Amid rapidly escalating tensions in West Asia, US President Donald Trump warned that the United States would deploy warships along with allied nations to ensure the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains “open and safe.” Trump said the US would “bomb the hell out of the shoreline” and continuously target Iranian boats and ships if necessary.
The warning comes as hostilities between Iran and the US-Israel alliance intensify across the Gulf region.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched the 51st wave of strikes under its ongoing military campaign, Operation True Promise 4. According to the IRGC, the latest phase involved a barrage of both liquid-fuel and solid-fuel missiles targeting US military installations across the region.
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S Jaishankar speaks to his counterparts in UAE, Saudi Arabia
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said he held a telephonic call with the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Farhan. The two discussed the ongoing developments in the region.
In a post on X, he said, "Had a telecon last night with FM Faisal bin Farhan of Saudi Arabia. Discussed ongoing developments related to the conflict in West Asia."
https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/2033172947700158574
Jaishankar also held a call with Abdullah Bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE.
In a post on X, he said, "Spoke last night to DPM & FM Abdullah Bin Zayed of UAE. Exchanged views on various aspects of the regional situation."
https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/2033174276908703881
S Jaishankar speaks to his counterparts in UAE, Saudi Arabia
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said he held a telephonic call with the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Farhan. The two discussed the ongoing developments in the region.
In a post on X, he said, "Had a telecon last night with FM Faisal bin Farhan of Saudi Arabia. Discussed ongoing developments related to the conflict in West Asia."
https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/2033172947700158574
Jaishankar also held a call with Abdullah Bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE.
In a post on X, he said, "Spoke last night to DPM & FM Abdullah Bin Zayed of UAE. Exchanged views on various aspects of the regional situation."
https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/2033174276908703881
Iran has data showing US, Israel launching attacks on regional states: Iranian FM Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Tehran has information that the US and Israel are launching attacks from certain locations against Arab states in the West Asia region.
He made the remarks in an interview with pan-Arab news outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, parts of which were published, questioning the origin of attacks on regional Arab states that have been blamed on Iran.
Araghchi said Iran is ready to meet with regional states and form a joint committee to investigate the nature of the attacked targets, Xinhua news agency reported.
Iran's strikes only targeted US bases and interests in retaliation for attacks launched from those sites, he added.
Araghchi said the US has developed a drone similar to Iran's Shahed 136, named "LUCAS", to target locations in Arab countries. He also accused Israel of targeting Arab civilians to sabotage their relations with Iran, adding, "Iran has not targeted any civilian or residential areas in the region so far."
Amid 'death rumours', Netanyahu shares video from a coffee shop
Amid rumours of his death, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared a video shot in a coffee shop. The video comes after Israeli media reported for the second time since the start of the war that Netanyahu's fate is unclear after being targeted by the IRGC.
https://twitter.com/netanyahu/status/2033190035764232360
Amid 'death rumours', Netanyahu shares video from a coffee shop
Amid rumours of his death, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared a video shot in a coffee shop. The video comes after Israeli media reported for the second time since the start of the war that Netanyahu's fate is unclear after being targeted by the IRGC.
https://twitter.com/netanyahu/status/2033190035764232360
IDF says Iran attacks to continue for at least 3 more weeks
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday said that it will continue to launch strikes on Iran for at least three more weeks as it sees "thousands of targets ahead".
“We have thousands of targets ahead. We are ready, in coordination with our US allies, with plans through at least the Jewish holiday of Passover, about three weeks from now. And we have deeper plans for even three weeks beyond that,” IDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said.
The IDF statement is in stark contrast with what US President Donald Trump had recently claimed, that the war in Iran is "almost over", as the US forces have "practically nothing left" to target.
IDF says Iran attacks to continue for at least 3 more weeks
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday said that it will continue to launch strikes on Iran for at least three more weeks as it sees "thousands of targets ahead".
“We have thousands of targets ahead. We are ready, in coordination with our US allies, with plans through at least the Jewish holiday of Passover, about three weeks from now. And we have deeper plans for even three weeks beyond that,” IDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said.
The IDF statement is in stark contrast with what US President Donald Trump had recently claimed, that the war in Iran is "almost over", as the US forces have "practically nothing left" to target.
Israel running 'critically low' on missile interceptors, claim US media reports; Israeli FM Gideon Saar denies
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Sunday dismissed reports from a US media outlet, Semafor, claiming Israel conveyed to the US that it is running "critically low" on missile interceptors.
"The answer is no," Saar tells reporters when asked about the US media report claim. He also rejected another claim making the rounds that Israel may soon hold peace talks with Lebanon.
Six killed in UAE in Iranian strikes so far, air defences engage 4 ballistic missiles, 6 UAVs on Sunday
The Ministry of Defence, UAE, on Sunday said that its air defence systems engaged 4 ballistic missiles and 6 UAVs on 15th March 2026 coming from Iran. Since the start of Iranian retaliatory strikes, UAE air defences have engaged 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,606 UAVs.
"These attacks resulted in the death of 6 people of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationalities, and 142 minor to moderate injuries among individuals of Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, Turkish, Iraqi, Nepali, Nigerian, Omani, Jordanian, Palestinian, Ghanaian, Indonesian and Swedish nationalities," it said.
Lebanon death toll reaches 826
The humanitarian toll continues to rise as the conflict intensifies. According to Al Jazeera, Israeli military operations have killed at least 826 people in Lebanon since the joint United States-Israel campaign against Iran began on February 28.
Israel strikes Hezbollah ‘command centres’ in Beirut
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it has destroyed several command centres used by the Radwan Forces of Hezbollah during an operation in Beirut, marking a further escalation in Israeli air activity in Lebanon amid the widening regional conflict.
According to reports by Al Jazeera, the strike targeted facilities used by Hezbollah’s Radwan unit, which Israel says plays a key role in the group’s cross-border military operations. The attack in the Lebanese capital comes as Israel expands its aerial campaign against Hezbollah positions.
In a statement on Saturday, the Israeli military also confirmed it had struck several Hezbollah launch sites in the Al-Qatrani area in southern Lebanon. The IDF said the strikes form part of a broader effort to degrade Hezbollah’s operational capabilities and prevent further attacks against Israeli territory.
Huge blast reported in residential area of eastern Tehran
A huge blast was reported in the residential area of eastern Tehran after Israel Air Force launched a fresh wave of strikes targeting the infrastructure of the Iranian regime, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported.
In a post on X Press TV, the visuals from the site showed several injured people being rushed to the hospital.
Suicide drone and missile strike target US embassy in Baghdad: Iran Media
A suicide drone was used to target the radar system at the United States embassy in Baghdad, according to Press TV.
Citing "Iraqi sources," the report indicated that the mission specifically focused on the electronic detection equipment situated within the diplomatic mission's compound.
In a further escalation of the assault on the heavily fortified site, a missile strike also reportedly targeted the "helipad" at the embassy, as documented by Al Jazeera. According to "Iraqi officials," the missile successfully struck the "landing area within the compound," signifying a diversified strike against the United States mission.
Saudi air defences intercept, destroy 10 drones over Riyadh and eastern territories
The Saudi Ministry of Defence has announced the interception and destruction of 10 drones targeting the Riyadh and eastern regions, marking a significant escalation in aerial activity.
This latest statement followed an earlier announcement made an hour prior, in which the ministry confirmed it had successfully destroyed two other drones in the east of the country.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress took off for a night mission as part of Operation Epic Fury, aimed at "eliminating threats" posed by the Iranian "regime" and preventing the Persian Gulf country from rebuilding its capabilities in the future.
CENTCOM said strikes from US forces continue to be unpredictable, dynamic, and decisive.
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off for a night mission during Operation Epic Fury. Strikes from U.S. forces continue to be unpredictable, dynamic, and decisive. pic.twitter.com/LU9zogVy7C
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 15, 2026
Iranian Space Research Centre destroyed in a strike
In a US-Israel strike, the Iranian Space Research Centre was reduced to rubble, reported Al Jazeera on Sunday.
The Iranian Space Research Centre, a key scientific body responsible for advancing space technology and research in Iran, operated under the Iranian Space Agency. It focused on satellite development, space science, and aerospace engineering.
Missile barrages on southern Israel intercepted by IDF
Israeli air defences have successfully neutralised two separate waves of missiles aimed at the southern regions of the country within the last hour. According to reports from Al Jazeera, the aerial threats were intercepted before they could cause harm to populated areas.
The Israeli Home Front Command confirmed that there were no casualties resulting from these latest incidents. However, the military remains on high alert as projectile launches continue to threaten various parts of the territory.
Strait of Hormuz not closed but under Iran's control: IRGC
The Strait of Hormuz remains open and under Iranian control, a senior Iranian commander said, amid rising tensions with the United States and its allies.
Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, said in a statement that claims by the United States about destroying Iran's navy or providing safe escort for oil tankers were false, reported Tasnim news agency.
"The Strait of Hormuz has not been militarily blocked and is merely under control," the statement said.
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) today directed several missiles at the Al Kharj Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The IRGC claimed the base has served as an “origin of aggressions against the Islamic homeland.”
The Iranian military further alleged that the facility has been a critical staging ground for US fighter aircraft, including the F-35 and F-16 jets, which it says were involved in recent operations targeting Iranian territory.