LIVE Updates | US-Israel-Iran War: ‘Strait of Hormuz closed,’ Iran warns of ‘harsh response’ against any transit

Military strain, nuclear safety concerns and shifting US timelines mark a critical phase in the Iran conflict, as global powers weigh next steps and tensions continue to widen.

LIVE Updates | US-Israel-Iran War: ‘Strait of Hormuz closed,’ Iran warns of ‘harsh response’ against any transit

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As the conflict triggered by the February 28 US-Israel strikes on Iran entered its 28th day on March 27, pressure built across multiple fronts, with Israel’s military chief warning of internal strain, Washington extending its pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, and the UN nuclear watchdog raising concern over reported attacks near Iran’s Bushehr plant.

The day also saw fresh claims of Iranian strikes on Haifa and US-linked targets in the Gulf, confirmation from Israel and CENTCOM on the killing of IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri, renewed diplomatic messaging through intermediaries, and growing international focus on the Strait of Hormuz as a military and energy flashpoint.

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Live updates: Iran-Israel-US conflict | 27 March 2026

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