assist the regime in building and operating weapons against Israeli citizens.'

Announced that Ukraine and Saudi Arabia agreed to key defence cooperation during his visit, saying the document 'lays the foundation for future contracts, technological cooperation, and investment.'
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Bern, Switzerland
Determined that the US-Iran conflict constitutes an international armed conflict and banned exports of war materiel to the United States for the duration of the conflict, citing the Federal War Materiel Act.

Expressed hope for a peace agreement with Iran, noting that Iran's naval and air defense capabilities have been severely degraded while emphasizing US efforts aim to ensure Iran cannot acquire nuclear weapons.

Announced a temporary 10-day pause in attacks on Iranian energy facilities until April 6, claiming talks with Iran are progressing 'very well.'

Shuwaikh Port, Kuwait
Reported that Kuwait's main commercial Shuwaikh port was damaged in a drone attack at dawn, with preliminary reports indicating material damage but no human casualties.

Abolfazl Shekarchi
Warned that hotels housing US soldiers across the region would be targets, stating 'When all the Americans go into a hotel, then from our perspective that hotel becomes American.'

Evgeny Uspensky
Announced that Russia requested closed-door UN Security Council consultations due to ongoing strikes on civilian infrastructure in Iran, including educational and healthcare facilities.
United Nations, New York

Struck thousands of targets since the start of Operation Roaring Lion including key intelligence and military infrastructure, reporting significant degradation in Iran's missile capabilities.

Reported that Israeli forces targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon amid reports the Lebanese army failed to disarm the group, as rocket fire from Lebanon into northern Israel intensified.

The Pentagon is considering deploying up to 10,000 additional combat troops to the Middle East to join thousands of paratroopers and Marines already ordered to the region.

Sergey Lavrov
Russia's support for Iran is primarily rooted in upholding international law, not so much defending Iran, which is more than an ally but a strategic partner.

Sergey Lavrov
Russia has supplied certain types of military equipment to Iran but denies providing intelligence, noting that US military base locations in the Gulf are public knowledge.

Sergey Lavrov
The US launched attacks on Iran at the height of negotiations for the second time, and American officials boast with bravado about the cold-blooded killing of Iran's supreme leader.

Israeli military attacks in Iran will escalate and expand to additional targets and areas that assist the regime in building and operating weapons against Israeli citizens.

Gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz while claiming talks on ending the war were going well.

Gaza Strip
Presented Hamas with a disarmament plan requiring destruction of Gaza's tunnel network and surrender of all weapons over eight months under Palestinian technocrat oversight.

The Pentagon is developing plans for a potential 'final blow' against Iran including ground operations and a large-scale bombing campaign if diplomatic efforts fail.

Extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until April 6, holding off on authorising strikes targeting Iran's energy infrastructure.

Iran would target shipping in the Red Sea via the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the United States attempts a ground operation or seeks to impose costs through naval manoeuvres in the Gulf.

Urged residents to remain calm as sirens activated across the country amid the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Qatar
Issued a heightened security alert asking people to stay indoors, the first such alert issued in a week.

al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
Issued a cautionary alert warning of danger to residents within al-Kharj Governorate south of Riyadh.

Headed to G7 meeting in France to shore up support among reticent European allies for the Trump administration's war on Iran.
Cernay-la-Ville, France

Warned NATO that the US would 'never forget' the alliance's refusal to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Assessed bluntly that Washington has 'no exit strategy' for its war on Iran.

Marcoluigi Corsi
Over 370,000 children have been displaced in Lebanon amid Israel's offensive against Hezbollah, with at least 121 children killed and 399 injured.

Denied direct talks with the US while confirming that messages are being sent through different channels.

Sultan al-Jaber
UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology
Stated that Iran holds Hormuz hostage and every nation pays the ransom at the gas pump, grocery store, and pharmacy.

Said the administration is working to ensure ships can transit the Strait of Hormuz as quickly as possible.

Told the US and Western allies it is prepared to deploy its navy as part of a multinational maritime task force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Yazd, Iran
Claimed strikes on Iran's central site for producing naval missiles and sea mines in the city of Yazd, describing it as a severe blow to Iranian naval production capabilities.

Reported overnight strikes across Tehran targeting ballistic missile production sites and air defence systems, including launchers and missile storage sites in western Iran.

Announced the launch of the 83rd wave of Operation True Promise 4, targeting key American and Israeli military installations across the region.

Threatened that attacks on Iran will escalate and expand after launching a new wave of strikes on Tehran.

Claimed talks on ending the US-Iran war were going well and extended the pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure by 10 days to April 6.

Notified Congress of more than $16.5 billion in emergency weapons sales to the UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan, bypassing the typical congressional review process to counter missile and drone threats.

Proposed a $4.5 billion long-range radar for the UAE to integrate with its THAAD system, plus $2.1 billion in counter-drone systems and $1.22 billion in air-to-air missiles.

Kuwait City, Kuwait
Proposed an $8 billion sale of lower-tier air and missile defense radars to Kuwait.

Sultan al-Jaber
UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology
Discussed the Strait of Hormuz with US Vice President JD Vance in Washington, saying Iran holds Hormuz hostage and every nation pays the ransom.
Washington, DC, USA

Described ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks against the UAE as blatant Iranian aggression during operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury.

Shuwaikh Port, Kuwait City
Confirmed that Shuwaikh port was hit by drones, causing material damage with no injuries reported.

Ali Mousavi
Iran's Permanent Representative to the IMO
Told the IMO that vessels linked to aggressor parties cannot enjoy innocent or non-hostile passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Ali Mousavi
Iran's Permanent Representative to the IMO
Stated that the Strait of Hormuz is not closed and navigation has not halted, but continuation depends on observation of safety regulations declared by Iranian authorities.

Jennifer MacNaughtan
The UK demands full implementation of Security Council resolution 2773 including an immediate ceasefire, the ending of Rwandan Defence Forces' support to M23, and their withdrawal from DRC territory.
Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Jennifer MacNaughtan
The UK condemns increasing drone strikes on civilians and humanitarian workers in eastern DRC and calls on all parties to allow full reopening of Goma airport for humanitarian flights.
Goma

Anietie Ewang
The resurgence of deadly attacks in Maiduguri is deeply alarming and underscores the persistent threat armed groups pose to everyday life, with civilians in northeastern Nigeria remaining dangerously exposed to violence.
Maiduguri

Maiduguri
The indiscriminate March 16 bombings in Maiduguri that killed 23 and injured over 100 may constitute a war crime under international law, highlighting Boko Haram resurgence despite a decade of military efforts.

Maiduguri
The Nigerian military described the Maiduguri bombings as coordinated attempts by suspected Boko Haram fighters to cause mass casualties and spread panic.

Secretary Rubio and Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty discussed ongoing threats posed by the Iranian regime and reaffirmed commitment to mitigating the destabilizing economic and security effects of Iran's actions.

Badr Abdelatty
Egypt and the US reaffirmed the importance of their bilateral partnership and their shared commitment to countering Iran's destabilizing influence in the region.

Jamieson Greer
US trade measures are a corrective response to a WTO system responsible for severe and sustained imbalances, and the US envisions a new global trading order built on balance and reciprocity through bilateral agreements.
Yaounde

Anwar Ibrahim
Announced a cut to Malaysia's monthly subsidised petrol quota due to fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran, stating the conflict's impact is no longer something Malaysia can watch from a distance.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Anwar Ibrahim
Confirmed that Malaysian vessels are once again being allowed through the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic talks with leaders in Iran, Egypt, Turkey and other regional countries.

JP Nadda
Indian Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers
Assured the Lok Sabha that India has ensured adequate fertiliser availability despite the West Asia conflict, and that the government has signed long-term import agreements with several countries for diversification.
New Delhi, India

Indian Group of Ministers on West Asia Situation
Concluded that there is no immediate fertiliser shortage for the upcoming Kharif season but that the West Asia crisis is likely to impact fertiliser production by an estimated 0.6 to 0.9 million tonnes.

Suresh Kumar Chaudhari
Director General, Fertiliser Association of India
Stated that shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and tightening global LNG availability are exerting pressure on input costs and supply chains worldwide, but India is managing through close government-industry coordination.

Postponed threatened attacks on Iranian power plants for 10 more days to April 6, giving Tehran additional time to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.

Steve Witkoff
Confirmed that the US proposal to Iran includes demands for Tehran to abandon its nuclear ambitions and open the Strait of Hormuz.

More than one million Iranian forces have been prepared for possible ground conflict with US forces, with Iran ready to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Claimed Iran allowed 10 oil vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, including eight bearing Pakistani flags, as a 'present' to the United States amid indirect talks.

Mohammad Ishaq Dar
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Confirmed that US-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan.

The Strait of Hormuz remains open to friendly states including Russia, China, Pakistan and Iraq, while closed to Iran's adversaries.

Accused neighboring countries of allowing their airspace and US bases on their territory to be used against Iran, calling such actions completely illegal and unjustifiable.

Catherine Russell
Nearly 2 million children across Somalia are at risk of acute malnutrition, with rising fuel costs and supply disruptions from the Middle East war threatening further catastrophe.
Mogadishu, Somalia

Acknowledged that messages have been exchanged between Iran and the United States through intermediaries, while insisting Tehran has held no direct talks with Washington since the February 28 attacks.

Maximo Torero
The Persian Gulf conflict has triggered one of the most rapid and severe disruptions to global commodity flows in recent times, with tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz declining by more than 90 percent.

Maximo Torero
Food prices are already skyrocketing in Iran, and major food importers such as Qatar and the UAE will face challenges because no vessels are going to the region.

Lee Jae Myung
Announced the start of mass production of South Korea's first domestically developed KF-21 fighter jet, pledging to rank among the world's top four in the defense industry.
Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do

Bandar Abbas
Israeli media reported that IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri was killed in a strike on Bandar Abbas, though Tehran has not officially confirmed.

Hardeep Singh Puri
Announced a reduction in excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre to shield consumers, as global crude prices surged from $70 to over $120 per barrel due to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
New Delhi

Boris Pistorius
Stated that Germany does not want to be involved in military action in the Middle East, saying the US-Israeli conflict with Iran is not Germany's war.

Boris Pistorius
Said Germany would discuss operations to secure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz only after a ceasefire is achieved, appealing for an immediate ceasefire.

Announced the elimination of the Commander of the IRGC Navy who led the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an example of US-Israeli cooperation.

Announced fuel rationalization measures including lowering the monthly BUDI95 fuel quota from 300 to 200 litres and capping diesel purchases in East Malaysia to mitigate the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.
Kuala Lumpur

Yvette Cooper
Stated at the G7 meeting that Iran cannot hold the global economy hostage through its closure of the Strait of Hormuz, calling for a swift resolution to restore regional stability.
Vaux-de-Cernay, France

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf
Rejected President Trump's ultimatum and declared that Iran's 25 nights of street protests and armed forces sacrifices have created conditions for a 'historic victory' for Iran.

Reported that over one million Iranian troops are being organized for potential ground combat amid speculation that American airborne forces could launch a ground invasion of Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Trump threatened to impose a ceasefire on Iran if nuclear negotiations fail to produce a deal

Ali Akbar Ahmadian
IRGC Commander Ahmadian taunted U.S. forces, declaring Iran's defiance against American military pressure

Rubio met with G7 foreign ministers in France to rally support for a coordinated stance on Iran
Paris

Jean-Noel Barrot
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs
France strongly condemns Iran's attacks on its neighbours and expresses wholehearted solidarity with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing commitment to de-escalation and restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Seyed Abbas Araghchi
Different messages have been exchanged between Iran and the United States through intermediaries over the past few days, while Tehran has held no direct talks with Washington since the attacks began.

The IDF completed a broad wave of strikes in the heart of Tehran overnight and struck Iran's central missile and sea mine production site in Yazd used by the IRGC Navy.

Yazd
The Israeli Air Force struck Iran's central missile and sea mine production site in Yazd, which is where the Iranian Navy develops the majority of their missiles and sea mines.

Abu Dhabi
The UAE has informed the US and other Western allies it would participate in a multinational maritime taskforce to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and is pushing dozens of countries to create a Hormuz Security Force.

New York (UN HQ)
The UAE is working with Bahrain on a UN Security Council resolution to provide a future Hormuz taskforce with a mandate authorising the use of all necessary means.

Johann Wadephul
The United States and Iran have held indirect negotiations and plan to meet in Pakistan.
Paris

Narendra Modi
India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest; ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world.
New Delhi

Amir Saeed Iravani
Formally informed the UN about reports of US and Israeli plans to assassinate Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Araghchi, calling it a flagrant violation of the UN Charter.
New York (UN HQ)

Ali Jafarian
At least 1,937 people including 240 women and 212 children have been killed in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

Sanaa
We stand fully militarily ready with all options; as for determining zero hour, that is left to leadership, and we are monitoring developments to know when the suitable time is to move.

Southern Lebanon (Litani River area)
Israel conducted a wave of strikes in the heart of Tehran while moving thousands of troops across the border into Lebanon to take control of the entire area south of the Litani River.

Fabien Mandon
France's military chief held talks with around 35 countries via video conference seeking partners and proposals for a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once the US-Israeli war on Iran ends.

Katz announced that IRGC Navy Commander Commodore Alireza Tangsiri was killed in a 'precise and lethal' airstrike in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, along with other senior IRGC Navy commanders.
Bandar Abbas, Iran

Katz defined the destruction of the IRGC's surface-to-surface missile array as the highest priority, with IAF data showing fewer than 180 of approximately 470 Iranian launchers remain operational.

IAF officials emphasized that Iran's manufacturing industry has been crippled, making it impossible to produce new launchers during the fighting, with growing signs of refusal among Iranian launch crews.

Araghchi stated 'We are in a state of war. The region is a war zone, and there is no reason to allow the ships of our enemies and their allies to pass through' the Strait of Hormuz.

Araghchi told UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper that the UK allowing the US to use its military bases constitutes 'participation in aggression' against Iran.

Yvette Cooper
Cooper warned Iran against targeting the UK and stated that UK operations in the region were a response to Iran's own attacks on Gulf nations, also criticizing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
London, United Kingdom

Iranian news agency Tasnim / unnamed Iranian official
Iran's response to Washington's 15-point peace plan was officially sent through intermediaries, calling for an end to US-Israeli attacks, war reparations, and recognition of Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington, D.C.
Pentagon / Department of Defense officials
The Pentagon is considering sending as many as 10,000 extra ground troops to the Middle East, according to Department of Defense officials cited by the Wall Street Journal.

A Houthi leader told Reuters the group stands 'fully militarily ready with all options' to strike the Bab al-Mandab Strait in solidarity with Iran, with the timing left to Houthi leadership.

The Indian Finance Ministry cut excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre from Rs 13 and exempted diesel from duty entirely, effective immediately, to shield consumers from rising global crude prices amid the Middle East war.

Carl Skau
Deputy Executive Director, World Food Programme
Skau warned that the fertiliser shortage from the Hormuz disruption, hitting just as planting season begins for the poorest Northern Hemisphere farmers, means 'in the worst case, lower yields and crop failures next season.'
Hanoi, Vietnam

Raj Patel
Food systems economist, University of Texas
Patel warned that Ethiopia, which gets over 90 percent of its nitrogen fertiliser from the Gulf through Djibouti, faces a critical shortage, saying 'The planting season is now. The fertiliser isn't there.'
Djibouti

Chris Lawson
Lawson said the Hormuz conflict has restricted about 30 percent of global urea trade, with nitrogen and phosphate fertiliser supplies under immediate threat from the blockade.

Vikas Dwivedi
Macquarie Group analysts warned that crude prices could surge to an unprecedented $200 a barrel if the Iran conflict drags into mid-year and keeps the Strait of Hormuz shut, assigning a 40 percent probability to this worst-case scenario.

Rubio arrived at Paris-Le Bourget Airport to attend the G7 foreign ministers' meeting where he will attempt to garner allied support for the US-led war on Iran despite skepticism from G7 partners.

Trump told Fox News that Iran asked for a seven-day extension on the Hormuz deadline but he gave them 10 days because 'they gave me ships,' referring to eight oil tankers allowed through the strait.
Washington, D.C.

Israel's military said it conducted a wave of strikes 'in the heart of Tehran' while simultaneously moving thousands of troops into Lebanon to take control of the area south of the Litani River.

Iran (Government of Iran via Armstrong Economics analysis)
Iranian authorities are allowing Spanish-linked vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without heavy tolls or restrictions imposed on others, reportedly because Spain refused to support the US and Israel in the war and openly condemned actions against Iran.

The Iranian military claimed it has killed 800 US troops and destroyed 17 US military bases since the conflict began.

Witkoff told a cabinet meeting there were 'strong signs' that Tehran was ready to negotiate, confirming publicly for the first time that Washington had passed a 15-point 'action list' to Tehran through Pakistani officials.

A Houthi leader told Reuters the group stands 'fully militarily ready with all options' and that leadership will determine 'zero hour' to enter the war in support of Iran if developments require it.

Seyed Abbas Araghchi
Araghchi said Iran has permitted 'friendly' countries including China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, while ships linked to adversaries will not be allowed passage.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they carried out missile and drone strikes targeting sites in Israel and military facilities in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain used by US forces, including a Patriot maintenance facility in Bahrain.

Iranian news agency Tasnim (unnamed official)
Iran's response to the US 15-point proposal was officially sent through intermediaries, calling for an end to US and Israeli attacks, war reparations, and respect for Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian Ministry of Health reported 23,000 casualties from the hostilities as of Wednesday, including 1,801 children and 4,150 women, with casualties in at least 20 of 31 provinces.

Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health reported 1,094 people killed and more than 3,000 injured, with more than 1 million displaced since the outbreak of hostilities.

Abdul Malik al-Houthi
Al-Houthi declared in a televised address that Ansarullah is 'not neutral' and that 'any developments in the battle that require military action, we will undertake with confidence,' describing Iran as the only state that officially supported Yemen.

Avihai Deferin
Deferin stated the Lebanese front requires additional Israeli Army forces, that the 91st Division has destroyed over 350 Hezbollah targets and neutralized more than 330 fighters including dozens from the Radwan Unit.

Yazd, Iran
The IDF said it struck Iran's central missile and sea mine production site in Yazd, which was used to plan, develop, assemble, and store missiles intended for maritime targets, calling it a significant blow to IRGC Navy production capabilities.

The UAE informed the US and other Western allies it will participate in a multinational maritime taskforce to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, deploying its own naval forces and pushing dozens of countries to create a 'Hormuz Security Force.'

Johann Wadephul
Wadephul said the United States and Iran have held indirect negotiations and are planning to meet in Pakistan for further talks.

Abdul Malik al-Houthi
Our position in Yemen is not neutral; any developments in the battle that require military action, we will undertake with confidence.
Sanaa

There are strong signs that Tehran is ready to negotiate; Washington passed a 15-point action list to Tehran through Pakistani officials.

Tehran replied to Washington's 15 points demanding war reparations, respect for Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, and an end to US and Israeli attacks.

Unnamed Iranian military official (via Tasnim)
Iran would target shipping in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the United States attempts a ground operation or seeks to impose costs through naval manoeuvres in the Gulf.

Avihai Deferin
The Lebanese front and the forward defensive area we are establishing require additional Israeli Army forces; we need more combat-ready soldiers.

Yair Lapid
The Israeli Army has reached its maximum capacity; the government is leaving the military to bleed on the battlefield without strategy, without adequate resources, and with too few soldiers.

The 91st Division conducting ground operations in southern Lebanon has destroyed over 350 Hezbollah targets and neutralized more than 330 fighters including dozens from the Radwan Unit.

Mohammad Ishaq Dar
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
US-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan.

Iran's Kharg Island terminal loaded 1.6 million barrels in March, largely in line with pre-war volumes, with primary purchasers being small private Chinese refineries unfazed by US sanctions.

Only around 150 vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz since March 1, representing just one day's typical pre-war traffic, a 90% plummet in shipping volume.

Middle East region
The Pentagon is reportedly considering deploying a further 10,000 US soldiers to the Middle East amid the ongoing war with Iran.

Amir Saeed Iravani
Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN
Iran issued strong protests to the UN against Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE for allowing their territory and airspace to be used by the US and Israel to carry out attacks on Iranian soil.
United Nations, New York

The Indian Navy is quietly guiding the country's commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe passage amid the ongoing Iran conflict.

Rolf Habben Jansen
Hapag-Lloyd has six vessels with 150 crew members trapped in the Middle East conflict zone and is incurring additional costs of $40-50 million per week, which the CEO described as 'not sustainable for a long time.'
Hamburg, Germany

Chris Bowen
Australia's Energy Minister confirmed a breakthrough agreement allowing Malaysian fuel shipments to safely transit the Strait of Hormuz following talks with Iran, Egypt, and Turkey.

Iran has implemented a toll booth system in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing vessels to enter Iranian waters for inspection by the IRGC, with at least two ships paying for transit.

Narendra Modi
International law guarantees freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and no nation can levy fees for its use

Pakistan is facilitating US-Iran indirect talks by relaying messages, and a 15-point American plan is being deliberated upon by Tehran

Iran's response to the US 15-point plan was officially sent through intermediaries, demanding an end to US and Israeli attacks and recognition of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz

The US peace proposal conveyed by Pakistan is one-sided and unfair, lacking minimum requirements for success and serving only US and Israeli interests

Extended the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6 while thousands more US troops near the region

Confirmed the US presented Iran with a 15-point action list as a basis for negotiations, the first official confirmation of the plan
The White House, Washington DC

Israel announced it killed IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri, who oversaw the Strait of Hormuz blockade

The Pentagon is preparing military options for a potential final blow against Iran including invading Kharg Island and seizing control of Larak Island

Antonio Guterres
Called for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that its prolonged closure is choking the movement of oil, gas, and fertilizer during global planting season

Ships linked to Iran's adversaries will not be allowed through the Strait of Hormuz because the region is a war zone, but it remains open to friendly nations

Eyal Zamir
Warned the security cabinet that Israeli ground forces are stretched and need reinforcements amid fighting on multiple fronts

Division 162 deployed to southern Lebanon to expand a buffer zone, joining two other divisions already operating there

Warned that Israeli actions and statements threaten Lebanese sovereignty and violate international law

Jake Auchincloss
The deployment of two Marine Expeditionary Units to the Strait of Hormuz is the largest US military buildup in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq

Trump is leaning toward ordering a major US ground operation against Iran, with the US convinced Tehran will buckle under military pressure and has dispatched troops to capture Kharg Island

Israel killed IRGC Navy Commodore Alireza Tangsiri, the commander overseeing the Strait of Hormuz blockade

Announced the military planned to create a larger buffer zone in southern Lebanon to push back the missile threat from Hezbollah

Yair Lapid
Accused the Israeli government of steering the country toward a security disaster by sending the army into a multi-front war without a strategy, without the necessary means and with far too few soldiers.
Jerusalem, Israel

Jasem Mohamed al-Budaiwi
Publicly accused Iran of demanding transit fees of up to $2 million per voyage from commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, in the first such accusation by a top regional leader.

Reported that only about 150 vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz since March 1, representing a 90% decline from normal traffic levels.

Nawaf Salam
Warned that Israeli actions and statements threaten Lebanese sovereignty and violate international law as Israel deepens its ground invasion of southern Lebanon.

Announced deployment of Division 162 to southern Lebanon to expand a buffer zone, joining two other divisions already operating in the area.

Said the military planned to create a larger buffer zone in southern Lebanon to push back the missile threat from Hezbollah.

Said that seizing control of Iran's oil supply remains 'an option,' citing the Venezuela model as a precedent for US energy arrangements abroad.

Said Iran allowed 10 oil tankers, reportedly Pakistani-flagged, to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a 'present' to demonstrate seriousness in negotiations.

Narendra Modi
Declared that international law guarantees freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and that no nation can levy fees for its use, after India pushed four LPG vessels through.

Said the Israeli army killed Commodore Alireza Tabatabai, a high-ranking member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's navy.

Told the Times of Israel that Trump is leaning toward ordering a major US ground operation against Iran, with Washington convinced Tehran will buckle under military pressure.

Told a cabinet meeting there were 'strong signs' Tehran was ready to negotiate, confirming the US shared a 15-point action list with Iran through Pakistani officials.

Eyal Zamir
Warned the security cabinet that the Israeli army is stretched to the limit and beyond, fighting on multiple fronts and in need of reinforcements.

Tasnim News Agency (citing unnamed official)
Reported that Iran's formal reply to the US 15-point plan was sent through intermediaries, demanding an end to US and Israeli strikes, war reparations, and respect for Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

Characterized the US 15-point peace proposal as 'unreasonable and a violation of sovereignty,' demanding war reparations and full military withdrawal of foreign forces from the Persian Gulf.

Confirmed it is facilitating US-Iran indirect talks by relaying messages, and that a 15-point American plan is being deliberated upon by Tehran.

Reported that more than 1.2 million people have been forced from their homes in Lebanon since the beginning of March due to Israeli military operations.

Nikolai Patrushev
Patrushev says the US and its allies are focused on blocking Russia's strategic maritime hydrocarbon exports to inflict maximum economic damage, while Russia is preparing a comprehensive Arctic transport corridor project.
Arctic, Russia

Luise Amtsberg
Amtsberg condemned Merz's 80 percent Syrian return target as 'not only unrealistic but cynical,' accusing the Chancellor of fueling mass deportation fantasies associated with the far-right AfD.

Raimund Neuß
On the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre discovery, Neuß argued that Russian war crimes in Ukraine are a deliberate strategy, not isolated incidents, citing systematic torture, civilian murders, and the UN Human Rights Office's new evidence of forced deportations from occupied territories.
Bucha, Ukraine

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Bundeswehr visits to schools in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have nearly doubled in two years, with over 5,600 youth officer presentations registered nationally in 2025, raising debate about military recruitment of minors amid ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East.

Horváth Gábor
Hungarian commentator argues that Orbán's strategy of hosting CPAC Hungary with far-right leaders including Milei, Wilders, Kickl, and Weidel has failed to influence voters, while JD Vance's upcoming visit is a consolation prize after Trump refused to come to Budapest before elections.
Budapest, Hungary

Matthew Forsythe
Director of Product Management, Android App Safety
Google is mandating Android developer verification starting September 2026 in Indonesia, Brazil, Singapore and Thailand to combat distribution of harmful apps, requiring identity confirmation before app publishing.
Indonesia

The FBI warned Americans against using Chinese-developed mobile apps, stating apps with digital infrastructure in China are subject to national security laws enabling the Chinese government to access users' data including contacts, addresses and system prompts.

San Francisco, USA
The Mercor AI recruiting platform confirmed a data breach tied to the LiteLLM supply chain attack, with hacking group Lapsus$ claiming to have obtained hundreds of gigabytes of data from the $10 billion AI startup.

Ofir Shaty
Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform contains a vulnerability where default excessive permissions on AI service agents allow attackers to exfiltrate sensitive data from all Cloud Storage buckets within a project, turning AI agents into insider threats.
Google Cloud (global infrastructure)

Global (Chrome browser)
Google patched the fourth Chrome zero-day of 2026 (CVE-2026-5281), a use-after-free vulnerability in Dawn/WebGPU that was actively exploited in the wild before the emergency update.

Peacehaven, United Kingdom
Three more people arrested over the arson attack on Peacehaven Mosque.

Met police officer sacked after anti-Muslim rant claiming 'Muslims are taking over' London.

Cumbria, United Kingdom
UKIP plans anti-mosque protest on Eid day outside a new Cumbria mosque.

Vienna, Austria
OSCE warns against the growing consequences of Islamophobia across Europe, calling for coordinated response.

Islamic Council warns that Chancellor Merz's statements about Muslim women are 'problematic' and risk deepening social division.

Brandenburg, Germany
German state of Brandenburg plans to ban the headscarf in courtrooms as part of a judicial neutrality law.

Bavaria, Germany
Hate crimes driven primarily by far-right extremism have increased significantly in Bavaria, Germany.

The Hague, Netherlands
MRWN sues the Dutch state over wrongful inclusion of Muslims on terror watchlists.

French arms sales to Israel exposed as diplomacy failure, with investigative reporting showing continued weapons transfers despite rhetoric.

Erdogan has built a global arms network through nearly 100 bilateral defense agreements worldwide.

Foundation reports systematic right-wing pressure on civil society organizations increasing across Germany.

Brussels, Belgium
EU condemns death penalty while bankrolling arms manufacturers like Leonardo whose F-35 components are used in Gaza devastation.

Bilal Abdul Karim
Journalist Bilal Abdul Karim has been jailed without charge or trial for 100 days in Syria.
Idlib, Syria

UK police warn that Palestine Action protesters will be arrested again for future direct action campaigns.

England, United Kingdom
Hate crime investigation ongoing after a pig's head was left outside a proposed mosque site in England.

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Hate crime investigation into desecration of Muslim graves ongoing in Hertfordshire.

Met Police investigating devastating burglary and arson attack on the Al-Falah Islamic Institute in London.

Eindhoven, Netherlands
MRWN takes PSV Handball to court over mandatory shower policy for underage Muslim girls violating religious freedom.

Syria
Syria's president declared the country will stay out of the Iran conflict unless it faces direct aggression, maintaining neutrality in the wider regional war.

Sergei Tolchenov
Russia signalled openness to selling oil to Indonesia's state-owned Pertamina as global prices rise following the Strait of Hormuz closure, offering alternative energy supply routes.
Indonesia

Philippe Lazzarini
Outgoing UNRWA chief called for a high-level independent panel to investigate the killing of 390 humanitarian aid workers during the armed conflict in the Gaza Strip.

Qusra, West Bank
Israeli settlers renewed attacks on the West Bank village of Qusra where Israeli soldiers had previously detained and assaulted a CNN crew, burning vehicles and assaulting Palestinian residents.

Mike Waltz
US Ambassador Waltz sharply criticized UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for sending threats of criminal liability to American companies over complicity in Israeli actions.

East Darfur, Sudan
A European coalition condemned the bombing of a hospital in East Darfur as 'unacceptable and deplorable', calling for accountability for attacks on healthcare facilities.

Amy Pope
IOM appealed for $277 million to support displaced populations in Sudan and neighboring countries as the crisis approaches its third year, with families forced into impossible choices.

Balochistan, Pakistan
Baloch activists / UN Human Rights Council
Allegations of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and systematic human rights abuses in Balochistan were presented at a UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva.

Ganderbal, Kashmir
Indian Army eliminated one terrorist in an overnight cordon and search operation in Ganderbal district of Kashmir, with the operation still ongoing against hiding militants.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan
Pakistan's Ishaq Dar and Turkey's FM Hakan Fidan discussed the regional situation, reaffirming bilateral ties and agreeing to remain in close contact amid the Middle East crisis.

China's envoy highlighted the need for expanding the CPEC vision as key agreements were signed in Pakistan's federal capital, deepening economic integration under CPEC 2.0.

Syed Mustafa Kamal
Pakistan's health minister assured there is no medicine shortage despite shipping disruptions from the US-Israeli war on Iran, with four months of stock being increased to six months.

White House announced Trump will deliver an address to the nation on April 1 at 9 PM EDT to provide an important update on Iran.

Atiku Abubakar
Atiku condemned the Senate for approving Tinubu's $6 billion loan request in under four hours, calling it 'a disturbing erosion of oversight responsibility' that will 'mortgage the future of generations.'
Abuja, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria
NNPC increased crude oil allocation to Dangote Refinery from five to seven cargoes for May loading, though the refinery needs 13-15 cargoes and fuel prices have hit record highs.

Xinjiang, China
China's Ministry of Education issued new 'Negative List' with 20 strict prohibitions for schools, distributed to all provinces including the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.

China welcomed the first European Parliament delegation visit in eight years, saying it will 'enhance exchange and cooperation' and 'deepen the European Parliament's understanding of China.'

Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Arakan Army abducted 13 Bangladeshi fishermen and seized three fishing trawlers near the mouth of the Naf River in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar.

Australia
Australian Prime Minister announced a rare televised address to the nation on the local impacts of the war in the Middle East.

Adan Hussein
A local elder reported that after federal forces took over Baidoa, the city 'looks like a ghost town' despite being calm, indicating mass displacement or civilian fear.
Baidoa, Somalia

Chris Kiptoo
Kenya's Treasury PS warned that borrowing to finance the budget is unsustainable as the deficit is projected to hit Sh1.12 trillion, up from Sh901 billion approved in June 2025.
Nairobi, Kenya

Srikanth Kondapalli
India faces a 'herculean task' hosting the 2026 BRICS summit since members Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE are in conflict with each other, making neutrality extremely difficult.

Minnesota, United States
Newly released data shows the majority of 3,700+ ICE arrestees in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge had no criminal record, contradicting federal claims of targeting the 'worst of the worst.'

An estimated 20,000 sailors remain stranded near the Strait of Hormuz, described as 'living in constant anguish' due to the Iran war and maritime disruption.

Nairobi, Kenya
Police killings in Kenya reached 125 in 2025 with a peak of 39 deaths in July during the Saba Saba protests, revealing systematic lethal force against organized protest movements.

Southern Crete, Greece
At least 22 migrants died off southern Greece after six days adrift in a rubber boat from Libya, with smugglers ordering bodies thrown overboard; only two survivors rescued in critical condition.

David Potskhveria
Georgia's only oil refinery at Kulevi plans to fully replace Russian crude with feedstock from Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and other sources to access the EU market, after EU considered sanctions on the port.
Kulevi, Georgia

Mariam Kvrivishvili
Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
Georgia expressed readiness to facilitate the transportation of Turkmen natural gas and oil through its territory to Turkey and further to European countries.
Tbilisi, Georgia

Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
An 18-inch main gas pipeline was blown up by unknown assailants on the outskirts of Quetta, capital of Balochistan province, suspending gas supply to the city and at least five more districts.

Lavrov is scheduled to visit India in May for the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting, with the agenda expected to include the Iran conflict, energy security, and expanding BRICS cooperation.

Taliban Ministry of Industry and Commerce
Afghan and Uzbek private sector representatives signed cooperation agreements worth over $514 million, marking expanded economic ties between the Taliban-governed country and Uzbekistan.

A cross-party parliamentary committee concluded that the UK's Prevent counter-terrorism programme is 'outdated and inadequately prepared' to deal with modern extremist threats including antisemitism, anti-Muslim hostility, and online radicalization.

Nokerguly Atagulyev
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan and Georgia agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in trade, transport, and energy during an official visit to Tbilisi, with Georgia pledging to facilitate Turkmen gas and oil transit to Europe.
Trans-Caspian Corridor

Rizwan Saeed Sheikh
Pakistan's role in US-Iran tensions is in the broader interest of the region; Pakistan offered mediation in good faith and is ready to provide all possible facilitation.

Doha, Qatar
Qatar is not involved in mediation efforts between Iran and the US, though contacts between the two countries continue; Qatar fully supports Pakistan's mediation efforts.

Body of Pakistani national Yasir Khan, killed in a US strike on a ship in Bandar Abbas, Iran, has been handed over to Pakistani authorities at the Taftan border crossing.

Turbat, Balochistan, Pakistan
A rocket attack struck near a government girls' degree college in Turbat city, Balochistan, shaking the entire city; no casualties reported but structural damage to nearby buildings.

Bara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Security forces killed 10 militants in an operation in Bara, Khyber district, after armed men attempted to seize a school building.

Sean Parnell
Pentagon demands British newspaper retract report about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's broker attempting multi-million dollar defense investments before the Iran war, calling the claims misleading and unfounded.
Pentagon, Washington DC

Sputnik analysis of US budget documents claims that at the current rate of Tomahawk cruise missile expenditure against Iran, the US Navy could exhaust its entire stockpile of approximately 4,000 missiles within 3.5 months, with 850 already used.

Dmitry Peskov
Kremlin spokesperson says Zelensky must take responsibility and make decisions so Russia and Ukraine can achieve peace, not just a ceasefire, adding Russian forces are advancing along the entire contact line.
Ukraine

Jeyhun Bayramov
Azerbaijan's FM calls Iran's FM Araghchi to emphasize the importance of diplomatic efforts for the swiftest possible end to the war.
Baku, Azerbaijan

Pakistan Navy unveils PNS Khaibar (F-282), the second Babur-class corvette developed jointly with Turkey, equipped with 3D surveillance radar, electronic warfare systems, and anti-ship capabilities.

Bamako, Mali
IMF completes second review of Mali's reference program, declaring the Malian economy is recovering and commending transitional authorities for their fiscal management results.

Ousmane Sonko
PM Sonko advocates for an 'economic shield' to protect Senegal's national identity, arguing that financial independence is the guarantor of cultural integrity and pledging to integrate traditional Koranic schools (daaras) into the formal education system.
Diamniadio, Senegal

Warsaw, Poland
Poland condemns Israeli death penalty law on Palestinian prisoners as violation of international norms.

Vladimir Putin
Middle East conflict makes supply chain security a key factor in global transportation.

Middle East war will create economic opportunities for Turkey through new trade corridors.

14 Turkish-owned ships remain stranded near the Strait of Hormuz due to the war.

Turkey condemns Israeli law introducing the death penalty for Palestinians as a violation of human rights.

Gaza, Palestine
UK calls for accountability into the 2024 Israeli strike that killed 7 World Central Kitchen aid workers.

Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang
SSPDF revises Khor Kaltan gold miner attack death toll down from 73 to 36, blaming SPLA-IO and NAS forces.
Khor Kaltan, Central Equatoria, South Sudan

Western Embassies (Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, UK, US)
Western embassies urge South Sudan's leaders to restart political dialogue and end violence, warning of worsening humanitarian crisis.

Dilling, South Kordofan, Sudan
SAF repels major Taqaddum Alliance assault on Dilling city in South Kordofan with air support.

Guinea-Bissau
Chinese floating fish factories are plundering Guinea-Bissau's marine resources, processing sardinella into fishmeal by the ton.

Mali
Russia's Africa Corps PMC adopting 'hands-off' approach in Mali puts more counterterrorism burden on Malian forces.

Abiy Ahmed
Ethiopia pushes ahead with June national elections despite ongoing war, displacement, and diminishing state control in multiple regions.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Crimea, Ukraine
Russian military plane crashes over Crimea, killing 29 people.

Polish public opinion poll shows majority of Poles consider the attack on Iran a mistake by the US and Israel.

Iraqi Kurdistan
Iraqi Kurdistan caught between Iranian and US strikes, Kurdish residents saying 'Americans will lose'.

Caracas, Venezuela
US removes sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez in apparent diplomatic pivot.

Aegean Sea, Turkey
19 Afghan migrants including a baby die after their boat sinks off Turkey's coast.

MCB criticizes UK government's proposed 'anti-Muslim hostility' definition as inadequate, saying genuine community cohesion cannot be built on suspicion.

Khartoum
International Organization for Migration expanding Sudan emergency response and appealing for $277 million in humanitarian funding as displacement crisis deepens

East Darfur
European coalition condemned the bombing of a hospital in East Darfur as 'unacceptable and deplorable', one of the few international responses to Sudan's medical infrastructure destruction

Torkham Border
Rising tensions push Pakistan and Afghanistan toward a dangerous edge as border disputes and security operations intensify amid the regional war

Havana
Russian tanker reached Cuba delivering energy amid critical shortage, demonstrating Moscow's ability to project energy influence in the Western hemisphere during wartime

IDF claimed it has hit more than 4,000 targets and struck over 10,000 'terror components' across the campaign, tallying war achievements

China doubling down on chemical plant expansion with tech breakthroughs amid the Iran war, accelerating industrial self-sufficiency during global energy disruption

Farah Maalim
Accused Ethiopia of a 30-year campaign to destabilize Somalia, exposing Horn of Africa fault lines intensifying during the regional security vacuum
Nairobi

Mogadishu
Turkey ramping up drilling operations in both the Black Sea and offshore Somalia, expanding its naval and energy presence as the war reshuffles regional influence

Iran threatened US tech companies with retaliation after Defense Secretary Hegseth warned of decisive military action in the coming days

Blue Nile State
Sudan's military claimed territorial gains in South Kordofan as displacement rises in Blue Nile state, with fighting intensifying on multiple fronts

New York
US Ambassador blasted UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for threatening American companies, escalating the confrontation between the US and UN human rights mechanisms

Tubas
Israeli settlers burned Palestinian vehicles and injured four Palestinians in Tubas during the period surrounding the death penalty vote

Blue Line, Lebanon
Fighting along the Blue Line has worsened the humanitarian situation in Lebanon amid wider regional hostilities, with civilian displacement accelerating

Europe
Analysis warns the Iran war could create a new migrant crisis in Europe as displaced populations from Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon seek refuge

New Delhi
India faces the most imminent fertilizer supply risk from the Iran war prolonging, with critical demand window approaching and supply chains disrupted

Said the US military aims to be 'unpredictable' regarding boots on the ground in Iran

Pakistan's Deputy PM travelling to China to brief on discussions held during meeting of Turkish, Egyptian and Saudi foreign ministers on the Middle East war

Ambassador Zongo
Burkina Faso's Ambassador Zongo, representing the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), addresses the UN on abolition of slavery, highlighting the alliance's anti-terrorism and socio-economic efforts in the Sahel.

Li Xiang / Tiemoko Traore
Mali's Energy Minister and China's Ambassador jointly inspect the Safo solar power plant project near Bamako, reaffirming commitment to accelerate this strategic energy project amid rising national electricity demand.
Safo, Mali

Martin Sichert
Sichert accused successive CDU and SPD health ministers of catastrophic mismanagement, claiming that German health insurance contributors are being forced to pay for over 15 billion euros in shortfalls while immigrants who never contributed receive expensive benefits.

Zaklin Nastic
Nastic resigned from the BSW party with a scathing letter accusing the leadership under co-chair Amira Mohamed Ali of strategic failures, while publicly praising AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla, signaling a rightward fracture within the Wagenknecht movement.
Hamburg, Germany

Tariq Ramadan convicted and sentenced to 18 years in prison for rape charges.

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Police investigating anti-Muslim graffiti sprayed on a Birmingham mosque.

Volker Turk
The UN human rights chief condemned Israel's death penalty law as 'cruel and discriminatory', warning that applying it in occupied Palestinian territory 'would constitute a war crime' and calling for it to be 'promptly repealed.'
West Bank

Pankaj Saran
Former Deputy National Security Advisor of India
Former Indian Deputy NSA stated that Pakistan's role in the West Asia crisis mediation is limited to passing messages and the US has given clear indications it does not view Islamabad as a serious peace broker.

Bennett
UN's Bennett condemned the Taliban's ban on Afghan women entering UN offices, calling it a violation of fundamental rights and UN operational integrity.
Afghanistan

Russian firm plans to invest $80 million in Pakistan to produce insulin locally through a partnership with Genetics Pharmaceuticals, amid supply chain disruptions from the Middle East war.

The Jakarta Post editorial condemned attacks on UN peacekeepers, calling for international accountability as Israeli forces expand operations in southern Lebanon.

US Central Command AOR, Middle East
The 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, deployed a contingent of Airmen to the Middle East in support of Operation Epic Fury in the CENTCOM area of responsibility.

Lukman Otunuga
Analyst stated that sustained oil price rises from the Strait of Hormuz closure are expected to strengthen Nigeria's naira through increased foreign exchange inflows, with $100 oil as key benchmark.

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region
The Bangsamoro religious authority issued a fatwa declaring that forcing a rape survivor to marry her attacker is strictly prohibited under Shari'ah law, emphasizing that marriage requires genuine consent.

Monetary Policy Committee, National Bank of Ethiopia
Ethiopia's MPC held off on lifting its credit cap, citing global economic uncertainty from the Middle East conflict, and will reconvene in an extraordinary session by late April.

Russian FM Lavrov will visit New Delhi on May 14-15 for the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting to shape final documents for the upcoming summit under India's 2026 presidency.

Youssef Ourahmane
Christians in Algeria face laws criminalizing conversion from Islam and systematic church closures, with the 2020 constitution removing explicit freedom of conscience protections ahead of Pope Leo XIV's expected visit.
Algeria

Ahsan Iqbal
Pakistan's planning minister announced CPEC Phase-II will focus on innovation corridors, industrial development, and people-to-people connectivity, with growth, livelihood and regional development initiatives.

Parks Tau
Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa
Tau declared South Africa has 'turned a corner' as an investment destination, unveiling a 'Butterfly Strategy' pivoting trade toward Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America in response to rising global protectionism.
Sandton, South Africa

Nouakchott, Mauritania
A senior UN delegation arrived in Nouakchott, Mauritania to consult with military officials on the MINURSO mission's operational performance, ceasefire monitoring, and future mandate in Western Sahara.

Aparna S. Sharma
India is diversifying fertilizer imports away from Gulf states, with Morocco and Russia as top suppliers, holding 180 million metric tons in reserves.
Morocco

Randhir Jaiswal
PM Modi is conducting consultations with world leaders including Saudi Crown Prince MBS on the West Asia crisis.

Russia
A Russian military aircraft crashed into a mountain killing all 29 people on board.

Iran welcomes Pakistan's active diplomatic efforts to mediate the conflict.

Currency-protected deposit (KKM) balances have fallen to $40 million in February, down from over $100 billion at peak, as Turkey phases out the emergency scheme.

Philippe
A French politician tells Sputnik that holding Kharg Island is 'completely impossible and would be suicide' for US forces, who would become targets for Iranian attacks and unable to receive resupply by sea.

Mark Kelly
NASA moon mission highlights a 'contrast' with the destructive US war on Iran.
Cape Canaveral, United States

Burundi
At least 13 killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a military base in Burundi.

Global
Air fares rising globally due to higher fuel costs and tight capacity caused by Middle East conflict.

Istanbul, Turkey
World Bank approves $2 billion loan for Istanbul rail crossing infrastructure project.

MCB issues statement on Pakistan-Afghanistan war, expressing concern for Muslim communities affected by the conflict.

MCB warns the global war is impacting UK Muslim households' cost of living amid Spring Budget pressures.

Geneva
Press freedom review documents escalating attacks on journalists and court rulings increasing risks for reporters covering conflicts worldwide

Algiers
Analysis examines whether France and Algeria can rebuild their relationship amid colonial legacy tensions and the Iran war's reshuffling of Mediterranean alliances

Addis Ababa
African nations accelerating strategic infrastructure investments focused on resilience, trade and growth independent of Western development frameworks

Pakistani business federation pushing joint business group to boost Pakistan-China trade under CPEC 2.0, deepening economic integration during the war

Canberra
Australian Prime Minister cancelled Gallipoli trip as the Iran war intensifies, with PM preparing to address the nation on the Middle East conflict

Jakarta
Indonesian editorial condemned the targeting of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, calling it an attack on the international order itself

Pro-Palestine protesters marched through a Jewish neighborhood in London, with police allowing the demonstration to proceed through contentious areas

Israeli strikes killed six more Palestinians in Gaza as the death toll continues to mount alongside the new death penalty legislation

FCDO issued 'do not travel' warnings to 226 countries including Turkey, Thailand, and Mexico as the Iran war's security impact expands globally

Abuja
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia agreed to deepen security and emergency response partnership amid the Middle East crisis

Three major airlines announced expanded Middle East travel bans as the Iran war intensifies, cutting routes across the region

China called for an immediate end to hostilities to restore peace and stability in the Gulf region

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
Nigeria reaffirmed commitment to deepening security cooperation with Saudi Arabia, with discussions on border security, irregular migration management, and crisis response systems.

Alexandre Arrobbio
The World Bank approved $90 million in additional financing for Tunisia's social protection system, expanding family allowances to 450,000 school-age children and establishing a national disability fund.
Tunis, Tunisia

Ilzat Kasymov
Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan and South Korea pledged to deepen economic ties through a joint business forum in Tashkent in June 2026 and expanded investment cooperation under their 'special strategic partnership.'
Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Jamal Ibrahim
Africa's debt crisis is no longer a mere financial imbalance but an institutional governance crisis threatening development sustainability.
Tangier, Morocco

Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi Port Trust and Port of Constanta
A historic memorandum of understanding was signed between Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Romania's Port of Constanta for strategic port cooperation.

Russian firm investing $80 million in Pakistan to produce insulin locally, expanding Russia-Pakistan economic ties during the Iran war

Tunis
Tunisians divided on international trade and wary of Western influence, reflecting broader post-colonial ambivalence resharpened by the Iran war

Seoul
South Korean government warned a formerly detained activist not to attempt entry into Gaza again, revealing crackdown on international solidarity movements

S. Jaishankar
Held talks with Portugal's foreign minister on the West Asia crisis and bilateral ties, as India seeks European coordination on the conflict

Lindsey Graham
Asked Trump to sanction Spain for opposing the US war effort against Iran

Doha, Qatar
The Afghan refugee camp As Sayliyah in Qatar will be closed by end of March; over 1,000 refugees must leave, with options to go to third countries or voluntarily return to Afghanistan

Some partners misunderstand the essence of diplomacy; using diplomatic contacts to cover up preparations for military aggression is dishonest

Nikolai Patrushev
US and its allies are focusing efforts on blocking Russia's strategic exports

Philippe
Holding Kharg Island is completely impossible and would be suicide for any occupying force

Jeyhun Bayramov
Emphasized the importance of diplomatic efforts for the earliest possible end to the war in phone call with Iranian counterpart Araghchi
Baku, Azerbaijan

Mujahid Al-Dulaimi
Syria border reopened to Iraqi crude oil tankers at Al-Walid crossing, with over 150 tankers waiting and average capacity of 500 tankers per day
Al-Walid Border Crossing, Iraq

Vladimir Putin
Putin discussed the Middle East situation in a phone call with UAE's Mohamed bin Zayed

Russian and Omani foreign ministers discussed the crisis surrounding Iran
Oman

Analysis suggests the US could exhaust its entire Tomahawk cruise missile inventory within four months at current rate of operations against Iran

Penzberg, Germany
Criticized Chancellor Merz's statements about the image of women in Islam as divisive and harmful to Muslim communities in Germany

Proposed plan for 80% of Syrian refugees to return to Syria, with Germany funding Syria's reconstruction in exchange

Merz's statements about Syrian return fuel mass deportation fantasies of the AfD, according to critics from multiple parties

Ousmane Sonko
Committed to integrating daaras (Quranic schools) into the national education system at the closing ceremony of national daara consultations
Dakar, Senegal

Ousmane Sonko
Advocates for an economic shield to protect national identity from external economic pressures
Dakar, Senegal

Abidjan, Ivory Coast
EU committed 655 billion FCFA for Cote d'Ivoire's National Development Plan 2026-2030 and regional stability

Bamako, Mali
IMF affirmed that Mali's economy is recovering following the second review of the reference program

West Africa
World Bank approved financing for a food systems resilience program in West Africa

Safo, Mali
Mali and China strengthened cooperation to accelerate the strategic Safo solar power plant project

Macky Sall
Former President Macky Sall maintains his candidacy for UN Secretary General position
United Nations

Niger
AES delivered a declaration at the UN on slavery as Niger launched biometric identity cards for the alliance

Peshawar, Pakistan
Formation of Imran Khan Release Force is underway; oath will be taken once 100,000 workers are registered

President Trump will address the nation today with an important speech on the Iran conflict

China
Chinese cybercrime group Silver Fox is using typosquatted domains impersonating trusted software brands to deliver AtlasCross RAT to Chinese-speaking users across Asia.

Andrew Northern
A Russian-origin remote access toolkit called CTRL has been discovered distributing via malicious LNK files, enabling credential phishing, keylogging, RDP hijacking, and reverse tunneling through FRP.

Anna Pham
A large-scale malvertising campaign since January 2026 has been targeting US individuals searching for tax documents, deploying ScreenConnect RAT with a Huawei driver-based EDR killer in pre-ransomware behavior.

Ukraine
The CyberSerp group claimed to have sent malicious emails to one million Ukr.net users and compromised 200,000 devices, though CERT-UA did not confirm those figures and said the campaign was largely unsuccessful.

Europe
Europe's deep strategic dependence on US technological and cybersecurity capabilities is being tested as geopolitical changes undermine trust and compel European organizations to rethink digital architectures.

Multiple security vendors (Aikido, JFrog, Socket)
TeamPCP compromised the Telnyx Python package on PyPI, publishing malicious versions that concealed credential harvesting capabilities within a WAV file as part of their expanding supply chain campaign.

Unit 42 researchers identified malware samples created with or assisted by large language models, including AI-written malware and malware using AI for remote decision-making to augment command-and-control operations.

Tammy Harper
A new cybercrime service called Leak Bazaar is offering to process stolen ransomware data into structured searchable intelligence, functioning as an e-discovery service for stolen data.

Anthony Albanese
Albanese cancelled his Gallipoli trip as the Iran war intensified.
Gallipoli, Turkey

Analysts warn the Iran war could trigger a new migrant crisis in Europe.

Iranians debated whether the war is worth the cost being imposed on the country.

Fighting continued in Sudan between military and RSF forces.

Israeli settlers renewed attacks on West Bank villages, including where soldiers had detained a CNN crew.

Tubas, West Bank
Israeli colonizers burned vehicles and injured four Palestinians in Tubas.

Major Jewish groups criticized Israel's death penalty law as counterproductive.

US refused to condemn Israel's new death penalty law, affirming respect for Israel's sovereign rights.

UN peacekeepers came under attack as the Middle East conflict expanded.

All eyes are on Iran, but Lebanon must not be ignored as the conflict expands.

US Ambassador blasted UN rapporteur Albanese for threatening American companies over Israel policy.

London, UK
Pro-Palestine protesters marched through a Jewish neighborhood in London, shouting 'genocide' outside a kosher eatery.

Ramzy Baroud
Iran is playing chess but only after rewriting the rules of the game in its broader strategic approach.

IOM expanded its Sudan response and appealed for $277 million.

Papua New Guinea
IMF reached staff-level agreement with Papua New Guinea.

Attacks and court rulings escalated risks for press freedom in Pakistan.

Algeria
France and Algeria attempted to get their strained relationship back on track.

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
Rising tensions pushed Pakistan and Afghanistan toward a dangerous edge.

Balochistan, Pakistan
UN session heard allegations of human rights abuses in Balochistan.

Top Jaish-e-Mohammed commander died mysteriously, with senior operatives attending funeral.

Pankaj Saran
Pakistan's role so far is only to pass messages, not genuine mediation in the West Asia conflict.

Ganderbal, Kashmir
Indian security forces killed a terrorist in an ongoing encounter in Kashmir.

Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bangladesh sought US support to tackle fuel crisis amid regional energy disruptions.

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
Repatriation of Afghans resumed as the border with Pakistan reopened.

Chinese envoy highlighted need for expanding CPEC vision as key agreements signed in Pakistan.

Pratap Bhanu Mehta
Democracy has already lost the war, as democratic norms erode amid conflict.
India

Trump administration scaled back asylum crackdown enacted after D.C. National Guard shooting.

Reno-based Nevada Air National Guard unit deployed to the Middle East.

South Korea
South Korea turned to Russian naphtha as chip supply chain faces Middle East crisis.

Education is not 'Western' but universal, pushing back against Boko Haram ideology.

Canada
A new law threw thousands of asylum seekers into legal limbo.

Atiku Abubakar
Condemned the Senate for approving President Tinubu's $6 billion external loan request in less than four hours, calling it alarming and troubling for Nigeria's fiscal future

S&P
Warned that Ghana's credit outlook is at risk if economic reforms lose momentum
Accra, Ghana

Situation Room
Condemned the amendment to the Electoral Act 2026 passed by the House of Representatives as politically targeted, warning it could undermine democratic competition

NNPC
Boosted crude oil supply to Dangote Refinery to seven cargoes for May, increasing domestic refining capacity
Lagos, Nigeria

Wale Edun
Announced that Nigeria has expanded international tax cooperation to recover revenues lost through illicit financial flows

Chinese Ministry of Education
Issued new rules for basic education that critics say prioritize political loyalty over learning and expand ideological pressure on teachers and students

China
Began construction on the world's largest coal-to-ethylene glycol project in Xinjiang's Turpan prefecture, doubling down on mega chemical plants amid Iran war supply disruptions
Turpan, Xinjiang, China

Anna Cavazzini
Visited China for the first time in 8 years, which Chinese experts say may help EU lawmakers gain a more objective understanding of China

Arakan Army
Abducted 13 Bangladeshi fishermen in Teknaf area near the Myanmar-Bangladesh border
Teknaf, Bangladesh

Bangsamoro Religious Authority
Issued a religious ruling against the practice of forced marriage for rape survivors in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region
Bangsamoro, Philippines

Farah Maalim
Accused Ethiopia of conducting a 30-year campaign to destabilize Somalia, alleging a coordinated alliance involving Al-Shabaab and Western intelligence agencies
Mogadishu, Somalia

Somali Future Council
Over 700 Somali political leaders convened in Kismayo to seek a consensus electoral model as disputes with the federal government escalate
Kismayo, Somalia

Somalia Federal Government
Sent a federal delegation to Baidoa to manage the political transition in Southwest State after regional president Laftagareen resigned

Somali National Army
Took over key city in Southwest State as the regional leader resigned, consolidating federal control

Chris Kiptoo
Warned that borrowing to finance the budget deficit of Sh1.1 trillion may not be sustainable, saying 'it's going to be very difficult moving forward'

World Tribune
Published report warning that Islam is 'on the march' in the United States while Christianity is being 'pushed from the public square'

Catholic World Report
Called on Pope Leo to publicly address the plight of Christians in Algeria before his visit, highlighting restrictions on religious freedom for non-Muslims
Algiers, Algeria

World Bank
Approved US$90 million to strengthen Tunisia's social protection system for vulnerable families in partnership with the Tunisian government
Tunis, Tunisia

Sri Lanka
Ordered US crude oil for its Iran-built refinery, pivoting away from Iranian energy supplies amid the ongoing conflict
Hambantota, Sri Lanka

CPEC Authority
Stated that CPEC Phase-II focuses on innovation, industrial development, and connectivity, with emphasis on solar energy and meteorological systems

Windward
Reported that transit through the Strait of Hormuz remains controlled rather than open, but throughput is increasing despite the Iran war

Prevent Programme Review
A report found the UK's anti-terrorist programme Prevent is 'outdated and inadequately prepared' to deal with current threats

Georgia
Pledged support for Turkmen energy transit to Europe via the Trans-Caspian corridor, offering logistics infrastructure near Georgian ports
Tbilisi, Georgia

World Bank
Approved multi-million dollar financing for the Caspian Sea ecosystem restoration project focused on pollution management and biodiversity conservation
Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan

Georgian Refinery
Announced it will phase out Russian oil imports after receiving an EU sanctions warning
Tbilisi, Georgia

Balochistan, Pakistan
Unknown assailants blew up a gas pipeline in Pakistan, disrupting energy supplies in a suspected militant attack

Bangladesh
Recovered 87,700 litres of illegally hoarded fuel in a nationwide crackdown as energy prices surge due to the Iran war and Hormuz closure

Afghan-Uzbek Business Forum
Signed $514 million in cooperation deals between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan private sectors to boost bilateral economic ties
Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Plans to visit India in May for a BRICS foreign ministers' meeting to discuss expanding multilateral cooperation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Targeted Somali immigrants during Operation Metro Surge immigration raids, though they were not the largest immigrant group arrested

Jordan
Raised gasoline and diesel prices for April amid surging global energy costs caused by the Iran war
Amman, Jordan

Iran State Media
Characterized the US-Israeli military campaign as 'aggression' and an 'imposed war' on the 32nd day of conflict

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Data from the 2025 report reveals 125 lives lost to police killings in Kenya in 2025, with extrajudicial killings peaking during civil unrest

Jamal Ibrahim
Africa's debt crisis is no longer just a financial imbalance but a governance crisis threatening the sustainability of development itself
Tangier, Morocco

Bara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
10 militants killed in drone strike after attempting to seize a school and raise TTP flag in Bara, Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Fuel prices in UAE surged dramatically with petrol up over 30% and diesel up nearly 70%, with diesel rising from 2.72 to 4.69 dirhams per liter

IMF demands Pakistan impose 18% GST on petroleum products and solar systems

Rizwan Saeed
Pakistan's role in US-Iran tensions is in the broader interest of the region

Qatar is not involved in mediation efforts between Iran and the United States

Taftan, Balochistan
Body of Pakistani national killed in US strikes on Iran was handed over to authorities at the Taftan border crossing in Chagai district

Turbat, Balochistan
Rocket attack near Government Girls Degree College in Turbat, Balochistan reverberates through the city

18 Indian ships are stranded at the Strait of Hormuz due to Modi's failed diplomacy as Hormuz blockade continues

Iran welcomes Pakistan's active diplomatic efforts to mediate in the US-Iran conflict

Reports of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's investments before the Iran war are misleading

Mary Trump
Trump will get regime change, but not in Iran - in America; Trump's niece has come out against him over the Iran war

Iran’s revolutionary guard threatens to target US firms in retaliation for attacks

Ex-Trump adviser Bannon calls for Netanyahu’s son to be deported from Miami, sent to Iran war

Gaza City
Israel kills 3, injures 13 others across Gaza

Nasser Hospital
Nine Palestinians were injured, one critically, in a drone strike on a civilian gathering in the Mawasi area northwest of Rafah
Rafah

Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz
On Tuesday, after reports that the United States had informally asked Warsaw to consider doing so, Anadolu reports

Police
Two people were arrested as officers cleared demonstrators from outside the parliament building

United Nations
Europe ‘strongly condemn’ attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Iranian president slams EU stance, warns ‘intervention’ in war would have ‘serious consequences’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
Tuesday that any external “intervention” in the ongoing war would have “serious consequences,” as he criticized Europe’s stance on the US-Israeli strikes on the country, Anadolu reports

UN condemns Israeli death penalty law for Palestinians as ‘particularly cruel’

US launches first overland B-52 bombers in operation against Iran: Top general

Trump says war against Iran will not last ‘much longer’: Report

President Donald Trump
Tuesday that he believes the Iran war will not last much longer and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen automatically when US leaves, according to a New York Post, Anadolu Agency reports

Robles
Spain prohibited the use of US military bases in Rota and Moron, as well as its airspace, for operations related to Iran from the outset of the conflict on Feb

3 Palestinians injured in Israeli occupiers’ attack in northern West Bank

Eyewitnesses
Anadolu that the occupiers attacked Palestinians on their land on the outskirts of Tayasir, assaulting them with stones and sticks

Danila
The Iranian statement “was not necessarily a threat, it was more of a warning

Trump’s Iran war and the politics of ego

Israel says it will not join any US ground operation in Iran

Israel reports 232 injuries in 24 hours amid ongoing war with Iran

Israel military issues evacuation warning to six villages in Lebanon’s western Bekaa

Avichay Adraee
The warning, calling on residents of Zlaya, Labaya, Yahmar, Sahmar, Qlaya and Dalafy to evacuate immediately

Lebanon Adraee
The warning was issued in response to what the military described as Hezbollah activity in the area, though no further details were provided

Israeli soldiers killed and wounded in clashes with Hezbollah

Iranian strike damages US early warning aircraft in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns

Why the Middle East’s “Gray Zone” just vanished

Israeli police arrest five during Knesset protest over state budget

Ahmed al-Sharaa pledges neutrality in Iran war, says Syria is stopping Hezbollah weapons smuggling

Sharaa
His government will stay neutral in the Iran v US/Israel conflict and will prevent weapons smuggling to Hezbollah in Lebanon

The war on Iran, British Muslims, and the future of the Islamic world

Pedro
Spain closes airspace to U.S. air force over Iran conflict
Washington

Israel military faces severe troop shortage crisis

Sunnis, GCC states and the American-Israeli war on Iran

Iran war escalates as Yemen’s Houthis join the fray

Strikes “will continue until the declared objectives are achieved, as stated in the previous statement by the armed forces, and until the aggression against all fronts of the resistance ceases

Al-Aqsa
The war on Iran, decline of the US Empire and resisting Greater Israel

Golders Green attack and harassed Arab journalists sparks racism debate, plus Iran war latest

Neo-Nazi teenager admits trying to kill Iranian man in Bristol

Settler violence explodes across West Bank

Morocco
Thousands march in London condemning US-Israeli war on Iran

Three more arrests by counter terror police in mosque arson investigation

Arrest made after arson attack on Islamic Centre in Maida Vale

UK
Thirty reports of mosques targeted across the UK between June and 30 October

TikTok removes channel full of AI-generated violence towards politicians and migrants

How AI-generated images fuel anti-Muslim, anti-migrant sentiment online

Crown Prosecutor Varinder Hayre OBE
Mr Hussein was “fearful of the mosque being attacked as he was the caretaker” and that this was heightened because worshippers including women and children were around the site at the time

UK
Three ‘Nazis’ planned terror attacks against mosques and synagogues

Mr Sandiford
That, at the time of their arrest in February 2024, “all three were involved in making preparations for acts of terrorism in furtherance of their political, racial or ideological causes”
UK

Tell MAMA Records the Highest Number of Anti-Muslim Hate Cases in 2024 Since Its Founding

Eritrea
Neo-Nazi guilty of attempted murder after terror attack on asylum seeker

Tell MAMA recorded almost 5,000 anti-Muslim cases a year on from 7 October

‘Manifesto Against Hate’ 2024 – Tell MAMA

Tell MAMA recorded 1,432 anti-Muslim cases between Oct 7 and Dec 13

Tell MAMA saw more than a seven-fold increase in anti-Muslim cases since October 7

Tell MAMA recorded 1,202 anti-Muslim cases in 55 days

Tell MAMA recorded 895 anti-Muslim cases in six weeks

Islamophobic incidents up by 600% in UK since Hamas attack

Tell MAMA records seven-fold increase in anti-Muslim cases in one month

CCTV appeal ongoing following attempted arson at Islamic Centre in Surrey

Met Police data shows alarming rise in incidents towards Muslim and Jewish communities in London

Anti-Muslim cases to Tell MAMA triple in 6 days – an update

Neo-Nazi, 18, guilty of terror offences and who had Christchurch terror attack video, jailed for six years

US-Israel-Iran 2026 war heralds new dawn for colonialism

Bush
After the debacle of Vietnam, the First Persian Gulf war had reinvigorated a new war mentality that asserted the American military, once again, held global dominance

United Nations
Russia ‘strongly condemns’ deadly attacks on UN peacekeepers

UNIFIL
Two peacekeepers were killed in an explosion of unknown origin that destroyed their vehicle near Bani Hayyan in the Marjeyoun district

Cuba thanks Russia for fuel shipment amid ongoing energy strains

US President Donald Trump
On Sunday he would not enforce the de facto blockade on fuel shipments to the island

East Jerusalem
Outgoing UNRWA chief Lazzarini receives tribute amid survival crisis

Gilmour
The commissioner-general navigated the worst crisis ever endured by a UN agency while facing "unbearable pressures
UN

Zelenskyy
At a press conference at the Bucha Summit 2026 that the talks aim to clarify each side s position on the peace track and determine when the next trilateral meeting with Russia could take place

Jeyhun Bayramov
Azerbaijan and Iran’s foreign ministers express ‘deep concern’ over escalating tensions in Middle East
Istanbul

Haiti's National Police
Officers, supported by Kenyan Gang Suppression Force personnel, intervened Sunday morning after the "Gran Grif" gang attacked Jean Denis
Kenya

British premier tells business chiefs response to Iran conflict must be 'joint effort'

Starmer
Britain would not be drawn into the war but said it would defend British interests and British lives in the region" as well as Gulf allies

UK no 'getting dragged' into Middle East conflict, prime minister reiterates

Simon Harris Burak
Ireland rules out introducing 'COVID-like restrictions' to tackle energy crisis amid Iran war

Restrictions on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit route for oil tankers, threatening to attack any vessels attempting to pass without coordination

Ukrainian president, Jordanian king meet to discuss potential security partnership

Zelenskyy
Kyiv is open to joint work to defend against drone and missile attacks

Israel will Todesstrafe gezielt gegen Palästinenser einführen

Hegseth
Tuesday that talks on ending the Iran war are making progress even as the more than month-long US-Israeli military campaign against the Islamic republic continued

Trump nie jest pierwszy. Były wojny o pomorskie krowy i o ucho Jenkinsa

Qatar
„Rezerwy ropy wystarczą na tygodnie, panele słoneczne – na dekady”. Co nam pokazała wojna w Iranie?

Polish president warns US conservatives of Russia threat in CPAC speech

Bosnia
The Elite Dogs Hunting for Bosnia’s Buried Mines

Kosovo
Russian Disinformation Proliferating Online in Kosovo, BIRN Report Warns

Amid the Iran War, How Can Europe Cap Oil Prices?

Hungary’s Watergate’ as Intelligence Operation Alleged Against Opposition

Iran-Linked Hackers target Albanian Post in Latest Attack

Balkan Leaders Find Shared Values with Trump’s America

Kosovo
Giving Birth as NATO’s Bombs Fell on Yugoslavia

Balkan Countries Act to Ease Spike in Oil Prices

Yugoslavia
Around 200 women were raped at the Bosnian Serb-run site in 1992, with some victims killed and others driven to suicide
Bosnia

War in Iran Fuels Kremlin’s Hope of a Comeback

Judge Lutfi Shala
The time the suspects had spent in detention would be counted towards their jail terms

Iran War Fuels Turkey-Greece Tensions Over Cyprus

S&P Keeps Serbia’s Credit Rating Unchanged – But warns of Rising Tensions

Recep Tayyip Erdo
Under US pressure, Turkey adopts new controls on military, dual-use goods to Iran, but doubts linger over enforcement
Washington

Hassa
Erdogan government accused of civilian deaths in Somalia conflict
Mogadishu

Erdogan-owned outlet portrays all Jews as Mossad spies controlling wars, finance and media

New US filing adds evidence of ISIS suspect’s planned Turkish route, domestic attack links

AIPAC has lost control of the narrative on the Middle East conflict.

Russia opened to oil sales to Indonesian state firm Pertamina amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.

India
India faces the highest fertilizer supply risk if the Iran war prolongs.

A foreign policy adviser to Netanyahu discussed Israel's stance on the war with Iran.

The Iran war and Ukraine invasion should teach Europe urgent lessons about air defence.

Latest developments in the Middle East war continued to unfold.

Sudan professors’ strike enters third day as more arrests reported

No safe place for women and girls in Darfur’ – at least 3,396 suvivors of GBV treated between January 2024 and November 2025

Khartoum
UN disturbed by attacks on civilians in Sudan

Mahamat
Sudan War Becomes ‘Direct Security Threat’ to Chad
Khartoum

Khan Younis
Babies evacuated from Gaza two years ago returned to their overjoyed parents

Al-Kurd
She was afraid Bissan, dressed in white with a unicorn bow in her hair, wouldn't recognize her
Khan Younis

UK requires closer EU partnerships due to volatile world, Starmer says

Starmer
The impact of the war would "define us for a generation" and could be similar to the rise in energy prices in the 1970s

Greenpeace accuses oil companies of reaping Mideast 'war profits'

Greenpeace
On Wednesday that oil companies have been making more than 80 million euros a day in "war profits" in the European Union since the start of the war in the Middle East

President Ferdinand Marcos
A state of national energy emergency last week, later saying that "nothing was off the table" as the country of 116 million tried to meet its need for fuel

Trump says war could end in two, three weeks as Israel strikes Tehran

US President Donald Trump
The war with Iran could be over in two or three weeks

Wednesday its air defences were also responding to a missile fired from Yemen -- the third attack by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels since they entered the war over the weekend

Pope Leo celebrates first Easter amid Middle East war

Leo
He hoped that US President Donald Trump was "looking for an off-ramp" to end the war, as he called for an end to the violence
US

Anthony Albanese
Australia PM Albanese to address nation over Iran crisis

Treasurer Jim Chalmers
On Wednesday small businesses affected by the war would be given easier access to credit

Indonesia demands UN investigation into peacekeeper deaths, official says

Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war

State Marco Rubio
On Tuesday Washington could see the "finish line" in the Iran war, which is now in its fifth week, and the United States will have to reexamine ties with NATO after the conflict

At least seven killed in Israeli strikes in Beirut area, Lebanon says

Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks

President Donald Trump
The United States could end its military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks and that Tehran did not have to make a deal as a prerequisite for the conflict winding down

Trump says U.S. could end Iran war in two to three weeks

Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Strikes hit Lebanon as Israel vows to occupy swathe of south after war

Israeli strikes hit near Beirut's main airport road on Tuesday, as the UN Security Council held an urgent meeting after three peacekeepers were killed in the south

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz
His country's military would occupy a swathe of southern Lebanon even after the current war against Hezbollah has ended

Baghdad
Houthis claim joint missile attack on Israel with Iran and Hezbollah

Three key takeaways from Araghchi’s interview with Al Jazeera

Israeli police inspect damage on the road after missile impact

Iran attacks cause fire in Kuwait, Bahrain; kill man in UAE

Spain’s FA condemns Islamophobic chants during game with Egypt

What is happening on day 33 of US-Israel attacks?

Residents inspect drone damage near Erbil airport

Global protests condemning Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinians

Ahmed
Al-Sharaa says Syria to stay out of war on Iran unless attacked

Emergency workers search for victims of Israeli airstrikes on Beirut

‘A law of death that only applies to Palestinians’

US begins emergency evacuation of 60,000 Americans from Egypt

Muslim Rights Watch Nederland
MRWN filed lawsuit against PSV Handbal over mandatory shower policy for minor Muslim girls — challenging institutional Islamophobia in Dutch sports
Eindhoven

German Muslim News
German Muslim community reporting increased surveillance of mosques and Islamophobic incidents following AfD political gains
Berlin

German Migration Media
German migration policy increasingly targeting Muslim communities through citizenship restrictions and deportation acceleration

French Muslim Daily
French Muslim community facing continued pressure from laïcité enforcement — hijab restrictions expanding to new institutional settings
Paris

Muslim Council of Britain
Called for government action on rising anti-Muslim hate crimes following record Home Office statistics

BIRN
Documenting discrimination against Muslim minorities in Balkan states — systematic exclusion from political representation and economic opportunity
Sarajevo

Polish Independent Media
Polish right-wing parties continuing anti-Muslim rhetoric despite minimal Muslim population — manufacturing a threat that doesn't exist
Warsaw

Russia Energy
Russia open to oil sales to Indonesia Pertamina amid Hormuz tensions — a Tier 2 power exploiting the crisis to expand energy market share
Moscow

Chinese Ships
China confirmed another oil ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz — Tier 2 power maintaining energy access while others are blocked

Argentina
Designated Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US policy — a Tier 4 dependent state following the hegemon's lead
Buenos Aires

Israeli PM Office
Cancelled visit by French defense minister — the satellite state rejecting engagement with a Tier 2 power that condemned its actions

RFEF
Condemned Islamophobic chants during a Spain-Egypt football match — anti-Muslim hostility spilling into sports arenas

Addressing the nation over the Iran crisis — a distant satellite state acknowledging the war's global impact on energy and security
Canberra

MIT Chief
Turkey intelligence chief laid out the country vision for the Middle East and its role in the post-war order
Ankara

Commercial Shipping
Another Greek oil tanker successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran blockade, showing selective passage continues

Pope Leo XIV
Urged Trump to find an 'off-ramp' to end the Iran war, the Vatican adding its voice to the global demand for de-escalation
Vatican City

Sudanese Academics
Professors' strike enters third day as more arrests reported, academic freedom suppressed amid civil war

UK Law Enforcement
UK accused of 'intimidation tactics' against bailed pro-Palestine activists, cracking down on dissent under cover of the Iran war

Hezbollah Leadership
Hezbollah backed Iran's ambassador as conflict deepens Lebanon's internal rifts — the militia choosing sides in the wider war
Beirut

EU Foreign Policy
Called Israel's death penalty law for Palestinians 'very concerning', using the weakest possible diplomatic language for a law enabling judicial execution

Deputy Governor
Warned that the Middle East crisis could hit Turkey's economic fundamentals, acknowledging the war's spillover effects on an orbiting state

Four Israeli soldiers killed as army pushes deeper into southern Lebanon, revealing the cost of Netanyahu's expansion order

SNA
Somali army took over key city in Southwest state as regional leader resigned amid escalating political-military confrontation
Southwest Somalia

International Organization for Migration
Moved to expand Sudan response and appealed for $277 million to address the displacement crisis

Raised migration and border security in talks with Syria's new president, prioritizing deportation logistics over reconstruction support
Damascus

UNRWA Commissioner-General
Demanded investigation into killing of UNRWA staff in Gaza war, highlighting institutional impotence against Israeli military operations

Arrested Politicians
Mayor of Turkey's fourth-largest city among 55 detained in continuing crackdown on opposition, deepening Erdogan's authoritarian consolidation
Bursa

EU Officials
EU expressed support for Pakistan's mediation role in the US-Iran conflict

Chinese Government
Urged US-Iran talks as soon as possible and praised Pakistan's mediation role in the conflict

IDF Command
IDF suspended the entire Netzach Yehuda ultra-Orthodox battalion for assaulting a CNN crew in the West Bank, in unprecedented collective punishment of an Israeli military unit

Kenya Energy Ministry
Kenya shielded fuel supply and prices through government-to-government deals to counter impact of Iran war on energy markets
Nairobi

Abdelilah Benkirane
Former Moroccan PM declared Israel is the natural enemy of the Islamic Ummah, calling for Muslim solidarity amid the war
Rabat

Omani Foreign Minister
Oman participated in foreign minister meeting on the repercussions of the US-Israeli war on Iran
Muscat

Niger-Algeria Joint Commission
Niger and Algeria signed a 40 MW energy pact in Niamey, deepening cooperation that questions the Alliance of Sahel States alignment
Niamey

INPEX Corporation
Japan's INPEX shifts oil supply chains to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan to avoid Hormuz risks, signaling long-term reconfiguration of Asian energy routes
Caspian Sea

South Korea
60 South Korean workers evacuated from Iraq amid escalating Middle East war

Turkish-Azerbaijani Military Cooperation
Israeli media analysis indicates a Turkey-led alliance is causing alarm in Israel as a potential regional counterbalance
Eastern Mediterranean

Indian Shipping
Indian LPG tankers successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, indicating selective passage arrangements for non-belligerent nations

SNA
Somali troops entered Baidoa amid heavy clashes as political tensions and armed confrontation escalate

Egyptian Economic Ministry
Egypt slowing fuel-intensive construction projects as the Iran war drives energy prices to unsustainable levels

UAE-Ethiopia Strategic Partnership
UAE and Ethiopia strengthened strategic partnership, affirming commitment to regional security and stability
Addis Ababa

Tangier-Med Port
Morocco's Tangier port prepares for spike in shipping traffic driven by Gulf crisis as trade routes shift away from Hormuz
Tangier

Nigerian Oil Ministry
Nigeria emerges as top beneficiary of Middle East tensions as global oil demand shifts to African producers
Abuja

Afghan Taliban
Afghanistan accused Pakistan of deadly shelling near border city, with the two countries exchanging heavy fire days after a truce
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
Qatar Amir and Saudi Crown Prince jointly reviewed efforts to de-escalate tensions and enhance regional security cooperation

Polish MFA
Poland's foreign ministry reacted to the scandal of Israel blocking Palm Sunday at the Holy Sepulchre, expressing concern

French Foreign Minister
French and Iranian foreign ministers discussed regional escalation risks following the US-Israeli war on Iran

Turkish Foreign Minister
Discussed regional security situation and escalation risks with UN Secretary-General

Demolished two Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem as part of ongoing displacement operations
East Jerusalem

IATA
Warned that the Iran war is causing severe challenges for the air cargo sector and international aviation

Syrian Administration
Syria is pursuing reconstruction and economic reset following years of war
Damascus

Israeli army killed a Palestinian man with gunfire in Tulkarm, with additional injuries reported across the West Bank
Tulkarm

Hamas Political Bureau
Blocking Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem sets a 'dangerous precedent' for religious freedom at holy sites

Tunisian Authorities
At least 19 dead and 20 missing in migrant boat tragedy off the coast of Tunisia
Tunisia Coast

AUB Administration
Shifted to online learning after Iranian missile threats to Lebanon heightened security concerns
Beirut

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Described the Michigan synagogue attack as 'Hezbollah-inspired'
Michigan

Turkish Energy Ministry
Plans to expand Black Sea drilling and launch Somalia offshore well in April
Somalia Coast

Turkish Courts
Mayor of western Turkish city arrested in bribery probe amid wider crackdown on main opposition party

CPS
Charged Palestinian academic Dr Rahmeh Aladwan with inviting support for Hamas

Metropolitan Police
Police officer sacked after anti-Muslim rant claiming 'Muslims are taking over' London

Sussex Police
Three more suspects arrested over the Peacehaven Mosque arson attack
Peacehaven

Bristol Crown Court
Neo-Nazi teenager admitted attempting to kill an Iranian man in Bristol in a racially motivated attack
Bristol

UK Police
Mosque in Manchester's Stockport area targeted by vandals causing 30,000 pounds in damage
Manchester

UK Independence Party
UKIP planned anti-mosque protest on Eid day outside a new mosque in Cumbria
Cumbria

Sudanese Academics
Professors entered second day of strike protesting arrests and crackdowns on academic freedom by military authorities

Kenyan Intermediaries
Kenya accused of aiding the sale of gold stolen from conflict zones in Sudan
Kenya-Sudan

US Officials
Linked support for South Sudan elections to reforms and political dialogue conditions

Ethiopian Authorities
Ethiopia heads to elections amid ongoing war and instability in Tigray and other regions

Disaster Response
Heavy rain and floods killed at least 45 people across Afghanistan and Pakistan
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border

Metropolitan Police
Police warned Palestine Action protesters they will be arrested again if they continue direct action campaigns

IAF
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed two people and destroyed buildings in the Yellow Line area

Indonesian Trade Ministry
Geopolitics of the Strait of Hormuz closure is repricing Indonesia's cooking oil, impacting households across Southeast Asia

SAF
Sudanese army repelled a fierce RSF attack on the city of Dilling in South Kordofan
South Kordofan

Tasees Forces
Tasees forces seized control of areas in Blue Nile state, displacing 1,645 families
Blue Nile, Sudan

Bahrain confirms Iranian attack on aluminium facility, two employees injured; IRGC claims responsibility

Iran allows 20 ships under Pakistani flag to pass through Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic gesture

Chinese commercial ships halt attempt to exit Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's safe passage assurances

Saudi Arabia pumps 7 million barrels per day via east-west pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz disruption

Iran offers $2 billion in oil flow through Strait of Hormuz as a 'gift' for Trump but provides no relief to global markets

Trump says US is negotiating with Iranian parliamentary speaker amid ongoing war

Trump interested in calling on Arab states to help pay for Iran war costs

International
G7 ministers pledge 'necessary measures' to ensure stable energy market amid Iran war disruption

Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to discuss drone defense cooperation and seek strategic ties
Gulf States

Abu Dhabi
UAE foreign minister holds calls with counterparts to discuss repercussions of Iran's 'unprovoked, terrorist' missile attacks

New York
Stocks settle sharply lower on fears Iran war is escalating amid Houthi entry

Nairobi
Iran war devastates Kenya's flower industry as shipping routes and air cargo disrupted

Two Indian LPG tankers reach ports safely, two more en route from Strait of Hormuz; over 1 crore Indian nationals in West Asia amid conflict

Gatchalian
Philippine senator urges talks with Iran over fuel supply amid Hormuz disruption
Manila

Hormuz disruption reprices Indonesia's cooking oil from households to industry

Turkey says fourth ballistic munition from Iran was intercepted by NATO assets

Turkey-Syria Border
Turkey and Syria advance a trade route bypassing Israel amid regional realignment

Turkey's auto market slows and economic confidence falls below neutral as war-driven costs mount

Turkey's foreign minister discusses regional situation with UN Secretary General amid escalation

Pro-Kurdish party and leftist groups tell Erdogan government that 'goodwill' phase for peace is over, urge concrete steps

Blue Nile
Medical group accuses RSF of displacing 3,000 people in Sudan's Blue Nile region

Second day of Sudan professors' strike amid government arrests and crackdowns on academic dissent

European coalition condemns East Darfur hospital bombing as 'unacceptable and deplorable'

Kenya
Investigation reveals Kenya aiding sale of gold stolen from Sudan's conflict zones

Africa
Cholera aid for African countries stalled by Iran conflict disrupting supply chains

Juba
US links South Sudan election support to reforms and national dialogue

Mogadishu
Somali government rejects Laftagareen's re-election as 'illegal'

Ethiopia heads to elections amid ongoing war and political instability

Israeli forces demolish two Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem

Tulkarm
Palestinian man killed by Israeli army fire in Tulkarm, injuries reported across West Bank

Hamas condemns Israel's blocking of Palm Sunday Mass at Church of Holy Sepulchre as 'dangerous precedent'

Protest held in Gaza marking 50th anniversary of Palestinian Land Day

UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail; police say Palestine Action protesters will be arrested again

France
Muslim academic Tariq Ramadan sentenced to 18 years for rape by French court

Bristol
Neo-Nazi teenager admits trying to kill Iranian man in Bristol in hate crime

Manchester
Mosque in Manchester targeted by vandals, £30,000 damage reported

Met Police officer sacked after rant claiming 'Muslims are taking over London'

Cumbria
UKIP plans Eid day anti-mosque protest outside new Cumbria mosque

Dublin
Dublin denies freedom of the city to students protesting against genocide

Israel promotes genocide weapons at German arms fair

Syria eyes reconstruction push and economic reset after war; sustains drone attack from Iraq

Beirut
American University of Beirut shifts to online learning after Iranian threats against US campuses

Heavy rain and floods kill at least 45 people across Afghanistan and Pakistan

Philippines and China resume talks on South China Sea disputes and energy cooperation

Death toll from Kenyan floods rises to 108; 33 bodies exhumed from mass grave in ongoing probe

Iran warns Kenya over US-Israel war, denies Hormuz closure

State Department reissues $10 million reward for information on Iranian hackers amid escalating cyber operations

Russian CTRL toolkit delivered via malicious LNK files hijacks RDP connections via FRP tunnels

European Commission confirms data breach after hack of Europa.eu platform by ShinyHunters group

Poll reveals 66% of Israelis fear army collapse, 43% hit economically by Iran war

New poll reveals majority of American Jews oppose US war on Iran

Fearing economic collapse after war, Iran cracks down on internal dissent

Thousands march worldwide in 'No Kings' rallies targeting Trump and the war on Iran

Thousands march in London condemning US-Israeli war on Iran at Al Quds Day rally

Tunisia
At least 19 dead and 20 missing in migrant boat tragedy off Tunisia

Myanmar
Myanmar's invisible war continues with devastating humanitarian impact

Bahraini steelmaker declared force majeure due to Iranian strikes disrupting industrial operations

Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi
Joined international condemnation of Iran's missile attacks on the UAE, affirming importance of strengthening cooperation to preserve regional stability

Clement Tulezi
Reported $4.2 million in losses over 3 weeks from Iran war shipping disruptions devastating Kenya's cut flower export industry

Laftagareen
Suspended all contact with Mogadishu federal government after his re-election was declared null and void by the Somali Federal Government

Philippines
Adopted energy conservation measures including four-day government workweek due to Middle East war oil disruptions

Secured bilateral tanker transit deal with Iran to navigate Strait of Hormuz, joining Pakistan in arranging passage through the blockade

Ahmad al-Sharaa
Visited Germany to discuss war recovery, reconstruction and return of refugees with German officials

Called blocking of Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem a dangerous precedent as Israeli authorities restrict access to holy sites

Sfax, Tunisia
At least 19 dead and 20 missing after migrant boat sank off Sfax, Tunisia, calling for an end to carnage at sea

Judge Corinne Goetzmann
Sentenced Muslim academic Tariq Ramadan in absentia to 18 years for rape, citing extreme gravity of the acts

James Harman
Anyone showing support for Palestine Action is likely to be arrested, reversing post-High Court position on protest rights
London, UK

Meghalaya, India
Muslim families fleeing India's Meghalaya state after deadly election-linked violence targeting minority communities

Reiterated India's condemnation of repeated Iranian attacks that threaten Saudi Arabia's security and sovereignty during call with Crown Prince MBS

Refuted Iranian claims of attacks on American forces in Dubai, denying any US casualties in the emirate

Somalia
Rejected Laftagareen's re-election as illegal, deepening political crisis between Mogadishu and Southwest State

Death toll from Kenyan floods has risen to 108 with 33 bodies exhumed from mass grave in probe into suspected illegal killings

Abdullah bin Zayed
Held phone calls with multiple foreign ministers and officials to discuss regional developments amid Iran conflict and Gulf security concerns

Denied forced labour allegations amid fallout from Canadian MP Michael Ma's comments, calling accusations politically motivated

Sun Weidong
Called for concrete actions from the Philippines to improve bilateral ties during 11th bilateral consultation mechanism

Lam Choong Wah
South China Sea dispute has deterred Malaysia from purchasing arms from China despite growing economic ties

Win Gatchalian
Urged diplomatic talks with Iran over fuel supply as Middle East conflict disrupts Philippine energy imports

Laura Swett
Cited Hormuz crisis to argue for accelerating US pipeline infrastructure approvals

Two Indian LPG tankers cleared by Iran to transit Strait of Hormuz on Tehran-designated route

Guantanamo Bay
Agreed to pay substantial compensation to Abu Zubaydah for MI5 and MI6 role in his CIA rendition and torture; he remains in Guantanamo uncharged

Jam Kamal Khan
Approved 3-month exemption from financial instrument requirements for exports to Iran and Central Asian Republics via Iran's land route, covering rice, seafood, and pharmaceuticals
Pakistan-Iran border

Mudassir Tipu
Stated bilateral and transit trade between Pakistan and Iran remained operational despite regional tensions, with land border crossings functioning optimally

Linked Nigeria's electricity and energy crisis to the ongoing US-Iran/Middle East conflict, announcing the Grid Asset Management Company and a 1,500 MW grid injection at APC National Convention

Nooruddin Turabi
Aid distribution to residents displaced by Pakistani military attacks is ongoing on orders of the Prime Minister, with eastern provinces assigned to disaster management and southern to Sermeyasht
Eastern Afghanistan

Arbab Shahzad Khan
Pak-Afghan Peace Jirga will be held in Peshawar on March 31 bringing together KP figures, Afghan leaders, tribal elders and religious scholars amid severe tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Peshawar, Pakistan

IMF reached staff-level agreement to unlock $1.2 billion loan for Pakistan

Rejected Delhi's remarks about Shia community as 'cynical deflection,' citing violence against Muslims in India

Hiked jet fuel prices for the 5th time in 28 days amid West Asia conflict as fuel crisis deepens, with government mulling smart lockdown measures

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
OIC consensus identified as key to countering challenges confronting the Ummah amid regional conflict

Urged unified and coordinated security strategy among security agencies to tackle threats facing Nigeria

Gilbert Houngbo
Backed Alliance of Sahel States (AES) for job creation boost in the Sahel region
Sahel

Approved deployment of troops to Gaza under US-backed security scheme

Ukraine's drone masters eyeing Iran war to kickstart drone export ambitions, visiting Gulf states to discuss defense cooperation

Ethiopia
Ethiopia heads to elections amid ongoing war in Tigray and broader political instability

Nikkei 225 / KOSPI
Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's KOSPI both fell more than 4 percent in morning trading as the Iran-US war escalation and Strait of Hormuz disruption triggered sharp selloffs across Asian markets.
Tokyo, Japan

Greater Manchester Police
Greater Manchester Police concluded their investigation into the Gorton and Denton by-election finding no evidence of any intent to influence or refrain any person from voting, dismissing Reform UK's claims of Muslim family voting.
Gorton and Denton, Manchester

Nigel Farage
Nigel Farage condemned the police decision to close the by-election probe as an establishment whitewash, demanding proper oversight and real accountability.
Gorton and Denton, Manchester

Metropolitan Police
British-Palestinian NHS doctor Rahmeh Aladwan was charged with four counts of inviting support for Hamas and offences of stirring up racial hatred, relating to online posts between July and December 2025.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman
The Metropolitan Police reversed its enforcement approach and will again arrest individuals displaying support for Palestine Action, despite a High Court ruling that the group's proscription was unlawful, because the ban remains in force pending a government appeal.

Judge Corinne Goetzmann
A French court sentenced Muslim scholar Tariq Ramadan in absentia to 18 years in prison for the rape of three women, citing the extreme gravity of the acts and banning him from France after the sentence.

UK Counter-Terrorism Police
Three additional suspects were arrested in connection with the October 2025 arson attack on Peacehaven Community Centre and Mosque in East Sussex, with two previously charged suspects already remanded in custody.
Peacehaven, East Sussex, UK

The Met mobilised at least 1,000 officers for the annual Al Quds Day rally in London, warning anyone showing support for Palestine Action or performing intifada chants would be arrested, after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood banned the original march.

UK Court of Appeal
The UK Court of Appeal upheld Anjem Choudary's life sentence for terrorism offences, rejecting defence arguments that his actions constituted protected free speech rather than direct incitement to violence.

Declassified UK
A Metropolitan Police Special Constable named David Soffer was identified as part of a group that aggressively confronted and verbally abused Al Jazeera journalists reporting near the scene of an arson attack in London's Golders Green.
Golders Green, London, UK

Bristol Crown Court
Neo-Nazi teenager Alina Burns, 18, pleaded guilty to attempted murder of Iranian-Kurdish man Mohammed Mahmoodi in Bristol after attacking him with an axe, in a case handled by counter-terrorism police.
Bristol, United Kingdom

International Finance Corporation
IFC and fintech company Cashi announced a partnership to expand digital payment services in Chad and Central Africa, building interoperable payment infrastructure for low-connectivity environments to advance financial inclusion.
N'Djamena, Chad

Arbab Shezad Khan
Former KP Chief Secretary announced a Pak-Afghan peace jirga to be held in Peshawar on March 31 to develop a joint framework for peace and stability, with a joint declaration to be sent to both governments.
Peshawar, Pakistan

Central Bank of Nigeria
Foreign capital inflows into Nigeria's banking sector surged 93% year-on-year to $13.53 billion in 2025, accounting for 58% of total capital imports, driven by the CBN's recapitalisation drive requiring banks to meet new regulatory thresholds.

Open Doors partner (Robi)
Islamic parties secured the highest number of parliamentary seats in Bangladesh's history in recent elections, with 289 of 300 contested seats won by two main Muslim factions, marking a major shift in the political landscape.

Dr. Feras Qawasmeh
An expert at an IRS-hosted webinar emphasized the need for stronger OIC consensus and coordinated grassroots advocacy to challenge Israel's expanding West Bank settlements, calling them illegal and destabilizing practices.

Israeli Military
The Israeli military confirmed a paratrooper soldier was killed in combat in southern Lebanon, bringing to five the number of Israeli troops killed since the conflict with Hezbollah reignited in early March.

Ahmed Al-Omda Badi
Blue Nile Governor stated the situation in the state remains stable including in border areas with Ethiopia and South Sudan, and that developments are expected soon to allow displaced residents to return home.

Mark Edington
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
The Global Fund approved $1.6 million in emergency TB funding for internally displaced persons in Sudan, targeting 10 states receiving population influxes from Darfur and Kordofan amid the world's largest IDP population of 11.75 million.

Sun Weidong
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister called for concrete actions from the Philippines to improve bilateral ties during the 11th round of South China Sea consultations, the first such meeting since January 2025.

Oniha Erazua
At least 243 jetties operate in Nigeria without supervision from NIMASA or NPA, enabling under-declaration of cargo and unchecked arms dealings and contraband handling that pose serious economic and security risks.

Cyril Ramaphosa
President Ramaphosa dismissed reports that South Africa was uninvited from the G7 summit in France, saying South Africa is not a G7 member so its non-attendance should not surprise anyone.
France

Nigerian Military
Nigerian troops repelled an ISWAP attack and neutralised 38 insurgents in Borno state, continuing counter-insurgency operations in northeastern Nigeria.
Borno State, Nigeria

UAE Authorities
Seventy British nationals have been arrested in the UAE for taking pictures and videos of drone and missile attacks during the Iran war, facing up to 10 years in jail under the Emirates' wartime information control measures.

Government of Thailand
Thailand announced it reached an agreement with Iran allowing Thai oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, joining Pakistan and other nations in securing energy shipment passage through the critical waterway.

Chinese Embassy in Canada
The Chinese Embassy in Canada called allegations of forced Uyghur labour in Chinese EV component production a 'blatant lie' being used to undermine the Canada-China EV deal, after Liberal MP Michael Ma questioned evidence during a committee hearing.

Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre demanded PM Carney clarify whether Canada believes forced labour exists in China, after Liberal MP Michael Ma appeared to cast doubt on reported Uyghur human rights abuses.

Nooruddin Turabi
Afghanistan's National Disaster Management Authority stated that aid distribution to residents displaced by Pakistani military attacks is ongoing on orders of the Prime Minister, with eastern provinces assigned to the disaster authority and southern provinces to Sermeyasht.
Eastern Afghanistan

Maulana Fazlur Rahman
JUI leader Maulana Fazlur Rahman said Islamabad's attempts to control the Afghan government have been a mistake, arguing that a stable and independent Afghanistan would better serve Pakistan's interests.

Amit Shah
India's Home Minister Amit Shah claimed West Bengal is the last remaining route for infiltrators entering India, framing the upcoming Bengal elections as critical for national security and alleging TMC appeasement politics threatens the Siliguri corridor.
West Bengal, India

Global Terrorism Index 2026
Pakistan was ranked as the most terrorism-affected country in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, recording 1,139 terrorism-related deaths in 2025 despite a global decline in terrorism worldwide.

Arbab Shahzad Khan
A Pak-Afghan Peace Jirga will be held in Peshawar on March 31 bringing together Afghan leaders, tribal elders, religious scholars, and civil society, with organizers stressing that war is never a solution amid severe Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions.

Gilbert F. Houngbo
ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo will visit Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from April 5-15 to discuss employment and vocational training with Alliance of Sahel States heads of state, including signing an MoU with WAEMU on decent work.
Sahel Region, West Africa

Hakan Fidan
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Islamabad for a four-nation meeting on Iran de-escalation, noting the meeting was initially planned to be held in Turkey.

Nooruddin Turabi
The head of Afghanistan's disaster management authority said aid distribution to residents displaced by Pakistani military attacks is being carried out on the Prime Minister's orders and that the displaced population requires urgent expanded support.
Eastern Afghanistan

Tahir Andrabi
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson rejected India's remarks about Pakistan's Shia community as cynical and diversionary, saying India's comments cannot mask its own record of normalized discrimination and violence against Muslims and other minorities.

Kenya National Police Service
Kenya's National Police Service reported that weeks of heavy rains and flooding have killed 108 people since March 6, displacing over 2,700 families and causing widespread destruction of infrastructure.

Ghana Finance Ministry
Ghana's Finance Ministry announced the resumption of local debt offerings with its first seven-year bond sale since the 2022 default, aimed at rebuilding a sovereign yield curve and restoring market confidence.
Ghana

Sudan Journalists Union
The Sudan Journalists Union confirmed journalist Hajar Suleiman was released on bail on March 26 after being arrested and transferred to Dongola over publishing charges related to corruption reporting, warning that detaining and transferring journalists between cities during wartime undermines press freedom and constitutional rights.
Dongola, Northern State, Sudan

Vice President Taban Deng Gai
South Sudan Vice President Taban Deng Gai publicly revealed during the Abienhom massacre commemoration that he had not met President Salva Kiir for nearly a year, triggering the abrupt removal of Unity State Governor Riek Bim Top and re-appointment of Dr. Joseph Nguen Manytuil Wejang.
Unity State, South Sudan

U.S. Department of Justice
The U.S. DoJ announced the disruption of command-and-control infrastructure for IoT botnets AISURU, Kimwolf, JackSkid, and Mossad that launched record-breaking 31.4 Tbps DDoS attacks globally, with the Kimwolf botnet having conscripted over 2 million Android devices including compromised off-brand smart TVs.

U.S. Department of Justice
Russian citizen Aleksei Volkov was sentenced to 6.75 years in U.S. prison for serving as an initial access broker for the Yanluowang ransomware crew, facilitating dozens of attacks causing over $9 million in actual losses and $24 million in intended losses against U.S. organizations.

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
CISA warned that hackers began actively exploiting critical Langflow vulnerability CVE-2026-33017 within 20 hours of disclosure, enabling unauthenticated remote code execution against the widely-used AI workflow framework with 145,000 GitHub stars.

Jahazi Project
Seven East African nations launched the Jahazi Project to combat illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing that costs the region $415 million annually, aiming to protect ocean resources and a blue economy estimated to reach $405 billion by 2030.
East African Coast

Reza Pahlavi
Over 1,000 people of Iranian descent rallied in Washington DC voicing support for the US-Israeli war on Iran, with exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi positioning himself as a potential transitional leader after US-Israeli strikes killed Supreme Leader Khamenei last month.

Government of Turkey
Turkey blocked the X (formerly Twitter) account of an AFP reporter covering the Kurdish southeast, continuing a pattern of restricting press freedom in the region.
Southeast Turkey

Denis Sassou Nguesso
82-year-old President Sassou Nguesso is set to extend his four-decade rule as Congo-Brazzaville holds elections with a divided opposition largely absent, making him one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.
Brazzaville, Congo

Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers burned vehicles in the town of ad-Dhahiriya near Hebron during an attack, part of an escalation of settler violence forcibly displacing Palestinians across the occupied West Bank.
ad-Dhahiriya, West Bank

Amnesty International
Amnesty International warned that millions of fans attending the 2026 World Cup in the US face serious human rights risks including mass deportations, heavy security measures, and arbitrary arrests.

Ishaq Dar and Prince Faisal bin Farhan
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stressed 'the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and collective efforts to promote peace, security and stability' in the region amid the Middle East conflict.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured Saudi Arabia that Pakistan would 'always stand shoulder' with the kingdom, offering to host 'conclusive' US-Iran talks to end the Middle East war.

Israeli police
Israeli police arrested 18 people during anti-war protests in Tel Aviv and Haifa, including 13 at Habima Square and 5 at Horev Junction, as civil society groups organized rallies against the war on Iran.

Gali Baharav-Miara
Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara petitioned the Supreme Court to remove National Security Minister Ben-Gvir from office, citing unlawful political interference in the police and harm to democratic order.

Chinese Government
Denied forced labour allegations in Xinjiang amid diplomatic fallout from comments by Michael Ma
Xinjiang

Sudanese Armed Forces
Claimed to have destroyed 36 RSF combat vehicles and killed dozens of RSF fighters in a fierce battle in Dilling, South Kordofan
Dilling, South Kordofan

Yumsi Abdulrahman Hammad
Appealed to SAF high command for urgent reinforcements to Brigade 54 Infantry in Dilling, stating the city faces repeated attacks from RSF and allied militias and warning of potential collapse
Dilling, South Kordofan

Kanabi Conference
Condemned forced demolition of civilian homes in Al-Mashrou neighborhood in Khartoum Bahri by de facto government authorities, calling it a violation of fundamental housing rights during wartime
Khartoum Bahri, Khartoum

Massad Boulos
Called on warring parties in Sudan to commit to a ceasefire and humanitarian truce as RSF advances continue in Blue Nile State

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti)
Called for commitment to a humanitarian truce on the eve of Eid al-Fitr (March 20) to alleviate suffering of the Sudanese people

Irina Volk
Announced arrest of LeakBase cybercrime forum administrator in Taganrog, Russia, seizing a platform that hosted hundreds of millions of stolen user accounts and bank details traded by over 147,000 users
Taganrog, Russia

DOJ
Sentenced Russian hacker Ilya Angelov to two years in prison for co-managing TA551 botnet used to launch ransomware attacks causing over $14 million in extortion payments from 72 US corporations

Pekka Haavisto
UN Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General
The UN remains fully engaged with all stakeholders to promote peace and stability in Sudan, emphasizing the necessity of dialogue and de-escalation toward a comprehensive ceasefire

Adel Abdel Kafi
Libya has become a safe haven for terror groups cooperating with criminal and migration gangs to recruit members and coordinate cross-border movement, with IS modifying its strategy to rebuild after its core structure was dismantled
Fezzan, Southern Libya

Ronald Lamola
Everyone involved in the predatory recruitment scheme that lured South African citizens into fighting for the Russian Army must be held accountable

The military found no negligence or ethical failures in the artillery misfire that killed Israeli farmer Ofer Moskovitz near the Lebanese frontier, attributing the error to a convergence of operational factors
Misgav Am, Israel-Lebanon border

Israeli Police
All holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City have been closed to worshippers since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, citing the area's inability to accommodate emergency vehicles and the risk to human life in a mass casualty incident
Jerusalem Old City

Greek Catholic Patriarchate
Easter celebrations will be limited to prayers only inside churches following an armed attack on the Christian town of Suqaylabiyah where shops were vandalized and cars burned
Suqaylabiyah, Hama, Syria

Volodymyr Zelenskiy
Ukraine is offering air-defence expertise and drone technology to Gulf states seeking to counter Iran's drone attacks in exchange for defence cooperation and financial support
Jordan

Jean-Noel Barrot
If confirmed that journalists were deliberately targeted by the Israeli army in Lebanon, this is extremely serious and a blatant violation of international law
Jezzine, Southern Lebanon

Sudanese Journalists Union
The forced transfer of journalist Hajar Suleiman from Khartoum to Dongola for investigation reflects unjustified escalation by the prosecution and deliberate retaliation against press freedom
Dongola, Northern State, Sudan

Israel Defense Forces
Carried out airstrikes on two Hamas-led police checkpoints in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, killing three policemen and three civilians including a child, despite a five-month-old US-brokered ceasefire
Khan Younis, Gaza Strip

Lloyd's Market Association
Stated that safety concerns rather than insurance availability are driving reduced vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while war risk premiums surged to between 1 and 10 percent of hull value for a single transit

Turkish Civil Aviation Authority
Halted all flights to seven Middle East countries through March 31 due to new airspace closures related to the Iran war
Middle East airspace

Nancy Mace
Said Congress must approve any deployment of ground troops including Marines and 82nd Airborne to Iran, describing it as a political line that would require proper congressional authorization

Arrived in Jordan to bolster defence ties as part of a Gulf tour, after signing defence cooperation agreements with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE
Amman, Jordan

Ted Cruz
Said President Trump's approach could lead to new governments in Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran

Dmitry Peskov
Said Russia wants to develop cooperation with Gulf countries amid the current Middle East tensions, calling Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states good partners and good friends
Persian Gulf region

Espen Barth Eide
Expressed alarm over attacks on health care workers and journalists in Lebanon, demanding that medical personnel, hospitals, and press be protected and international humanitarian law respected

Emmanuel Macron
Condemned Israel's decision to bar the Latin Patriarch from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, calling it a worrying escalation in violations of the status of Jerusalem's holy sites and demanding free exercise of worship for all religions

Sergei Aksyonov
Invited Turkish President Erdogan to visit Crimea amid an ongoing dispute over Russia's annexation of the peninsula
Crimea

Al Araby
Condemned an Israeli missile strike that hit its office building in Tehran, injuring at least 10 people, describing it as an illegal attack against journalists

Josefina Vidal Ferreiro
Said Cuba will resist US pressure as sanctions deepen and warned of growing humanitarian consequences from blackouts caused by US fuel supply restrictions, responding to Trump's suggestion Cuba could be targeted after Iran
Cuba

Led a Pentagon prayer service calling for overwhelming violence of action against those who deserve no mercy, using Christian religious language to justify the war on Iran

At least 14 civilians including two women and five children were killed in RSF artillery shelling targeting residential areas in the city of Dilling, South Kordofan, with 23 others injured

Al Araby Television Network
A US-Israeli airstrike hit the building housing Al Araby TV's Tehran office, causing extensive damage to the second and third floors, though all staff were safe

Arkia Airlines
Jordan suspended flights of Israeli airline Arkia, stranding hundreds of Israelis at Aqaba Airport, forcing the airline to shift operations to Egypt's Taba Airport after Ben Gurion Airport closure
Aqaba Airport, Jordan

Issa Musleh
Church leaders in Jerusalem urge Israel to fully reopen the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Holy Week and Easter celebrations, which has been closed since February 28 citing the Iran war

Proposed creation of a regional union with Iraq to promote development and stability while Iran faces American strikes

Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Over half a million people marched in London for Palestine and against the war on Iran, joined by Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and Stop the War Coalition

Special Court under UAPA
Convicted Kashmiri leader Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment and her associates to 30 years for conspiracy to commit terrorist acts and waging war against the state
Kashmir

Yahya Birt
Despite raising over 700 million pounds annually, not a single UK Muslim charity has launched a dedicated appeal for Iran since US-Israeli airstrikes began, while 3.2 million Iranians have been displaced

Imran Khan
Accused Pakistani judges of selling their integrity for personal gain and claimed his wife Bushra Bibi is held in near-total isolation as pressure from the military establishment

Shabana Mahmood
Consented to the Metropolitan Police banning the Al Quds Day march and any associated counter-protest marches in London for one month

Defended legislation increasing prison sentences for same-sex relations to 10 years, dismissing Western criticism and accusing opponents of serving their Western masters
Senegal

Ahmad Donyamali
Confirmed Iran will boycott the FIFA World Cup hosted in the United States, stating that under no circumstances can Iran participate after the US assassinated their leader

Muzzammil Ayyub Thakur
Condemned India's conviction of Asiya Andrabi as judicial repression targeting speech rather than violence, demanding her immediate release under international law and UN resolutions
Kashmir

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Emphasized the need for deescalation in a phone call with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, affirming Pakistan's commitment to supporting efforts to restore regional peace

Announced that Egyptian President El-Sisi has guaranteed facilitation of 374 tonnes of Malaysian humanitarian aid to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing starting April
Rafah Border Crossing, Gaza

Mark Edington
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria
Approved US$1.6 million in emergency TB funding for internally displaced persons in conflict-affected Sudan, the country with the largest IDP population worldwide at 11.75 million

Piyush Goyal
Stressed consensus-based decision-making at WTO MC14 in Cameroon, warning against undermining members' sovereign rights and calling for addressing asymmetries from the Uruguay Round
Yaounde, Cameroon

Nasser Bourita
Declared Morocco's pan-African commitment as a strategic, coherent and irreversible choice at the OACPS summit, citing over 1,607 cooperation agreements signed since 1999
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

Oniha Erazua
Warned that 243 operational jetties across Nigeria function without regulatory supervision, creating serious economic and security risks including arms dealing and contraband handling
Nigeria Ports

Pakistan Petroleum Division
Raised kerosene price by PKR 4.66/litre and hiked jet fuel price for the fifth time in 28 days to a record PKR 476.97/litre, citing the oil crisis from the West Asia conflict

Chinese Embassy
Called allegations of forced labour in Chinese EV component production a 'blatant lie' intended to undermine the Canada-China EV deal
Shenzhen, China

Mohammed bin Salman
Discussed repercussions of ongoing military escalation on global and regional security, risks to maritime security and the global economy in phone call with Indian PM Modi
Middle East region

Toured UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar to share drone war defense experience with Gulf states facing Iranian drone and missile bombardment since the Iran war began

Global energy markets
Convening a fourth emergency virtual meeting of finance, energy ministers and central bank governors since the start of the Iran war, amid criticism that previous meetings failed to calm markets

Aid distribution to residents displaced by Pakistani military attacks is being carried out on orders of the Prime Minister, with eastern provinces assigned to disaster management authority

Kenya National Police Service
Reported that weeks of heavy rains and flooding have killed 108 people since March 6, displacing over 2,700 families, with flood risk persisting due to overflowing drainage and waterlogged ground

Ghana Finance Ministry
Announced resumption of local debt offerings aimed at re-establishing a domestic funding program and rebuilding a sovereign yield curve, with first seven-year bond since 2022 default launching March 30
Accra, Ghana

Salman Akram Raja
Alleged 431 individuals were picked up from Karachi in February and that party figures including Raja Azhar and MPA Wajid Hussain were tortured after arrest, while demanding Imran Khan's release
Karachi

Philippines-China bilateral meeting
Made initial exchanges on energy cooperation in the South China Sea during back-to-back bilateral meetings amid regional tensions

Central Bank of Nigeria
Banking sector recapitalisation drive attracted $13.53 billion in foreign capital inflows in 2025, a 93% year-on-year increase, representing 58% of total inflows
Lagos, Nigeria

Foulath Holding
Declared force majeure due to regional developments, indicating industrial disruption from the Middle East conflict

Sherwin Gatchalian
Urged the Philippine government to hold high-level talks with Iran to ensure safe passage of oil vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, citing Thailand's successful direct negotiations as a model

Claire Castro
Stated the Marcos administration adopted energy conservation measures including a four-day workweek for government offices to soften the impact of the Middle East war on fuel costs

Brigadier General Timothy Tifucro Ba-Taa-Banah
Ghana National Counter Terrorism Fusion Centre Director
Stated Ghana is reviewing its national framework for preventing and countering violent extremism as extremist groups in the Sahel exploit weak governance and socio-economic vulnerabilities affecting neighboring countries
West Africa Sahel

Al-Tanf, Syria
Stated it repelled a drone attack launched from neighbouring Iraq targeting the al-Tanf military base in southern Syria, which previously housed US forces

Laurent Nunez
Praised the swift police intervention that thwarted an alleged terror attack attempt by a Senegalese migrant teenager on a Bank of America building in central Paris, stating vigilance remains at high level in the current international context

Dr. Feras Qawasmeh
Institute of Regional Studies webinar speaker
Underscored the need for stronger regional diplomacy and coordinated grassroots advocacy by OIC member states to challenge Israel's expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank

Denied forced labour allegations in Chinese EV component production, calling them a blatant lie being used to undermine the Canada-China EV deal, amid fallout from Liberal MP Michael Ma's committee hearing comments

Syed Firasat Shah
Stated that war-related supply disruptions and the suspension of LNG deliveries by QatarEnergy have exposed serious weaknesses in Pakistan's LNG framework, with force majeure declared by traders like Vitol

Paschal Donohoe
Confirmed a $300 million commitment to Ghana's secondary education sector under the STARR-J programme during a visit to Accra, while commending the government's progress in stabilising the economy
Ghana

Pakistan Government
Regional powers plan to meet Sunday to discuss how to end the fighting between the US-Israel coalition and Iran

Egyptian FM
Egypt calls for an immediate ceasefire and offers Cairo as a neutral venue for negotiations. Further escalation threatens the entire region and global energy supply chains.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan
Turkey condemns the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and calls for an immediate halt to military operations. Ankara stands ready to mediate and reaffirms Iran's right to peaceful nuclear activities.

Turkish Trade Minister
Turkey has opened a new overland trade corridor through Syria to bypass Israeli-controlled sea routes. The Türkiye-Syria-Iraq corridor is now operational for Turkish exports to Gulf markets.

Malaysian FM Mohamad Hasan
Malaysia and Egypt have jointly dispatched a humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza carrying 500 tons of food, medicine, and emergency supplies via the Rafah crossing.

IDF Spokesperson
IDF strikes in Lebanon targeted Hezbollah rocket launchers that fired on northern Israeli communities. One launcher site was located adjacent to a Lebanese broadcaster, which was destroyed.

Hezbollah Military Spokesperson
Hezbollah launched a salvo of Katyusha rockets and Burkan missiles at Haifa and Kiryat Shmona in solidarity with Iran and in retaliation for Israeli strikes on south Lebanon.
Northern Israel

Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades
Al-Qassam forces struck Israeli military positions in Netzarim Corridor with anti-tank missiles, killing three soldiers and destroying two Merkava tanks.

US Ambassador to Iraq
The United States condemns the drone strike on the Kurdistan Democratic Party headquarters in Erbil attributed to Iranian-backed factions. We call on the Iraqi government to hold perpetrators accountable.
Erbil, Iraq

Iraqi MoI Spokesperson
Gunmen attacked a police checkpoint in Mosul killing four officers. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility. Security forces have launched a pursuit operation.
Mosul, Iraq

Prince Faisal bin Farhan
Saudi Arabia urges all parties to exercise maximum restraint and reaffirms Riyadh's commitment to regional stability. The Kingdom's oil infrastructure remains secure and fully operational.

PM Narendra Modi
PM Modi telephoned Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the Gulf crisis. India emphasized the importance of protecting civilian infrastructure and ensuring energy supply stability.

Achol Chier Rian
South Sudan's First Lady organised thanksgiving prayers in Juba following President Salva Kiir's return from successful medical treatment in South Africa, expressing gratitude for support during his hospitalisation.

Patrick Baudouin
Thirty years after seven French monks were killed at the Tibhirine monastery, the lawyer representing the victims' families stated that Algerian authorities refuse to allow the full truth to emerge and continue to attribute responsibility solely to the Armed Islamic Group despite contradictory evidence.
Tibhirine, Algeria

Anonymous sources
Civil servants and armed forces members in Equatorial Guinea report having between 20,000 and 55,000 CFA francs deducted from their wages without consent to fund preparations for Pope Leo XIV's April visit, with a non-Catholic army officer protesting the mandatory deduction.
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

John Dramani Mahama
Ghana's President Mahama addressed the UN General Assembly calling for passage of a resolution designating the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity, describing it as bearing collective witness to the suffering of more than 12.5 million Africans.
New York, United States

Yema Lumumba
A Brussels court is weighing whether to try 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat Etienne Davignon for complicity in the 1961 killing of Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba; Lumumba's granddaughter called on Belgian justice to shed light on the assassination.
Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo

Denis Sassou Nguesso
President Sassou Nguesso voted in a presidential election expected to extend his more than four-decade rule as two main opposition leaders remain jailed for 20 years and multiple opposition parties boycotted the vote, citing lack of credibility.
Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

Nyeya Gilo Okwanga, King of Okwaa Anyuak
Gold mining operations in Pochalla South County have polluted the Akobo River, rendering drinking water unsafe, while the absence of any health facility forces residents across the border into Ethiopia for medical care.
Pochalla South County, Greater Pibor Administrative Area, South Sudan

John Mahama
The UN General Assembly adopted Ghana's resolution designating the transatlantic African slave trade 'the gravest crime against humanity' by 123 votes in favour, with the U.S., Israel and Argentina opposed and all 27 EU members abstaining.
Accra, Ghana

Bertrand Menier Kounianga (CAPGED)
Civil society observers say Congo-Brazzaville's presidential election was 'rigged from start to finish', citing a communications blackout, absence of oversight in polling stations, and official turnout figures that do not match ground-level observations.
Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

Raymond Zephirin Mboulou
Denis Sassou Nguesso was re-elected president of Congo-Brazzaville with 94.82 percent of the vote, extending his nearly 42-year hold on power in the oil-rich country.
Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

RFI Fact-Checking Unit / France 24 Observers
A coordinated network of fake social media accounts has been spreading AI-generated disinformation since late 2025 targeting the Alliance of Sahel States, including a deepfake RTB broadcast falsely claiming Burkina Faso junta leader Ibrahim Traoré deployed troops to Tehran to support Iran.
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Brussels court
A Brussels court ordered 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat Etienne Davignon to stand trial for participation in war crimes over his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba, making him the first Belgian official to face such charges.
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Asha Hassan
Ongoing drought in southern Somalia around Baidoa has caused severe livestock losses, with one pastoralist reporting her herd declined from 60 to 11 goats over two years; communities are dependent on aid as wells shrink and grazing land fails.
Baidoa, Bay Region, Somalia

Kuwait's defense forces responded to what they described as hostile missile and drone attacks, with air defense systems intercepting Iranian threats.

Badr Abdelatty
Egypt intensified diplomatic efforts, with FM Abdelatty holding phone talks with Saudi, Jordanian, and European counterparts to advance negotiations between the US and Iran, stressing diplomacy is the only way to prevent full-scale chaos.

Hakan Fidan
Turkey is calling for maximum restraint over the Middle East conflict, warning that further escalation could trigger serious and lasting damage across the region and deepen existing wounds beyond immediate destruction.

Israeli strikes killed six Palestinians including three policemen in the Gaza Strip, with one strike hitting a police checkpoint and another hitting a group of people in Khan Younis.
Khan Younis, Gaza

Deputy Spokesman Tommy Pigott
The United States condemned a drone attack by Iranian militia proxies on the residence of Iraqi Kurdistan leader Nechirvan Barzani in Erbil, calling it a direct assault on Iraq's sovereignty, stability, and unity.
Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan

Mosul, Iraq
A US-Israeli strike on Mosul killed two police officers and wounded five others who were helping rescue colleagues wounded in an initial strike, with the ministry blaming the 'Zionist-American' attack.

Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince MBS discussed the latest regional developments with Indian PM Modi, including repercussions of the ongoing military escalation on global maritime security and risks to the global economy.

Bahrain's Foulath Holding declared force majeure due to regional developments, reflecting the economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure and regional conflict on Bahraini industrial companies.

An Israeli soldier, Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz aged 22, was killed in combat in southern Lebanon, bringing the total to five Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah reignited in early March.

Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan
Pakistan approved a three-month exemption from bank guarantees and letters of credit for exports to Iran and Central Asian republics via Iran's land route, to reduce exporters' costs and facilitate regional trade.
Pakistan-Iran land border

Mudassir Tipu
Bilateral and transit trade between Pakistan and Iran remains operational despite regional tensions, with Iran extending full facilitation to Pakistan's trade and land border crossings functioning optimally with green channels.
Pakistan-Iran border

Gulf Region
Over 10 million Indian nationals reside in West Asian and Gulf countries, with 375,000 already evacuated amid airspace closures and flight cancellations; the largest Indian diaspora community of 4.3 million lives in the UAE.

Egypt gave a clear guarantee to facilitate distribution of 374 tonnes of Malaysian humanitarian aid to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing starting April, with President El-Sisi committing to immediate access for over 100,000 Gazans.
Gaza / Rafah

Zelenskyy visited UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar to offer Ukraine's drone defense expertise to Gulf Arab states facing Iran's attacks, highlighting the shared Iran-Russia drone warfare threat.

Chinese ships halted their attempt to exit the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's safe passage assurances, highlighting continued uncertainty over freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway.

Brig. Gen. Timothy Tifucro Ba-Taa-Banah
Ghana National Counter Terrorism Fusion Centre
Ghana is reviewing its national framework for preventing and countering violent extremism, noting that extremist groups in the Sahel are exploiting weak governance and socio-economic vulnerabilities to increasingly threaten neighboring coastal West African countries.
West Africa / Sahel

El Nour El Bashir
Crop prices in Sudan's El Gezira state have risen sharply to SDG 140–150 per sack due to acute water shortages and reduced cultivation during the agricultural season, directly threatening food security.

The death of Sudanese detainee Rashid Abbas in Egyptian custody was an assassination by Egyptian authorities, rejecting claims of natural causes.

Tarek Osman
El Gedaref state faces a historic drinking water crisis as government budgets over the past three years have been directed towards the war effort, halting a water project that was over 90% complete.
El Gedaref, Sudan

Mutwakil Ali
Joint troops repelled the RSF attack on El Tina in North Darfur after fierce clashes and will carry out combing operations in the Karnoi area.
El Tina, North Darfur, Sudan

Massoud Abdelrahman Ali Abdelrahman
Production costs in the New Halfa Agricultural Scheme in Kassala state have surged 80% compared to last year, with farmers forced to issue blank cheques as guarantees to cover debts.
New Halfa, Kassala, Sudan

Nyakenya Johannes Keah Ruai
Armed youth from Mayom County raided cattle from Warrap State and the government will recover them when they move into Unity State.
Gogrial East, Warrap State, South Sudan

Thomas Kenneth Elisapana
Confirmed receipt of the U.S. Embassy letter regarding the National Public Health Laboratory withdrawal and said the issue will be discussed with the concerned ministry.

William Ruto
The Standard Gauge Railway extension to Kisumu and eventually Uganda will define generations, as current cargo takes 80 hours from Mombasa to Malaba and over 100 hours to reach Kampala.
Kisumu, Kenya

Muchiri Nyaga
Flood fatalities in Kenya have risen to 81 since the beginning of March, with approximately 2,690 families displaced across the country.

Jean-Noël Barrot
Declared full restoration of relations between France and the Central African Republic following a period of tension, affirming France wants to be a partner respectful of CAR's sovereignty.
Bangui, Central African Republic

Emmanuel Ugirashebuja
Rwanda regretted having to take the UK to the Permanent Court of Arbitration to recover substantial sums still owed from the scrapped 2022 migrant deportation deal, but UK intransigence left no choice.
The Hague, Netherlands

Youssouf Tom
Justice and Human Rights Minister of Chad
Acknowledged that abuses by security services can occur but said judicial cases are handed over to the justice system for investigation, responding to UN accusations of systematic targeting of political opposition.

Egypt intensified diplomatic efforts, with FM Abdelatty holding separate talks with Saudi, Jordanian, and German counterparts to advance negotiations between the US and Iran, stressing that diplomacy is the only way to prevent full-scale chaos.

Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
UAE's Abdullah bin Zayed held phone calls with Kenya's President Ruto and other officials to discuss repercussions of what the UAE called Iran's 'unprovoked terrorist missile attacks' on the UAE and regional nations.

Zelenskyy visited Gulf Arab states including UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar to offer drone defense expertise from Ukraine's war experience, highlighting the shared Iran-Russia drone threat axis.

CENTCOM dismissed Iranian claims of striking two US Army hideouts hosting 500+ soldiers in Dubai, stating no US personnel or facilities were targeted or damaged.

Pakistan hiked jet fuel prices for the fifth time in 28 days, with prices surging from PKR 188 to PKR 477 per litre since March 1, as the government also plans nationwide 'smart lockdown' to curb energy consumption amid the Middle East fuel crisis.

Pakistan eased banking rules by approving a temporary exemption from bank guarantees and letters of credit for exports to Iran and Central Asian republics via Iran's land route, effective March 24 to June 21.

Islamic parties secured the highest number of seats in Bangladesh's history in recent elections, with BNP winning 289 of 300 contested seats and two main Muslim factions dominating, creating anxiety among religious minorities.

Iran warned Kenya about the US-Israel war and denied fully closing the Strait of Hormuz, as Kenya's flower export industry — which relies on air cargo connections routed through Gulf airspace — suffers mounting losses.

The Iran conflict has featured extensive cyber warfare including hacked hospitals, hidden spyware, and digital attacks on infrastructure, demonstrating how digital combat is now fully ingrained in modern warfare.

New York, USA
US stocks settled sharply lower as fears that the Iran war is escalating rattled markets, with oil prices surging and investors concerned about the war's broader economic impact entering its fifth week.

Afghanistan is providing ongoing aid to families displaced by recent Pakistani military attacks, with the disaster authority distributing assistance on orders of the Prime Minister to displaced populations requiring urgent support.

Naypyidaw, Myanmar
Five years after the military coup, Myanmar remains in a brutal civil war described as 'the invisible war,' with the ongoing conflict overshadowed by the Iran war and receiving minimal international attention.

Pro-Ukrainian hacking group Bearlyfy has conducted over 70 cyberattacks against Russian companies since January 2025, deploying custom GenieLocker ransomware and collaborating with PhantomCore and Head Mare groups, with operations serving both extortion and sabotage objectives against Russian businesses.

San Francisco, United States
North Korean threat actors behind the Contagious Interview campaign (WaterPlum) are distributing StoatWaffle malware through malicious VS Code projects using auto-run tasks, deploying browser credential stealers and remote access trojans targeting developers worldwide in an ongoing intelligence and financial theft operation.

Riga, Latvia
Latvia's Defense Ministry accused Russia of conducting a coordinated disinformation campaign against Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, falsely claiming the Baltic states allowed their territories to be used for Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia, using Russian media outlets, Telegram channels, and social media bots targeting Russian-speaking and younger audiences.

The Hague, Netherlands
The Dutch National Police disclosed a security breach resulting from a phishing attack, with investigations ongoing. This follows a September 2024 data breach the Dutch government linked to a 'state actor' that stole work-related contact information of multiple police officers.

The UK Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee warned that Russian-linked actors are conducting sustained foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) campaigns targeting British democratic processes, exploiting divisive issues and social media as part of wider hybrid threats, prompting the government to tighten rules on political donations and sanction organizations responsible for Russian information warfare.

Salva Kiir
Kiir sacked the health minister as the US pulled lab staff out, and replaced four ministry undersecretaries in a cabinet reshuffle

UN Secretary-General's new envoy to Sudan visited Khartoum to push for dialogue and de-escalation between warring parties

Sahel Region
A disinformation network is actively destabilising the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), targeting governance and public trust in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso

Eastern Chad
Chad is relocating refugees amid rising tensions at the Sudan border, as thousands flee drone strikes and cross-border violence

Gogrial East, South Sudan
24 killed and 37 wounded in a cattle raid in Gogrial East, highlighting persistent inter-communal violence alongside the political crisis

Six Sudanese refugees have died in Egyptian custody in six weeks, highlighting the growing refugee crisis as millions flee the civil war

Global Fund approved emergency TB funding for conflict-affected Sudan, where the healthcare system has largely collapsed

Demonstrators gathered in Dakar to protest the Iran war and show solidarity with affected populations, one of the first public anti-war protests in West Africa

Iran issued assurances to calm Kenyan markets over fears of Gulf shipping route closures threatening agricultural exports

Death toll from Kenyan floods rose to 108, with ongoing displacement and infrastructure damage across multiple counties

South Sudan cabinet endorsed key AU and C5 resolutions to advance peace implementation amid ongoing internal tensions

Pretoria, South Africa
France uninvited South Africa from the G7 summit reportedly due to pressure from Trump, prompting a diplomatic response from President Ramaphosa

Ethiopia's role in Somalia remains unclear as federal troops advance toward Baidoa ahead of Southwest State elections

Borno State, Nigeria
Nigerian troops foiled a Boko Haram attack on a military base in Borno state, killing eight terrorists in the early morning assault

Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps
NSCDC deployed drones and advanced surveillance tools to state commands across Nigeria to combat rising insecurity

85% of Lassa fever cases in Nigeria are concentrated in five states, raising concerns about the ongoing outbreak

Gilbert Houngbo
ILO Director-General backed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) initiative to boost job creation in the Sahel region amid rising instability
Sahel Region

Naypyidaw, Myanmar
Myanmar's strategic importance has risen for China amid the Middle East conflict, as maritime instability elevates the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor as an alternative to Hormuz-dependent routes

The US pulled all government-funded laboratory personnel and equipment from a major public health facility in South Sudan, citing security concerns

West Africa
Cholera aid for African countries including Sudan and Sahel nations has been stalled by the Iran conflict disrupting global supply chains

A Pakistan-Afghanistan peace jirga is set for March 31, with tribal elders and political leaders calling for an immediate ceasefire between the two countries

Taliban Foreign Minister Muttaqi discussed regional tensions and Kabul-Islamabad relations with UAE FM, as Afghanistan distributes aid after Pakistani military attacks on border areas

Amnesty International called on the Taliban to end its education ban for girls, the longest school ban in modern history affecting millions

Somali federal troops are advancing toward Baidoa as Southwest State holds elections, with President Hassan Sheikh defending one-person-one-vote elections against indirect voting

The World Uyghur Congress condemned Canadian MP Michael Ma's remarks downplaying Uyghur human rights violations, raising concerns over forced labour links to Chinese companies

Kashgar, Xinjiang
ETGE Minister Salih Hudayar condemned Beijing's creation of 'Cenling County' in Kashgar as an 'illegal act of colonial domination' designed to restructure Uyghur demographics

Iran permitted 2 Pakistani cargo ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining selective enforcement of its transit control regime

Turkey-Azerbaijan alliance is strained by opposing stances on the Israel-Iran conflict, with Turkey critical of Israel while Azerbaijan maintains Israeli ties

S&P warned of heightened energy vulnerability for Bangladesh due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions threatening LNG imports

Pakistan is positioning itself as a key diplomatic mediator, bidding to host US-Iran peace talks while maintaining relations with both sides

After a ceasefire, the US may count on Japan to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling Japan's potential post-conflict role

Egypt ordered shops and restaurants to close early as part of energy conservation measures amid the Hormuz-driven energy crisis

MuddyWater (Boggy Serpens), an MOIS-linked APT, assessed deploying LampoRAT in expanded espionage campaign targeting regional governments

Manila, Philippines
Suspected China-based espionage operation targeting military entities in Southeast Asia using novel malware and living-off-the-land techniques

Seoul, South Korea
China-linked Red Menshen group uses stealthy BPFDoor implants to conduct espionage through telecom networks in South Korea and Southeast Asia

Seoul, South Korea
North Korean hackers abuse VS Code auto-run tasks to deploy StoatWaffle malware targeting South Korean defense and technology sectors

Riga, Latvia
Latvia accused Russia of conducting a coordinated disinformation campaign against the Baltic states, falsely claiming they are allowing Iranian refugees to establish militant cells

Pro-Ukrainian Bearlyfy hacktivist group hits Russian firms with custom GenieLocker ransomware as part of ongoing cyber conflict

Ali Vaez
Assessed that Trump is holding back strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure due to mounting concerns over the global energy market destabilization

Mumbai, India
Qatar's Doha Bank announced plans to exit India, closing its operations in the country

Baku, Azerbaijan
Reported Azerbaijan-China trade turnover reached $779.4 million in Jan-Feb 2026, up 4.6% year-on-year, with China ranking as 3rd largest trading partner

South Caucasus
Published a report declaring the South Caucasus region important for NATO security, highlighting strategic significance of the area

Pitched an energy deal to India offering increased crude oil supplies in exchange for Indian refining expertise amid Hormuz disruptions

South Lebanon
IDF drone struck an ambulance in southern Lebanon, killing a medic, as ground operations continue

Russian and Iranian foreign ministers discussed the 'grave military and political crisis' in the Middle East

Elon Musk
Elon Musk joined PM Modi and Trump's call on the Iran conflict in a rare wartime move, involving a tech billionaire in diplomatic discussions

King Hamad
King commended the Bahrain Defence Force as 'steadfast pillar of the nation' for protecting the homeland and dignity of citizens

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Bahrain's Defense Force demonstrates combat readiness and high efficiency in confronting Iranian threats

Bahrain cracked down on Shia dissent amid the Iran war, as some citizens expressed sympathy with Tehran

Rubio denounced Israeli settler violence in the West Bank and addressed Iran's toll collection in the Strait of Hormuz

Jean-Noël Barrot
France ruled out sending EU navies into the Iran war, offering to lead a defensive freedom-of-navigation mission once hostilities cease

EU called for a Black Sea grain corridor model to unblock the Strait of Hormuz and restore global shipping

Pakistan is playing a 'pivotal role' in ending the US-Iran war, declaring 'history is in the making'

Joint Secretary Aseem Mahajan
India facilitated the return of approximately 475,000 nationals from West Asia since February 28 due to airspace closures

South Lebanon
IDF uncovered a Hezbollah terror tunnel near a church in southern Lebanon as ground offensive intensifies

Malaysian PM Anwar and Indonesian President Prabowo met in Jakarta to discuss Middle East crisis and its impact on regional stability
Jakarta, Indonesia

Geneva, Switzerland
India slammed Pakistan for denial of 1971 genocides, stating it 'shook the conscience of the world'

Bangladesh Foreign Minister expected to visit India in April in reset of bilateral ties

Djibouti
At least nine dead and 45 missing after migrant boat sinks off Djibouti coast

Gulf cargo shifted to land routes as regional shipping remains disrupted by Strait of Hormuz closure

Turkey-Syria border
UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Urged British nationals to avoid the Turkey-Syria border zone within 10km due to ongoing fighting and heightened terrorism risk.

RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus
UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Warned that terrorist attacks in Cyprus cannot be ruled out, following a suspected drone strike on RAF Akrotiri after the outbreak of the Middle East conflict.

Pekka Haavisto
UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Sudan
Continuing visit to Sudan, met with Sovereign Council Chair General Al-Burhan in Khartoum, emphasizing the need to safeguard Sudan's unity and territorial integrity.

Vivian van de Perre
UN Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) Chief ad interim
Briefed the Security Council that the security situation in eastern DRC remains extremely tense with persistent hostilities and armed group activities, while peacekeepers remain committed to mandate delivery.
Eastern DRC (North Kivu)

Described the killing of children in schools by bombs and missiles as the last century's most painful and turbulent days, equating tears shed in Isfahan, Tabriz, and Tehran with those in Erbil, Baghdad, and Beirut.

Struck deals with US defense contractors to bolster stocks of munitions including parts for THAAD interceptors being widely used in the Middle East war.

Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif
Spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, strongly condemning recent attacks on the Kingdom and reaffirming Pakistan's solidarity, while briefing on Pakistan's diplomatic efforts for regional peace.

Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif
Spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, discussing the grave situation in the Gulf region and emphasizing the urgent need for de-escalation, dialogue, and unity within the Ummah.

Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
Reported that Pakistan has actively engaged with regional actors to de-escalate the Middle East and Persian Gulf conflict, now in its fifth week, with the Prime Minister spearheading diplomatic efforts.

South Korean Ministry of National Defense
Successfully completed Operation Desert Shine, evacuating 204 Korean nationals plus 7 others from Riyadh via KC-330 Cygnus military aircraft, consolidating nationals from four countries at a single location.

Lee Jae-myung
Instructed the Cabinet to actively consider using military aircraft to ensure the safe evacuation of every Korean residing in Middle Eastern countries affected by the conflict.

Switzerland
Denied U.S. requests to overfly Swiss airspace, including two requests for reconnaissance aircraft, as part of Switzerland's neutral status obligations during the armed conflict.

Andrii Sybiha
Reaffirmed Ukraine's commitment to sharing battlefield experience and strengthening the security of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, expressing interest in developing a long-term partnership.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

India
Reduced taxes on diesel and petrol by 10 rupees per litre to ease the impact of rising energy prices caused by the Middle East war on one of the world's largest crude oil importers.

Japan
Plans to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants, allowing full operation of older plants for one year to ease an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war.

UK operations in the Gulf region are a reaction to Iran's own attacks on Gulf nations, and criticised the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The UK allowing the US to utilise its military bases constitutes participation in aggression against Iran.

More than $10 million in cryptocurrencies left Iranian exchange platforms between February 28 and March 2, with digital wallets directly linked to the Revolutionary Guards.

Some actors maintained access to Iranian exchange cryptoasset holdings even during internet outages, suggesting state-level involvement in cryptocurrency outflows.

Rico Luman
Iran's threat to the Strait of Hormuz has slightly increased tanker traffic through Bab al-Mandeb by three to four additional tankers per day.

Shay Klepper
The IDF Home Front Command will extend siren warning times for Hezbollah rockets, including 15 seconds at the Lebanese border and expanded times for Nahariya, Safed, Haifa, and Tel Aviv.
Northern Israel

Warned of rising beer prices as gas shortage caused by the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption has hit production and supply chains in India.

Confirmed receiving a CIA report stating that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is homosexual, saying it puts him 'in a bad light in that country'.

S. Jaishankar
Raised concerns of the Global South over energy security challenges at the G7 foreign ministers meeting in France.

Sadyr Japarov
Claimed an eightfold increase in trade turnover with China, saying it reached a record $23 billion in 2024, despite Kyrgyz official data showing only $4.97 billion.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Olzhas Bektenov
Outlined AI development and implementation as a key priority during Kazakhstan's 2026 EAEU chairmanship, targeting customs, logistics, industry, and agro-industrial sectors.
Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Mark Rutte
Stated in NATO's 2025 year-end report that the alliance stands ready to deepen dialogue and cooperation with both Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Armenia-Georgia border area
Requested relocation of a 5.5-kilometer gas pipeline segment in the Armenia-Georgia-Azerbaijan trilateral border area due to mines from the 1990s, submitting an application to Georgia's Environmental Supervision Department.

Arsenio Dominguez
Stressed the need to reduce tensions as the root cause of maritime insecurity and instability in the Strait of Hormuz region.

Confirmed that the remains of Pakistani national Safir Ullah Eid Marjan, killed by missile debris in Abu Dhabi, were repatriated to Islamabad for burial in Bannu.

Shell has offered employees who could work remotely the option to leave the Middle East region with their families, stating the safety of personnel is their highest priority.

Boskalis has repatriated non-essential personnel and visitors with families from the Middle East, with fewer than half of its regional staff using the voluntary evacuation program.

Jennifer MacNaughtan
The UK commends the mediation efforts of the United States, Qatar, and the African Union towards delivering a durable peace in eastern DRC and supports the Secretary-General's proposal for phased MONUSCO ceasefire monitoring.

Monrovia
Liberian Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
The Ministry welcomed the sentencing of five women to 20 years imprisonment each for trafficking 14 children, describing it as a major step in strengthening Liberia's fight against human trafficking.

The World Bank approved a $46 million program to scale climate-smart agricultural innovations and support job creation across Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Senegal, and Zambia, reaching more than 1.5 million farmers.

Christopher Piwuna
ASUU has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to begin payment of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers, warning of a strong response if the government fails to comply.
Bauchi

Morocco
Morocco unveiled a $4 billion hotel investment push at ITB Berlin tied to its 2030 FIFA World Cup co-hosting bid, using the international tourism forum to advance its infrastructure narrative.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
The WTO's rulebook has seen little meaningful update in nearly three decades, contributing to growing tensions and perceptions of the institution's declining relevance.
Yaounde

Piyush Goyal
India is pushing for preserving the consensus-based rule-making system at the WTO, resisting US-backed shifts toward plurilateral arrangements that could undermine the multilateral framework.
Yaounde

Akin Daniels
Centre for Peace, Democracy and Development (CPDD)
Warned that misrepresentation of Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede's comments on killings of terrorists could undermine ongoing military operations and embolden Boko Haram and ISWAP.
Northeast Nigeria

Adebayo Adelabu
Promised that electricity supply in Nigeria would improve significantly within two weeks, a pledge met with widespread scepticism from citizens.

Warned in a letter to the government that further shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz would have catastrophic impacts on domestic agricultural output in the 2026 season.

Darren Chester
Australian Deputy Leader of the National Party
Asked Australia's Agriculture Minister in Parliament what the government was doing to secure fertiliser for Australian farmers in the face of the Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure.
Canberra, Australia

Australia
Suggested easing restrictions on fertiliser trade with Russia and streamlining banking pathways for legitimate fertiliser transactions, noting fertilisers are not sanctioned by the US, EU, or UK.

John Mahama
Spoke on behalf of the 54-member African Group at the UN to adopt a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity, urging reparative justice.
United Nations General Assembly, New York

Antonio Guterres
Called for confronting slavery's lasting legacies of inequality and racism and urged countries to commit fully to human rights, equality, and the inherent worth of every person.
United Nations General Assembly, New York

Alvie Asuncion-Astronomo
The surge in crude oil prices caused by the Iran conflict has raised motivation for Southeast Asian countries to speed up their nuclear energy efforts.

King Lee
There is a more serious, new and growing momentum for the development of nuclear energy in Southeast Asia.

Torkham Border Crossing
Resumed deportation of undocumented Afghan refugees through the Torkham border after its month-long closure, repatriating 50 Afghans from prisons on the first day.

Jiang Bin
Chinese Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson
Dismissed reports of a Chinese maritime surveillance ship Liaowang-1 operating near the Strait of Hormuz as 'fake news'.

Canberra, Australia
Australian ministers have spoken to regional counterparts to indicate Australia will maintain gas and coal supplies, seeking a quid pro quo for continued oil exports from partners like South Korea and Malaysia.

Hong So-young
Forty South Korean nationals serving as onboard ship reserve service members are currently aboard 17 ships in the Strait of Hormuz and continue to work there without requesting to leave.

Michael Kern
Described Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian oil ports in Leningrad as the most serious threat to Russia's oil exports since 2022, with roughly 40 percent of Russia's oil export capacity offline.
Leningrad Oblast, Russia

Hamzah Zainudin
Urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to call a special Dewan Rakyat sitting to discuss the impact of the Middle East conflict on Malaysia's economy, citing sharp rises in global crude oil prices.
Kuala Lumpur

Bahlil Lahadalia
Announced that Indonesia is delaying planned windfall taxes on coal and nickel exports from April 1 while technicalities are still being discussed with the finance ministry.
Jakarta

Bahlil Lahadalia
Said fuel and liquefied petroleum gas supplies in Indonesia remain secure but urged people to consume fuel wisely amid Middle East conflict disruptions to global shipments.

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Met with Indian counterpart Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G7 and agreed to continue close coordination to ensure the Strait of Hormuz is safe.
Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, France

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Participated in the G7 foreign ministers' meeting as India holds the BRICS presidency, with PM Modi confirming attendance at the Evian Summit in June.
Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, France

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Discussed with South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun ways to re-establish freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and reaffirmed support for Ukraine.

Cho Hyun
South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs
Reaffirmed with France a commitment to multilateralism and the rules-based international order, discussing ways to re-establish freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump complained that NATO allies are not providing sufficient support in the Iran confrontation
Washington D.C.

Our amazing relationship with India will be even stronger going forward; Prime Minister Modi and I are two people that get things done.

Tehran, Pasdaran district
There were loud explosions near the Pakistan embassy and ambassador's residence in Tehran's Pasdaran district but the embassy and residences remained intact; all diplomats are safe though shaken.

France has held talks with around 35 countries seeking partners and proposals for a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but only once the US-Israeli war on Iran ends.

Called on God during a Pentagon service to grant clear and righteous targets for violence and break the teeth of wicked enemies who deserve no mercy in the war against Iran.
The Pentagon, Arlington

Invoked the Jewish holiday of Purim to justify the war on Iran, declaring that as the wicked Haman fell in ancient Persia, the end of the evil regime in Iran will also come.

Omar Abdullah
Abdullah criticized the US president's shifting war aims, saying 'in the morning, they talk about regime change; in the afternoon, they talk about the Strait of Hormuz; and in the evening, they talk about oil prices.'
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir

Government of India / Ministry of External Affairs
India delivered a 2.5-ton consignment of emergency medicines, medical disposables, kits and equipment to Kabul for the treatment of people injured in Pakistan's March 16 airstrike that killed around 400 people.

Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi
Ashrafi said Pakistan is playing a key role in promoting peace in the region and has attracted significant international attention during escalating regional tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
Lahore, Pakistan

Hardeep Singh Puri
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, India
Puri said the Modi government had two choices -- either increase fuel prices drastically or bear the financial brunt itself -- and chose to absorb the burden to insulate citizens from international volatility.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Kuwait's Jazeera Airways began operating scheduled flights out of Dammam, Saudi Arabia as a temporary base, as Kuwait remains closed to all commercial flight operations due to the risk of strikes from Iran.

Jedco announced rotational daily power cuts in Juba, stating it 'must proactively manage its available energy reserves' and is 'prioritising a strategic rationing of power' due to the Iran-US conflict.

The State Department elevated Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain from Level 2 to Level 3 travel advisories, while Iran is branded Level 4 'Do Not Travel' with risks of wrongful detention, violence, and kidnapping.

Petroleum Division officials confirmed Pakistan has secured petroleum supplies until April 25, with refineries operating at 80-100% capacity and diversified imports from Oman ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability.

UNHCR reported more than 33,300 Iranians crossed from Turkiye back into Iran and 36,000 people returned to Afghanistan since the start of the war on February 28.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman
Fazlur Rehman said Pakistan has no option other than mediation in the current regional situation and proposed convening an in-camera session of Parliament, urging Muslim countries to form an Islamic bloc.
Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

Anwar said in a televised address that the Iran conflict fallout is no longer something Malaysia can watch from a distance, announcing a cut to the monthly quota for subsidised petrol while confirming Malaysian vessels are again being allowed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Albanese said Australia was not consulted over the war with Iran but is in close contact with Gulf states, providing a surveillance aircraft to help defend the UAE, and that no request made to Australia has been refused.
Canberra, Australia

Mahdi al-Mashat
Head of Supreme Political Council (Houthi)
Al-Mashat reiterated support for Iran in a televised speech and called on Saudi Arabia to respond to what he described as 'requirements for peace.'

Yair Lapid
Lapid criticized the government for pushing the country toward a 'security disaster,' saying the Israeli Army has reached its maximum capacity and is being left to bleed on the battlefield across multiple fronts without strategy or adequate resources.

Antonio Costa
Costa called for de-escalation in the Middle East and urged Israel to seize the moment for direct talks with Lebanon, stating that 'only diplomacy can ensure a sustainable solution' to tensions with Iran.

Tehran, Iran (Pasdaran district)
A senior diplomat confirmed explosions occurred near the Pakistani Embassy and ambassador's residence in Tehran's Pasdaran district, stating 'there were loud explosions, but our windows did not break' and that an Iranian military base opposite the embassy may have been the target.

The DoT has held meetings with telecom companies and subsea cable operators to draw up risk analysis of India's exposure to potential damage to undersea data cables in the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a third of India's westward internet traffic.

Nahariya, Israel
Magen David Adom (Israeli Emergency Service)
MDA confirmed a rocket fired from Lebanon killed a man of about 30 in northern Israel's Nahariya area and another man of about 50 was treated in serious condition.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman
Pakistan has no option other than mediation in the current regional situation and Muslim countries should move toward forming an Islamic bloc.
Dera Ismail Khan

Mahdi al-Mashat
Called on Saudi Arabia to respond to what he described as requirements for peace while reiterating support for Iran.
Sanaa

Hans Grundberg
Concluded a visit to Washington where he met senior US officials including Massad Boulos to discuss the Yemen dimension of the regional crisis.

The president is not just doing a favor to the United States and to our people; this is for the world.

Rico Luman
Iran's threat to Hormuz has slightly increased tanker traffic through Bab al-Mandeb by three to four tankers more per day, which is still a notable difference.

Lebanon will complain to the United Nations Security Council over Israeli attacks that are threatening Lebanon's sovereignty.

Nahariya
MDA teams have pronounced a man of about 30 dead and were treating a man of about 50 in serious condition after a rocket fired from Lebanon struck northern Israel's Nahariya area.

Antonio Costa
Only diplomacy can ensure a sustainable solution to tensions with Iran including on the nuclear issue; the humanitarian situation in Gaza must urgently improve.

S. Jaishankar
Highlighted the urgency of UNSC reforms, streamlining peacekeeping operations, and strengthening humanitarian supply chains, raising Global South's concerns about energy challenges and food security at the G7 meeting.
Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, France

The DoT has held meetings with telecom companies and subsea cable operators to draw up risk analysis of India's exposure from potential damage to undersea data cables amid war in West Asia.

Iran banned its national and club sports teams from competing in countries it designates as hostile, citing security concerns, casting doubt on its 2026 FIFA World Cup games in the United States.

Allison Hooker
Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs
The US acknowledged South Korea's contribution to international efforts toward securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, including Seoul joining a multinational statement denouncing Iran's blockade.
Paris, France (G7 meeting)

Cho Hyun
South Korea expressed hope that the ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho submarine in joint drills with Canada would demonstrate Seoul's submarine capabilities, reaffirming its bid for a Canadian submarine project.
Paris, France (G7 meeting)

Christopher Luxon
New Zealand's Prime Minister called the crisis 'one of the most significant oil shocks we've had in history' as petrol surpassed NZ$3.30 per litre due to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Wellington, New Zealand

Nicola Willis
New Zealand's Finance Minister acknowledged the country's fuel buffer relies on 'ships like this continuing to turn up' and officials are planning for disruption scenarios lasting eight to twelve weeks.
Wellington, New Zealand

Cheng Li-chiun
Taiwan's Vice Premier ordered state-run CPC Corp to freeze household natural gas and LPG prices and directed increased imports of non-Middle Eastern natural gas starting in June, with current reserves secured through May.
Taipei, Taiwan

Australia's Prime Minister flagged a coordinated national response to the country's deepening fuel crisis and is preparing for further global disruption from the Middle East conflict.

Hardeep Singh Puri
India's government chose to cut special excise duty on petrol and diesel rather than raise consumer prices, absorbing the financial burden as international crude surged from $70 to $122 per barrel due to the West Asia conflict.

Nasser Bourita
Morocco has activated a 24/7 crisis unit coordinating with embassies to assist citizens stranded in the Gulf and Middle East amid the regional conflict
Casablanca, Morocco

Kaja Kallas
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs
The EU is engaged in efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the military campaign against Iran and is holding talks with regional partners

Madrid, Spain
Iran considers Spain a country committed to international law and shows receptiveness to any request from Madrid for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz

Called Iranians great negotiators who are begging to make a deal, while describing them as lousy fighters, at a White House Cabinet meeting
The White House, Washington DC

Madrid, Spain
Indicated that Spain would be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz if it requested access, praising Spain as committed to international law.

Nasser Bourita
Said Morocco activated a 24/7 crisis unit coordinating with embassies to assist Moroccan citizens stranded in the Gulf and Middle East amid the regional conflict.
Rabat, Morocco

Described Iran as 'begging to work out a deal' while expressing uncertainty about whether the US is willing to accept one, calling Iranians 'great negotiators' but 'lousy fighters.'

Nancy Mace
Warned that the Pentagon is preparing to deploy ground troops to Iran, calling it an attempt to drag the US into another Iraq, and vowed to oppose it.

Confirmed the death of a fourth Pakistani national in the UAE from missile debris and said it is coordinating with UAE authorities to repatriate the body.

Sweihan, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Confirmed that a missile debris incident on Sweihan Street in Abu Dhabi killed a Pakistani and an Indian national and injured three others of Emirati, Jordanian, and Indian nationalities.

Jake Auchincloss
Argued the deployment of two Marine Expeditionary Units to the Strait of Hormuz is a crisis-response to bail out failure, representing the largest US military buildup in the Middle East since 2003, and urged Congress to deny Trump's $200 billion request.

Regardless of the outcome of these investigations, we are obligated to pursue them

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
India reaffirmed its commitment alongside Burkina Faso in South-South cooperation

Herat, Afghanistan
Salt extraction contract worth over $5 million signed in Herat province

FCDO warned 'do not travel' to 226 countries including Turkey, Mexico and Thailand.

An Iranian writer reflected on dreaming of democracy for Iran all their life.

Nigerian FCT to partner with Finland on smart city and waste management.

Kashmir, India
Over 2,700 buildings found in flood risk zones across Kashmir.

Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Gilgit-Baltistan tourism surged despite war shadows over Kashmir's northern areas.

India must reboot neighbourhood policy with trade as the key.

Russian firm invested $80 million in Pakistan to produce insulin with a local partner.

Illinois, United States
NIU is more connected to international conflict than people realize, highlighting domestic impacts.

Havana, Cuba
Cuba pitched US an economic roadmap as Trump pressured Havana.

Pretoria, South Africa
South Africans picketed Nigerian High Commission over 'Igbo King' controversy.

ValueJet landed in Accra, expanding air connectivity across West Africa.

Ghana strengthened its investment drive targeting diaspora-investor partnerships.

CBN
Set strict cybersecurity compliance timeline for all Nigerian banks to enhance financial sector resilience

Neena Malhotra
Co-chaired the 7th round of India-Algeria Foreign Office Consultations with Algeria's Lounes Magramane, agreeing to deepen bilateral partnership
Algiers, Algeria

Parks Tau
Reaffirmed South Africa's position as a competitive global investment destination, declaring the country has 'turned a corner' at the South Africa Investment Conference
Sandton, South Africa

Council on American-Islamic Relations
Criticized Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin for appearing on Bill Maher's show, calling it an embrace of anti-Muslim rhetoric

Kazakhstan
Called for digital water monitoring systems in the Aral Sea basin to address the ongoing environmental crisis
Aral Sea, Kazakhstan

Uzbekistan
Signed a cooperation deal with Kazakhstan's foreign ministry to enhance bilateral relations and regional coordination
Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Uzbek Deputy Minister
Met with Korea Herald editors to pledge deeper Korea-Uzbekistan economic diplomacy and strengthen bilateral trade relations
Seoul, South Korea

GITEX Africa 2026 declared a major opportunity to develop digitization and AI in Morocco by the country's technology minister
Marrakech, Morocco

Egypt
Suspended school operations nationwide due to severe weather conditions and implemented early business closure mandates at 9pm

Kenya DPA
Launched investigation into Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses over privacy concerns regarding facial recognition and data collection

McKinsey & Company
Projected that Nigerian banks' revenue pool will hit $16 billion by 2030 amid the ongoing consolidation push in the banking sector

Karachi, Pakistan
Historic MoU signed between KPT and Romania's Port of Constanta for cooperation

It would begin targeting companies such as Google and Apple from the start of April

Araghchi
Al Jazeera he continues to receive messages from US envoy Steve Witkoff, as in the past, but stressed that it should not be interpreted as formal negotiations
US

Turk
It is a violation of international humanitarian law

Poland rejects sending Patriot batteries to Mideast despite US request

Israeli police disperse protest in Jerusalem for demonstrating against Palestinian prisoner execution law

Pezeshkian
Iran “remains committed to defending itself” and blamed regional instability on actions by the US and Israel, including tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

Reporters at a news conference that the UN and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have a “very clear” stance on Israel’s legislation imposing the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners

Iranian Red Crescent Society

Staff

Dan Caine
At a news conference alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Emmanuel Macron
Israel cancels visit by French defense minister, report says

Permission for US planes transporting weapons to Israel to use its airspace

Trump
Other countries would have to deal with the critical waterway

John Healey
Extra air defense teams and systems would be deployed to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait, along with an extension of the use of Typhoon jets in Qatar, the Defense Ministry said in a statement

Healey
The UK has extended the deployment of UK Typhoon jets to Qatar

Margarita Robles
Spanish defense minister says US, Israel cannot dictate global order

Iranians
From the beginning that the American bases are the object—or identify these bases as targets for them

Separating land from the people supports Israel’s colonial expansion

US operation in Iran progressing, paving way for possible Saudi-Israel normalisation agreement

King Abdullah II declined meeting request from Netanyahu

Amman
The request had been received and that Jordan sought clarification from Israel on multiple key issues

Hezbollah

Experts
Targeting this type of aircraft could affect the US military’s ability to detect threats and manage air operations
US

Ahmed
German Chancellor says he wants 80% of Syrians to leave

The world economy’s next chokepoint at the mercy of Yemen’s Houthis

GMP
They had spoken to Democracy Volunteers observers and polling staff, but found no material evidence of wrongdoing

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan released on bail, denies inciting support for Hamas

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan charged with inviting support for Hamas

Corinne Goetzmann
Victims described sexual relations that were initially consensual but turned violent, with one saying she experienced a fear of imminent death while Ramadan was strangling her during intercourse

Lebanon’s Sunnis feel trapped between Israel and Hezbollah

Met Police investigate Bob Vylan over ‘Death to the IDF’ chant despite earlier case being dropped

Police
They were reviewing footage from the event to determine whether any offences may have been committed in relation to public-order laws

CCTV appeal after bacon left on Bristol mosque during Ramadan prayers

Polly Dyer
Whittaker had the explosives for “scientific interest and endeavour”

The Risk of Foreign Influence on the UK Far-Right and Anti-Muslim Hate

June to September 2025 and Anti-Muslim Hate Cases in the U.K.

Dame Louise Casey’s Review Says What Needs to be Said

District Judge McGarva
Coskun’s conduct was “provocative and taunting”

Lawrence
His admiration for other mass shooters, including Pekka-Eric Auvinen, a Finnish school shooter who praised Hitler and murdered six fellow pupils, the principal and the school nurse in 2007

Tell MAMA is a Key Partner With Government on Tackling Anti-Muslim Hatred

District Judge Hina Rai
The calls, three of which were recorded, were “vile, abusive and extremely threatening” and raised the suspended sentence from eight weeks because of Harper’s “racial language”

Judge Rai
Harper, who wore a pale-blue shirt in the dock, embarked on the “clearly targeted” campaign after watching a programme on the Southport killings

World HIjab Day & Online Anti-Muslim Sentiment

You
You and others at the planned march in Newcastle would burn down every mosque in Newcastle

Recorded religious hate crimes hit record levels, Home Office reveals

Judge Graeme Smith
The couple : The seriousness of the offence means appropriate punishment can only be achieved by immediate custody
Sweden

Man jailed after threats to burn down mosques and murder worshippers

Racist Michael Mongan jailed after targeting Muslim bus driver

Judge Comfort
Mongan : Your behaviour (occurred) when there was violent disorder in other parts of the country against Muslims and other groups

How a pro-Putin account pretended to be the Leicester Square hero Abdullah

How neo-Nazis and far-right agitators abroad use Telegram to target Muslims in the UK

Survey of British Muslims After October 7th Shows A Rise in Anti-Muslim Abuse

Pig heads dumped outside two schools and youth centre in Rainham

Tell MAMA will raise Terry Eury’s suspended sentence with the Attorney General

Eury
Calling himself Adolf Hitler, arguing that the biggest motivator was his alcohol intake

Family had their window broken over pro-Palestine kite

Greatest Rise in Reported Anti-Muslim Hate Cases to Tell MAMA since Oct 7th

CCTV appeal after man and woman abused for carrying Palestinian flag at Leeds station

Disabled Muslim woman and her children abused by man in West London

Met Police investigating death threat against couple who challenged anti-Muslim & anti-Palestinian hate

Aisha
She was wearing a traditional Arabic headscarf and her headphones when the woman accosted her accusing her of supporting terror organisations and saying she doesn t belong here

Man who called bus driver a ‘terrorist’ and ‘Hamas’ found guilty of hate crime

515 anti-Muslim cases reported to Tell MAMA between Oct 7-29

Tell MAMA received 400 anti-Muslim cases between October 7 and October 24

Tell MAMA records six-fold increase in anti-Muslim cases between October 7 and October 19

Five-fold increase in anti-Muslim cases to Tell MAMA between October 7 and 16

Man filmed shouting “Islamic f****** scumbags” at a Muslim man in Rossendale

Condolences on passing of Professor Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas
Malaysia

Al-Aqsa

Who Are You Now? | Night 30 with the Qur’an

Kahane
Every Jew to be armed and popularized the slogan “Never Again

Russian, UAE presidents express concern over Middle East tensions
Istanbul

UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia
UN

Dmitry Peskov
On Monday that Russia believes it has a responsibility to assist Cuba in providing critical energy resources, as Moscow cannot stand by while its ally suffers fuel scarcity

Lazzarini led the agency as Israel sought to dismantle it through operational obstructions and the destruction of facilities

Ukraine, US to hold online meeting on peace process with Russia: Zelenskyy

ISTANBUL President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Tuesday he will attend an online meeting Wednesday with the US on the peace process with Russia, Ukrinform reported

Russia blames US, Israel for trying to stymie normalization efforts between Iran, its neighbors

Lavrov
At a meeting of the Russian Council on International Affairs in Moscow

Cosco
New bookings were open for container transport from Far East countries to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Iraq

Police
16 deaths and 10 wounded in their official count, far below the toll cited by rights groups

Aleksandar Vucic
Serbia extends gas deal with Russia for 3 months

Vucic
Ensuring access to natural gas under flexible and favorable terms remains critical for the country

Alexander Stubb
Russia can't abandon its ally Cuba in dire need of gasoline: Kremlin

Moscow

Peskov
No new waves of military mobilization are planned in Russia, adding, "Such a topic is not on the agenda

Vaez
US President Donald Trump s negotiating strategy contributed to the collapse of diplomacy with Tehran, noting that pressure-first tactics made compromise unlikely

Russia expels 2nd secretary of British Embassy on charges of intelligence activities

“Religieuze leiders belangrijk in het bestrijden van terrorisme”

Berlin
Binnen drei Jahren sollen 80 Prozent der Syrer zurück

Ce qu'il faut retenir du dernier scrutin avant la présidentielle

La Grande Mosquée de Paris annonce la date de l'Aïd el-Fitr en France

L'Arabie Saoudite annonce la date de l’Aïd el-Fitr

Fait inédit, des instances locales du culte musulman s'accordent sur la date de l'Aïd el-Fitr en France

Pourquoi l'Aïd el-Fitr devrait être annoncé pour vendredi 20 mars en France

Pourquoi privilégier les calculs astronomiques sur la vision locale en France

L'appel d'acteurs du culte musulman à définir une position pour une date commune

Trump coraz bardziej sfrustrowany wojną. Co zrobi z cieśniną Ormuz?

Włochy zakazały USA korzystania z bazy na Sycylii do celów wojennych

Trump jest słabszy od Putina, to wina demokracji. Stan negocjacji w sprawie Ukrainy [GOWORIT MOSKWA]

Iran zaatakował tankowiec należący do Kuwejtu

Świetne rozmowy z Iranem. A jak się nie dogadamy, to wszystko im zniszczymy

Trump grozi przejęciem irańskiej ropy. „Mamy wiele opcji”

Jak kulawy Kaczor Donald napadł na Iran i podpalił świat

Dyplomatyczne podchody i niemożliwe do pogodzenia stanowiska. Wojna w Iranie się nie zatrzymuje

Pentagon rozważa przekierowanie broni dla Ukrainy na Bliski Wschód

Ważny irański dowódca zabity. Odpowiadał za blokadę cieśniny Ormuz

Zmieniliśmy reżim, a Iran dał mi prezent. O co chodzi w propozycji pokojowej USA?

Viktor Orb
Orbán election win vital for Europe and fight against “German neo-imperialism”, says Kaczyński

Karol Nawrocki
Poland grants legal amnesty to citizens who joined Ukrainian armed forces

Bulgaria’s Security Agreement With Ukraine Draws Pro-Russian Backlash

Gyurov
Their joint press conference, describing Zelensky’s governance as a “moral compass”

Istanbul
Turkey detains 55, Including Fourth Largest City’s Mayor, in Fresh Crackdown

Albin Kurti
Kosovo Govt Backs Sending Troops to Join Gaza ‘Stabilisation Force’

Serbian Pro-Govt ‘NGO’ Enlists Right-Wing MAGA Groups to Observe Elections

Albulena Haxhiu
“NATO’s intervention changed the course of Kosovo’s history

Croatia
A 450-million-euro package of measures to protect households and the economy from rising prices

CGO Director Daliborka Uljarevic
Bosnia

Robert Golob
Israel-Linked Spy Scandal Hits at Slovenian Right’s Chances at Polls

Ivanovic
Her to take off her clothes, then slapped and raped her

Judge Rrahman Beqiri
The prosecution “has not proven beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant Ristic committed the criminal offence with which he is charged”

Zoran Milanovic
Croatian President’s Criticism of Israel Reflects Deep Ideological Division

Albanian MPs Adopt Resolution Declaring Iran ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’

Its forces are engaged in counterterrorism operations and accused regional leaders of undermining national security efforts

Turkey ramps up covert and overt influence operations in Washington

Erdogan advisor linked to IRGC Quds Force spent several years at World Bank in Washington

Ya
Unanswered questions remain after a series of military aviation crashes involving Turkish personnel

Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler
The aircraft’s two flight recorders had been recovered and were being examined by engineers at Turkish Aerospace Industries

Prosecutors
Jimenez-Guzel sent Mirreh $500 through Apple Cash to help fund travel

Ireland
The Middle East war cooled enthusiasm of Irish conservatives for a Trump-style politics.

Commentary criticized the overlap between Ukraine grifting and Gulf War profiteering.

Nyanath Ngundeng
They are now confused because in the past, divorce meant that the bride price had to be returned

António Guterres
UN welcomes opening of Andre crossing on Sudan-Chad border till June

SPLM moves to oust parliament speaker Jemma Nunu

James Wani Igga
Body of late Bishop Nathaniel Garang arrives in Bor

Kuol Manyang Juuk
Mourners to celebrate the bishop’s life, describing it as dedicated to service

Justice Minister Michael Makuei Lueth
The late bishop had consistently promoted unity, calling on South Sudanese to uphold that message

Anagawe
During the 54th CTSAMVM board meeting in Juba
Juba

Radio Tamazuj
The appeal prioritizes strengthening key systems needed to sustain and expand the humanitarian response

Opinion| There cannot be credible elections without inclusive dialogue

Kenya ‘aiding’ sale of gold stolen from Sudan

Meskel
Eritrea entered Tigray “at the request of the Ethiopian government
Ethiopia

Isaias
Confidants that Eritrea could not secure its Red Sea coastline independently and that a political or economic union with Ethiopia might facilitate maritime and commercial cooperation

Audu
Greater international support to secure the Lake Chad Basin
Chad

Hussein Sheikh-Ali
The Africa Report magazine for a February 17 report

Kenya, Somalia Rift Continues Over Disputed Maritime Border

Madey
The impasse has evolved into a test of sovereignty, investor confidence and regional strategic positioning

Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Senegal doubles jail terms for same-sex relations amid crackdown
Senegal

Faustin
CAR strongman Touadéra sworn in for third term on promises of security, peace

Touadéra
Ie wanted to "consolidate peace, security, reconciliation, and national unity"

Senghor
France owed the families of the tirailleurs far more than a symbolic sum

Trump says U.S. strongly considering NATO exit, Telegraph newspaper says

President Donald Trump
He was strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO after allies failed to back U

Diplomats
Adoption of such a resolution would have been unlikely, as Iran’s partners Russia and China were expected to veto it if necessary

Ferdinand Marcos
Philippines eyes 'deepening cooperation' with Iran on energy

Malaysia
Its tankers would be permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without paying any toll to Iran

Earlier this week that ongoing Israeli military operations have ​placed U

Jean-Pierre Lacroix
On Tuesday, citing the initial findings of an investigation

Rubio

Argentina designates Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US

Trump
Reporters at the White House on Tuesday, saying the exit could take place "within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three

Turkey launches 5G service with phased rollout starting April 1

It had aimed to kill a senior Hezbollah commander, but the Lebanese armed group has not confirmed or denied the assassination

Turkiye beat Kosovo to end 24-year World Cup wait

Salah
Against US move as MLS clubs eye Egypt icon end of list Back in Turkiye, people took to the streets in celebration, with many hanging out of honking cars and waving flags

Akturkoglu

US messages via Witkoff and intermediaries are not negotiations: Araghchi

‘Gerrymandering’ in India’s Assam cuts Muslim representation before vote

Uddin

Araghchi
Direct talks with Witkoff, but denied that they constituted negotiations, in an exclusive interview

Interior
Civil defence crews were “extinguishing a fire in a facility of a company as a result of the Iranian aggression”

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
He has no faith in talks with Washington

Turkiye qualifies for World Cup after 24-year wait

Lazzarini
UNRWA remains the only agency capable of delivering large-scale services in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the absence of any viable alternative to carry out its responsibilities

FIFA confirms Iran’s participation in 2026 tournament despite tensions

Gianni Infantino
The Iranian national team will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating that its matches will be held in the United States according to the official tournament schedule

Nabi
Nothing prevents Iran from taking part, adding: “We will play in the World Cup in whichever country FIFA chooses, whether it be the United States, Mexico, or Canada

Protest in Gaza against Israeli death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners

FBI
Patel's emails had been targeted, and noted necessary steps have been taken to "mitigate potential risks associated with this activity

Niger Digital Authority
Niger unveiled a new biometric ID system to boost digital sovereignty and citizen identification
Niamey

Indonesia implements new regulation banning children under 16 from digital platforms

Djibouti
Djibouti presidential candidates kick off campaign rallies ahead of election

Houngbo
ILO Director-General backs Alliance of Sahel States (AES) for Sahel job creation
Sahel

Abuja
Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff urges unified security strategy to tackle threats

Bourita
Morocco reaffirms South-South cooperation vision at OACPS Malabo Summit
Malabo

Sacked officer after rant claiming Muslims are taking over, reflecting ongoing tensions around Islamophobia in UK policing

Upheld Anjem Choudary's life sentence on appeal, court finding no grounds to overturn conviction

Reaffirmed Morocco's South-South cooperation vision at OACPS Maputo summit, positioning Morocco as bridge between Africa and international partners
Maputo, Mozambique

Dismissed Senegal's protest over AFCON trophy, declaring the case closed

Presidential candidates kicked off campaign rallies ahead of upcoming elections

Maldives
Seeks ally in Malaysia to avoid unfair punishment from Commonwealth amid diplomatic tensions

Ibrahima Wade
Stated that construction and renovation work for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games is on a very good trajectory with the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium confirmed as venue for the opening ceremony

Commander Andy Brittain
Metropolitan Police constable Brendan Jones was immediately dismissed and permanently barred from policing after a gross misconduct hearing found he made anti-Muslim discriminatory remarks while on duty, claiming Muslims were taking over London.

Alexander Roosevelt Hotordze
Ghana secured a seat on the WTO Parliamentary Conference Steering Committee for a four-year term, marking the country's first inclusion on the high-level trade governance body.
Geneva, Switzerland

Pape Thiaw
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw insisted his team remain the true African champions after CAF reversed the AFCON final result to award Morocco a 3-0 victory, saying competitions and trophies are won on the pitch.

IFC
The IFC launched a partnership with fintech company Cashi to roll out interoperable digital payments infrastructure across Africa, targeting Chad where only 10-15 percent of adults hold a bank or mobile money account.

Abdoulaye Fall
Senegalese FA President Abdoulaye Fall declared Senegal was the victim of the most grossly unfair administrative robbery in history after the Confederation of African Football stripped the country's AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco.
Senegal

Col. Mohammed Omar
Kenyan Colonel Mohammed Omar said the Medical Civic Action Program during Exercise Justified Accord reinforced military cooperation and operational readiness as Kenyan and US medical teams delivered critical healthcare to communities in Samburu County.
Samburu County, Kenya

IOM
Recorded displacement of 120 people from Abu Zabad area in West Kordofan on March 27 due to continued deterioration of security conditions
Abu Zabad, West Kordofan

IOM
Recorded displacement of 220 people from Khadra village in Bara locality, North Kordofan, on March 27 due to military clashes between SAF and Ta'asis alliance forces
Bara, North Kordofan

Andrew Lentz
The new naval vessel maintenance facility in Tanga represents a shared vision for a secure future, strengthening maritime capabilities to combat piracy, smuggling, and illegal fishing
Tanga, Tanzania

Shigemitsu Tanaka
Said the Israeli embassy in Tokyo refused to accept a letter from four atomic bomb survivor groups calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Iran war, stating they are becoming closed-minded

Rima Hassan
Canada denied entry to a French MEP of Palestinian origin hours before her scheduled flight to speak at Montreal conferences, describing it as a troubling obstruction of parliamentary work and freedom of expression
Montreal, Canada

Ayoub Khan
Published a cross-party letter demanding Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch condemn Nick Timothy's Islamophobic description of the Trafalgar Square iftar as a declaration of domination

Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu
Emphasized the need for a coordinated approach among security agencies to address Nigeria's evolving security challenges, highlighting joint operations in Kogi, Kwara and Niger states

Abdoulaye Fall
Declared Senegal was the victim of the most grossly unfair administrative robbery after the Confederation of African Football stripped the country of the Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco

Jacob Maiju Korok
Former Deputy Information Minister, South Sudan
The Murle area of Pibor has been systematically excluded from national development priorities for decades, with its struggles stemming from deliberate policy neglect rather than inherent conflict or instability.
Pibor, Greater Pibor Administrative Area, South Sudan

James Umuor Maciek (DALMAS)
A two-day peace dialogue in Wau County brought together 36 participants to address cattle-conflict and hate speech ahead of elections, but civil society warns progress could be reversed if international funding ends.
Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan

Salva Kiir
President Kiir dismissed four senior ministry undersecretaries—including those for petroleum, health, and East African Community affairs—and appointed replacements under Republican Decrees 107 and 108 of 2026, with no reason given for the dismissals.

Government of Algeria
Algeria declared three days of national mourning following the death of former president Liamine Zeroual, 84, at a military hospital in Algiers, with flags to fly at half-mast across the country.
Algiers, Algeria

Win Gatchalian
Philippine Senator Gatchalian urged the government to open direct talks with Iran over fuel supply disruptions as the Strait of Hormuz closure threatens energy security in Southeast Asia.
Manila, Philippines

A major Pak-Afghan peace jirga will be held in Peshawar on March 31 amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, bringing together leaders from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Afghan figures based in Pakistan.

Timothy Tifucro Ba-Taa-Banah
Ghana is reviewing its national framework for preventing and countering violent extremism as Sahel instability continues to threaten the coastal West African state.

Djibouti City, Djibouti
Djibouti's presidential campaign rallies officially began as the Red Sea nation prepares for its April 10 election, with incumbent President Guelleh facing challenger Mohamed Farah Samatar.

Loren Legarda
Senator Legarda plans to file a 'bayanihan' (community solidarity) bill to address the Middle East crisis impacts on Filipino overseas workers and energy supply disruptions.

William Ruto
Ruto urged ambassadors to adopt aggressive diplomacy to attract investment and back Monica Juma for a top UN role

Eleanor Sanders
UK called for advancing human rights in South Sudan at the UN Human Rights Council, amid continued displacement and violence

Herat, Afghanistan
Herat traders donated AFN 15 million to war-affected people in Iran, demonstrating cross-border solidarity amid the Iran conflict

Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Announced expansion of global network with three new international routes operating via Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Set to debate an overhaul of the digital legal framework, signaling push for comprehensive cyber and data governance reform

Uzbekistan and Tajikistan launched 10 joint projects during President Rahmon's state visit

Rabat, Morocco
Costa Rica backed Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara under kingdom sovereignty

Nigeria pursuing $900 million poultry project with China to boost egg production

Yousef Munayyer
Head of Palestine/Israel Program, Arab Center Washington DC
Said Israeli policy has shifted from security-seeking through deterrent relationships with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran to pursuing regional hegemony, enabled by US willingness to support Israeli military capabilities.

Almaz Akynbekov
Deputy Head of Revenue Department, Kyrgyzstan State Customs Service
Explained that China includes all goods sent to or through Kyrgyzstan in its trade data while Kyrgyzstan counts only imports consumed domestically, accounting for the $23 billion gap.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Bakyt Torobaev
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Water Resources
Accepted donation of 12 agricultural drones from Chinese company Quanyibao for crop protection, farmland monitoring, and artificial precipitation in Kyrgyzstan.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Olzhas Bektenov
Proposed creating an AI-based integrated platform for coordinating cargo flows across the EAEU to reduce delivery times and lower business costs.
Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Olzhas Bektenov
Called for greater focus on innovation and high-value-added production within EAEU cooperation projects, emphasizing the free movement of goods, services, capital, and labor.
Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Hikmet Hajiyev
Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan
Discussed strengthening cooperation within the Organization of Turkic States and regional security issues with Turkey's senior presidential adviser in Budapest.
Budapest, Hungary

Riley Moore
Congressman Riley Moore renewed his call for Nigeria to establish a decentralised police force to address the country's persistent insecurity challenges.

Rachmat Mulyono
The surge in oil and commodity prices has driven up the cost of ingredients and basic necessities, putting additional strain on household budgets.
Tangerang, Indonesia

Ahmed Hassan
People were listening carefully to al-Houthi's speech because it could mean more escalation; there is concern about what this might bring next.
Sanaa Old City

Anita Anand
Anand discussed trade, the situation in the Middle East, and areas for deepened cooperation including critical minerals, agriculture, and education with Indian counterpart Jaishankar on G7 sidelines.

Harsha Ram
Head of Network Business, Sify Technologies
Ram said the government is actively engaging with stakeholders to assess risks from India's dependence on subsea cables through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, warning that disruption could degrade financial transactions, e-commerce, and IT operations.
Mumbai, India

Anita Anand
Discussed trade, the situation in the Middle East, and key areas to deepen cooperation with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar at the G7 meeting.

Ralph Mathekga
Senior political analyst, Geopolitical Intelligence Services
South African perishable exports like citrus and beef may face difficulties reaching Saudi Arabia and Gulf states, while diesel price rises from April will significantly increase farming production costs.
Johannesburg, South Africa