The European Union’s naval mission in the Red Sea has issued its highest alert level following a ballistic missile attack launched by Yemen’s Houthi group toward southern Israel early Saturday. The mission said it is monitoring Houthi activities and their alignment with Iran amid escalating conflict involving Israel and Iran. Updated guidance has been issued for commercial vessels, instructing them to register and use maritime security channels for assistance.

According to reports, the EU mission’s primary goal is to ensure safe and unrestricted navigation through international waters. The Houthis’ missile strike marks their first direct attack on Israel from Yemen, occurring two months after the broader conflict began. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the incident but did not specify the extent of damage.

The Red Sea is one of the world’s most vital trade routes, and the EU’s high-alert declaration is expected to heighten instability in global energy and goods transportation markets.

The European Union’s maritime security agency has urged all vessels to avoid Yemeni waters due to renewed threats from Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The warning follows reports that the Houthis may resume attacks on commercial ships, particularly in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The alert intensified after the group launched missiles toward Israel on Saturday and issued fresh threats of further assaults.

According to a report from the EU naval mission ‘Aspidis,’ commercial ships linked to the United States or Israel should stay away from Yemeni waters until the threat level decreases. The report classified the risk as ‘high’ for Israel-related vessels and ‘medium’ for those without direct ties to the United States or Israel.

Analysts cited in the source noted that the Houthis have not yet fully exploited their most powerful tactic—disrupting global trade through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a key maritime chokepoint connecting the Red Sea to global trade routes. Any instability in this area could have significant repercussions for the world economy.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that it intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 42 drones launched from Iran, according to a statement reported by Al Jazeera on March 29, 2026. The UAE Ministry of Defense said on social media platform X that its air defense systems are actively countering Iranian ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones.

The ministry further stated that since the beginning of the Iranian attacks, UAE forces have intercepted a total of 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,914 drones. The ongoing assaults have resulted in the deaths of two UAE armed forces members and one Moroccan contractor working with the military. Additionally, eight foreign nationals from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Palestine, and India have also been killed.

The report highlights the continuing escalation between Iran and regional actors, with the UAE facing repeated aerial threats and maintaining active defense operations.

According to a report by The Telegraph cited by Amar Desh Online on March 29, 2026, Iran is seen to be on the path to victory in its ongoing confrontation with the Trump administration. Western intelligence agencies have long sought to weaken the Islamic Republic, but Iran’s leadership is reportedly maintaining control. The Revolutionary Guard Corps has become the dominant force in the country, and without a direct U.S. ground invasion, the regime’s collapse appears unlikely. Even leaders like Netanyahu and Trump are said to be exploring behind-the-scenes agreements rather than pursuing regime change.

The report identifies four main reasons for Iran’s perceived advantage. First, the regime’s survival itself is considered a victory. Second, Iran’s control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global oil supplies, forcing the Trump administration to negotiate. Third, Iran has turned the strait into a new source of revenue by charging fees to countries such as China and India for oil shipments. Finally, if Iran endures the conflict, it could use this income to rebuild its missile and nuclear capabilities, potentially emerging stronger in the coming years.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the start of a new phase of its military operation, involving 86 missiles and drones. According to a statement from the IRGC’s public relations department, the operation, named “Sunday Dawn,” targeted US bases located in Iraq’s Victoria, Kuwait’s Arifjan, and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base in Al Kharj.

The statement said the objective of the strikes was to damage US aerial and drone operation infrastructure and weapons stockpiles. It also claimed that the attacks extended to secret US and Israeli facilities in multiple locations, including Arad, Negev, Tel Aviv, Erbil, Bahrain—where the US Fifth Fleet is based—and Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra area.

The announcement follows earlier tensions involving Iran and US-linked military sites in the region, though the statement did not specify the scale of damage or casualties resulting from the attacks.

US military personnel are abandoning several bases across the Middle East following intensified Iranian missile and drone strikes. According to The Telegraph, American troops have relocated to nearby hotels and office spaces to avoid further attacks, raising safety concerns for both soldiers and civilians. The situation has become increasingly severe as Tehran’s assaults continue to target US and regional installations.

Open-source analyst Fabian Hinz reported that Iran has struck 104 US and allied bases, with satellite imagery delays hindering accurate damage assessments. The New York Times noted that many of the 13 US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have become nearly uninhabitable. Hinz’s analysis identified Kuwait’s Ali Al Salem base as the most heavily hit, suffering 23 attacks, while other facilities in the region sustained significant infrastructure damage.

Iranian sources claimed the use of advanced Khorramshahr-4 missiles in the strikes. A survey by the Center for Strategic and International Studies estimated US losses at around $800 million, including damage to radar and missile defense systems in Jordan and other locations.

Multiple explosions and missile alerts were reported across Israel on March 29, 2026, following successive missile attacks launched from Iran and Hezbollah. According to Al Jazeera, debris from intercepted missiles caused damage in the Haifa Bay area. Israeli media reported that Hezbollah’s rockets struck northern Israel and the Galilee region, triggering sirens in more than 100 cities.

The Israeli military confirmed that waves of ballistic missiles from Iran were detected, prompting precautionary sirens in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Ashdod, and other locations. Debris from intercepted missiles reportedly fell in Haifa, leading to material damage in the bay area, as reported by Israeli radio.

The situation highlights escalating hostilities involving Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel, with widespread alerts and localized damage across northern and central Israel.

At least 22 migrants died and 26 others were rescued after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea while traveling illegally from Libya to Greece. Among the rescued, 21 are Bangladeshi nationals, and initial reports indicate that at least 10 of the deceased were from Sunamganj. Survivors said the deaths occurred due to a lack of food and water after the boat drifted longer than expected.

During a briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam said the Bangladesh Embassy in Greece is in contact with survivors to verify their identities and current conditions. Injured individuals have been hospitalized, while others are being kept in a camp. She emphasized that proper identification is essential to facilitate the repatriation process in coordination with Greek authorities.

The minister stated that an organized international human trafficking network operating in Bangladesh and Libya was behind the incident. She directed law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute those responsible under both international and Bangladeshi law, stressing the need for long-term measures to prevent human trafficking.

The conflict in Iran has entered its second month as US-Israeli attacks continue, resulting in a rising death toll. According to Iran’s Ministry of Health, 2,076 people have been killed so far, including 216 children. The ministry’s latest update also reports that 26,500 people have been injured, among them 1,767 children.

The health sector has suffered extensive damage, with 336 health and emergency service centers across the country affected. The ministry had previously released casualty figures in stages, indicating a rapidly deteriorating situation. The report was cited by Al Jazeera.

The continuing escalation underscores the severe humanitarian impact of the ongoing strikes, with both civilian casualties and infrastructure losses mounting across Iran.

Pakistan has taken on a mediating role in efforts to reduce ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, according to a report published on March 29, 2026. Foreign ministers from the involved countries are meeting to bring both sides back to the negotiation table, a task described as highly complex. The discussions are being facilitated with the participation of four countries that maintain good relations with the United States, while Pakistan also enjoys a positive relationship with Iran.

As part of its mediation, Pakistan is relaying messages between Washington and Tehran, conveying the U.S. position to Iran and returning with Iran’s responses and demands. The foreign ministers are using their influence over both nations to encourage direct dialogue.

Some in Pakistan believe that, given past experiences with U.S.-Iran negotiations, President Donald Trump may be taking time before making decisions, during which military deployment preparations could continue.

The European Union’s naval mission in the Red Sea has issued a warning regarding commercial shipping amid reports of increased Iranian support for the Houthis. According to Al Jazeera, the EU operation, known as Operation Aspides, announced through multiple online posts that it is closely monitoring the situation and has released updated guidance for the shipping sector.

The mission urged commercial vessels to register for safe passage and to seek assistance through maritime security channels. Operation Aspides confirmed that its naval assets remain deployed in the area and are maintaining a high state of alert to ensure the safety of commercial navigation and uphold freedom of maritime movement.

The warning comes as tensions in the region rise, with the EU emphasizing its commitment to protecting international shipping routes in the Red Sea.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense announced that it intercepted ten drones over the past several hours. The ministry shared the information through social media, confirming that the attacks targeted the kingdom and were successfully countered.

According to the report, other Gulf nations, including the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, also reported being attacked overnight. A BBC correspondent based in Dubai stated that the region had faced repeated assaults within the last 24 hours, affecting several key infrastructures.

The incidents highlight a wave of coordinated drone activity across the Gulf region, though the source did not specify who was responsible or the extent of the damage.

At least five Middle Eastern countries have faced major attacks on critical infrastructure over the past 24 hours, with Iran being blamed for the assaults. The United Arab Emirates was hit hardest, as Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), one of the world’s largest aluminum producers based in Abu Dhabi, reported a severe strike on its main facility that caused extensive damage and left several workers injured.

Around the same time, Aluminium Bahrain, another leading global aluminum producer, also suffered significant damage in a separate attack. Kuwait was additionally targeted, with its international airport’s radar system heavily damaged, raising concerns about potential disruptions to air traffic.

The series of coordinated attacks has heightened fears of economic and security instability across the region, as vital industrial and transport infrastructure faces mounting risks.

Iran’s Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), one of the country’s leading academic institutions located in Tehran, was heavily damaged in airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel. The incident occurred amid ongoing regional tensions, with reports confirming extensive destruction across the university campus.

Following the attack, several videos circulated on social media showing widespread devastation. The footage depicted collapsed structures, flames, and thick smoke rising from multiple university buildings, indicating severe structural damage. The reports were sourced from Al Jazeera and Reuters, which confirmed the scale of the destruction.

The extent of casualties or further details about the attack’s timing and immediate response were not specified in the available reports.

An Israeli airstrike on Sunday caused extensive damage to the Tehran office of Qatar-based news network Al Arabi TV, according to authorities cited by Middle East Eye. The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported that at least ten people were injured in the attack.

Al Arabi TV stated on social media platform X that an Israeli missile struck its office building in the Iranian capital, forcing the channel to halt live broadcasts. Footage from the scene showed shattered glass, debris inside the building, and damaged broadcasting equipment. Streets outside were littered with rubble, and nearby buildings also bore signs of damage.

The incident adds to the ongoing regional tensions, though the report did not specify further details about the broader military context or official responses from either side.