Hundreds of Israeli passengers were stranded at King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba, Jordan, after Jordanian authorities suspended flights operated by Israel’s Arkia Airlines on Sunday. Israeli Channel 12 reported that the suspension left many travelers unable to depart. Jordan has not issued any official comment on the matter.

The disruption follows escalating regional tensions after Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Tel Aviv in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes that began on February 28. In response, Israel closed its Ben Gurion Airport. Arkia, Israel’s second-largest airline, had announced plans last week to shift most of its operations to airports in Jordan and Egypt.

However, according to the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, Jordanian authorities have blocked Arkia’s relocation plan. Israeli aviation officials said the airline may have to cancel all flights operating through Jordan. Arkia stated that part of its operations would be moved to Egypt’s Taba Airport, depending on operational capacity and necessary permissions.

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a ground operation in Iran to seize around 1,000 pounds (454 kilograms) of uranium, according to unnamed American officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. The report says such an operation could require U.S. forces to remain inside Iran for several days or longer. Trump has not yet made a final decision and is weighing the risks to American troops.

Officials quoted in the report said the president views the plan positively, as it could support his goal of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Pentagon preparations do not indicate a presidential decision. The Pentagon declined to comment, and a spokesperson for U.S. Central Command also refused to respond.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday night, Trump warned that Iran must comply with U.S. demands on nuclear weapons or risk ceasing to exist as a country. He added that Iran would have to hand over all its uranium to the United States.

A rocket attack struck the United States' former 'Victory Base' military facility located about 20 kilometers west of Baghdad, Iraq, on March 30, 2026. Loud explosions were heard across the capital, and reports confirmed that the rockets hit an Iraqi special forces A32B transport aircraft, setting it on fire. The air defense system failed to intercept the rockets. According to Al Jazeera, this marks the first attack on the Victory Base, which no longer hosts any US troops.

The incident carries symbolic significance, as the base was once considered one of Iraq’s most secure and protected areas during the height of the US military presence. The attack highlights a shift in the security landscape, with even previously fortified sites now vulnerable to strikes. Throughout the night, US aircraft were seen flying over Baghdad.

In a separate incident, a drone attack targeted the US embassy in Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdish autonomous region. Air defense systems successfully intercepted the drones, preventing damage.

The US President issued a stern warning on Sunday, stating that Iran would not survive as a nation if it continues efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, he said Iran must abandon its nuclear ambitions, surrender everything to the United States, and comply fully. He added that Iran could rebuild itself as a great country if it complies, but otherwise, it would face total destruction.

When asked about reports that Iran might impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the President said he would verify the claim. He asserted that if such a move occurred, the United States could halt it within minutes. The remarks were reported by Al Jazeera.

The warning came amid heightened tensions in the region, with related developments including alleged Iranian attacks on infrastructure in Kuwait and claims of progress in US-Iran talks through Pakistan.

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity reported that a power and desalination plant was attacked as part of what it described as Iranian aggression against the state. The ministry confirmed that one Indian worker was killed and the facility sustained significant damage. Technical and emergency teams were dispatched immediately to restore normal operations.

According to the ministry’s statement, the assault targeted the service building of the plant. Iranian state media, citing Kuwait’s ministry, also acknowledged that the plant suffered major damage. However, Iran has not issued any official comment on the incident.

Separately, Kuwait’s Defense Ministry said that 14 missiles and 12 drones were detected in its airspace on Sunday evening, with several drones striking a military camp and injuring ten soldiers. The situation prompted heightened security and emergency responses across the affected areas.

US President Donald Trump claimed that American forces have destroyed important targets across Iran. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, he described it as a major day for the US military, calling it the best and most lethal in the world. He said the forces had eliminated and destroyed long-desired objectives in Iran.

Earlier, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said the United States was engaged in both direct and indirect discussions with Iran and that the talks were progressing very well. He expressed confidence about reaching an agreement with Iran but acknowledged that there was also a possibility of failure. Trump further claimed that a change in Iran’s governing system had already taken place.

The statements came as Trump also mentioned that progress in the talks with Iran was being made through Pakistan, suggesting ongoing diplomatic efforts alongside military actions.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for destroying a US Boeing E-3 Sentry surveillance aircraft worth $700 million using a Shahed-136 drone costing about $20,000. The attack reportedly took place last Friday at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, where Iran launched a coordinated missile and drone strike. According to the IRGC, at least 12 US soldiers were injured in the incident.

In a statement released Sunday, the IRGC said its Aerospace Force carried out the joint operation in response to what it called hostile actions by US forces. The group asserted that the E-3 Sentry, part of the Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS), was completely destroyed, and nearby aircraft were also damaged. Images circulating on social media appeared to show wreckage of the aircraft at the US-operated base in Saudi Arabia, which had been deployed from Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City.

The IRGC added that the drone struck the aircraft near its tail section, hitting the sensitive AN/APY-2 radar area. The report was sourced from Press TV.

Pope Leo XIV warned that God does not respond to the prayers of warmongers during his Palm Sunday sermon on Sunday, amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. He stated that God is against war and does not accept the prayers of those who promote it. The Pope also expressed concern for Christians affected by the conflict, noting that they are unable to fully observe their religious practices.

Earlier in the week, Pope Leo XIV had called for a ceasefire in the Middle East, saying that more than one million people had already been displaced. He urged all parties involved in the conflict to engage in dialogue to resolve their differences. The Pope, the first American to hold the position, has consistently condemned war and advocated for peaceful negotiation.

Despite his repeated appeals for peace, the 70-year-old pontiff has refrained from naming or blaming any specific side in the conflict, maintaining a cautious stance on the Iran war issue.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that his country will work to bring the United States and Iran to the negotiation table. The statement came on Sunday following discussions among the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt. Sharif emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to playing a constructive role in resolving ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and said efforts would focus on encouraging dialogue between Washington and Tehran.

According to the statement, Sharif held meetings with the foreign ministers of Turkey and Egypt to discuss the escalating regional crisis. He highlighted the urgent need for joint initiatives to end conflicts that have caused loss of life, economic damage, and destruction of resources in several Muslim countries, including Iran.

The announcement reflects Pakistan’s intent to act as a mediator in regional disputes, seeking to promote stability through diplomatic engagement among key Middle Eastern and global actors.

Israel carried out an attack on a United Nations peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon’s Marjayoun district, according to UNIFIL. The strike targeted the headquarters of a UN peacekeeping contingent in the Adshit al-Qusayr area, resulting in the death of one peacekeeper and leaving another critically injured. Indonesian peacekeepers stationed at the site were reported to have been affected by the attack.

Lebanon’s state news agency confirmed the incident and reported that the wounded were airlifted to hospitals for treatment. The private broadcaster Al-Jadeed said casualties were feared following the strike. UNIFIL confirmed the death of one peacekeeper and the critical condition of another.

Separately, Lebanon’s state news agency reported that an Israeli airstrike on the southern city of Shakra killed five people. The incidents underscore escalating violence in southern Lebanon amid ongoing regional tensions.

Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported that the United States and Israel carried out an airstrike on a university in Isfahan. The attack targeted the Isfahan University of Technology around midday on Saturday. The report described the strike as “severe,” but no information was provided about casualties or damage.

The incident followed an earlier attack the same day on the Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran, which was also attributed to US and Israeli forces. The sequence of strikes marks a continuation of military actions targeting Iranian academic institutions, according to the reports cited.

No official statements or details on the extent of the damage were available at the time of reporting, and the broader implications of the attacks remain unclear.

Israel has stated that no hazardous materials were released from a factory damaged in an Iranian missile strike. The attack took place on Sunday in the Neot Hovav industrial area near Beersheba. According to Israel’s Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman, the site was thoroughly inspected and no substances posing a risk to human life were found.

Following the inspection, authorities decided to reopen nearby roads and resume operations in the area. Earlier, residents had been advised to stay indoors due to fears that dangerous chemicals might have spread after the strike.

The Times of Israel reported that eleven people were injured in the industrial zone attack, citing Al Jazeera as the source.

At least ten Kuwaiti soldiers were injured in a missile strike carried out by Iran on a Kuwaiti army camp, according to a statement issued by Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense on Sunday. The ministry said the injured soldiers are receiving medical treatment and that the attack caused damage at the site.

The statement further reported that within the past 24 hours, a total of 14 ballistic missiles and 12 drones were launched into Kuwait’s airspace. The information was cited from Al Jazeera, as reported by the outlet. No additional details about the extent of the damage or the current security situation were provided.

The incident marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, though the source did not specify any immediate response or countermeasures from Kuwait or other states.

The American University of Beirut (AUB) in Lebanon has announced a temporary shift to online classes following threats from Iran. The decision came after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned it would target Israeli and American universities in the Middle East in response to attacks on universities in Tehran and Isfahan. AUB stated that it is aware of the threats directed at American universities in the region but has not received any direct threat itself.

According to the university president’s statement, the move to online learning is a precautionary measure. The institution will conduct all classes virtually on Monday and Tuesday. The announcement follows heightened tensions after recent regional attacks and retaliatory warnings issued by Iran.

The university emphasized that the step is temporary and taken solely for safety reasons amid the current security concerns in the region.

Three journalists were killed on Saturday during an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon while on duty. On Sunday morning, hundreds of people gathered at a cemetery in a southern suburb of Beirut to attend their farewell ceremony. The victims were identified as Ali Shoeib, Fatima Faitani, and Mohammad Faitani. Ali Shoeib was a well-known reporter for Al Manar, a Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese television station.

The Israeli military, IDF, described Shoeib as a member of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force intelligence unit but provided no evidence to support the claim. The IDF did not comment on the deaths of the two journalists from the Faitani family. Fatima Faitani worked as a correspondent for Al Mayadeen channel, while her brother Mohammad Faitani was a cameraman.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the killings as an “open crime” that violated the most fundamental rules of international law, according to the report sourced from the BBC.