Three journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon on March 29, 2026. The attack targeted a vehicle, killing a reporter from Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar television and two siblings, Fatima and Mohammad Touni. The incident occurred amid ongoing hostilities in southern Lebanon.

According to CNN, Al Manar reporter Ali Shuaib was among the dead. The Israeli military claimed Shuaib was acting as a terrorist under the guise of journalism and was revealing Israeli troop positions. In contrast, Al Manar described him as a “symbol of resistance journalism.” Iran-backed Al Mayadeen television confirmed the deaths of the Touni siblings and released a video showing their father expressing pride in his children despite his grief. Lebanon’s presidential office condemned the strike as a “clear crime.”

Israel’s statement did not mention the other two journalists. The incident has drawn condemnation from Iran, as reported separately, and may heighten tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

A new drone attack struck Kuwait International Airport, igniting a fuel tank and causing significant damage to key infrastructure. The incident occurred on Saturday, when multiple drones targeted the airport, leading to a fire that took several hours to control. Authorities confirmed that no casualties were reported, but the airport’s radar system suffered major damage.

According to Kuwait’s army, firefighters worked for hours to bring the blaze under control. Shortly after the fire was contained, sirens were sounded again to warn of a possible new attack. The repeated drone strikes have raised concerns about the security of critical facilities in the country.

The report, citing CNN, did not specify who was behind the attack or the extent of disruption to airport operations.

Several Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, have imposed strict restrictions on posting videos of Iranian missile and drone attacks that have targeted U.S. military bases and other sites in the region. Hundreds of people have reportedly been arrested since the conflict began, many for sharing footage or images of the explosions. Authorities in some states have accused individuals of glorifying the attacks or spreading content deemed threatening to national security.

Sultan Al-Amer, a fellow at the Washington-based Middle East Policy Council, said the crackdown serves multiple purposes. He noted that Iranian intelligence could use such videos to identify air defense systems and improve strike accuracy, while Gulf governments aim to protect the image of their cities as secure and prosperous. The UAE, in particular, has long promoted itself as a safe destination for investors and tourists.

UAE media chief Abdullah Al-Hamed warned that a single image could spread panic or misinformation. The report also noted that the U.S. government has exerted pressure on its own media since the start of the Iran-related military operations.

Russia has sent a shipment of drones, including advanced models, to Iran to help counter potential joint attacks by the United States and Israel, according to US and European officials cited by the Associated Press this week. The drones were originally supplied by Tehran to Moscow after the start of the Ukraine war. The transfer marks a reversal in the flow of military technology between the two countries.

Following the February 28 US-Israeli strikes, Iran has carried out continuous drone attacks on Israel, its Gulf neighbors, and US bases across the Middle East for over a month. Although Iran possesses its own Shahed drones, Russia reportedly improved their design during the Ukraine conflict, adding enhanced navigation capabilities.

Officials said Russian and Iranian representatives held “very active” discussions this month about the drone transfer. However, it remains unclear whether the shipment is a one-time delivery or part of a larger series. The number of drones sent and the strategic significance of the transfer have not been disclosed, and Moscow’s motive for providing Tehran with advanced drones remains uncertain.

An opinion piece by Joseph Massad argues that Gulf Arab states hosting U.S. military bases are facing greater danger rather than protection. The article claims that the United States prioritizes Israel’s security over that of Arab nations and uses regional tensions to intensify hostility toward Iran. It alleges that American and Israeli aggression in Iran, supported by U.S. defense and energy corporations, has drawn Arab countries into a conflict that primarily serves Western strategic and economic interests.

The report highlights that only Oman condemned the U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran as a violation of international law, while most Arab governments remained silent. Iran’s retaliatory strikes have targeted U.S. bases in several Arab states, which the author says have surrendered parts of their sovereignty by allowing foreign military presence. The piece also notes that Arab leaders’ alignment with Washington and Tel Aviv has left their nations vulnerable to attacks and internal instability.

According to the article, Russia’s foreign minister told Arab diplomats that their alliance with the U.S. and Israel is the real source of their insecurity, warning that continued dependence on Western powers will deepen regional losses.

Multiple Iranian cities were struck in recent hours by airstrikes from the United States and Israel, according to Iranian media reports. One of the attacks targeted a water supply facility in Haftkel, Khuzestan province, which contained a 10,000-cubic-meter reservoir. Israeli and American warplanes also reportedly hit two universities on Saturday night, causing damage in several areas including Tabriz, Shiraz, and Hormozgan.

Iran’s state news agency IRNA quoted Deputy Governor Valiollah Hayati as confirming the strike on the critical water facility. Al Jazeera’s Tehran correspondent Mohammad Val said Iran typically responds to such attacks with counterstrikes across the region, warning that the situation remains highly dangerous for civilians.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a strong statement threatening retaliatory attacks on US-linked universities across the region. The full extent of the damage in Tehran and other cities remains unclear as reports continue to emerge.

Iran has claimed responsibility for a drone strike in Dubai that allegedly destroyed a Ukrainian anti-drone weapons depot. According to a spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Command, the attack targeted a secret U.S. military site in Dubai where Ukrainian drone defense systems were reportedly stored. The spokesperson said 21 Ukrainian drone specialists were present during the strike and are feared dead.

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry rejected the Iranian claim, calling it false. Ministry spokesperson Georgiy Tikhiy stated that Iran frequently spreads misinformation and compared its actions to those of Russia. The Iranian statement was first reported by Tasnim News Agency.

The incident adds to growing tensions involving Iran, Ukraine, and the United States, though no independent confirmation of the alleged strike or casualties has been reported in the source.

The Pentagon is preparing for several weeks of ground operations in Iran, according to a Washington Post report citing US officials. As part of the preparations, thousands of US Navy and Marine troops have arrived in the Middle East. The USS Tripoli has reached its designated area of responsibility, the US Central Command confirmed. However, it remains uncertain whether President Donald Trump will approve the deployment of ground forces, and the exact locations of troop positions have not been disclosed.

The report indicates that the planned operations would not constitute a full-scale invasion but rather a series of coordinated missions involving special operations units and conventional infantry forces. More than 4,000 US Marines are believed to be aboard ships heading toward the Gulf, and discussions are ongoing about sending additional troops.

The White House and Pentagon have not commented on the matter despite inquiries from the BBC, leaving the timeline and scope of the potential operations unclear.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a second round of attacks on Israeli territory. According to Yahya Sari, spokesperson for the group’s military wing, the strikes targeted southern Israel on Saturday using cruise missiles and drones. He said several key military installations were hit during the operation.

The Israeli military confirmed detecting a missile launched from Yemen toward its territory and stated that air defense systems were active in response. This marks the first official acknowledgment of an attack from Yemen since the conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel entered its second month. The Houthis later said they had fired ballistic missiles at Israeli military sites in the occupied West Bank, describing the action as retaliation for Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Iran, and Palestine.

Sari warned that if other parties join the war against Iran and its allies, the Houthis are prepared to expand their military operations.

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Saturday that Iran has agreed to allow 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, with two ships scheduled to cross daily. Dar described the move as a “harbinger of peace” and a “welcome and constructive gesture,” suggesting it could help stabilize a region strained by conflict and energy shortages. His announcement, addressed to senior U.S. and Iranian officials, underscored Islamabad’s broader diplomatic role in efforts to end the ongoing war.

The Strait of Hormuz has been largely closed since coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, sparking a conflict that has severely disrupted global trade. With about 2,000 vessels stranded and oil prices surging above $100 a barrel, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps has imposed strict passage controls, requiring ships to pay for escorted transit. Iran’s parliament is now considering legalizing these tolls as a revenue source.

The deal follows a week of intense Pakistani diplomacy, including talks between Pakistan’s army chief and U.S. President Donald Trump. Islamabad has offered to host peace talks if all parties agree.

Malaysia has been detaining Israeli passport holders in increasing numbers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, according to a report published on March 28 by Wynet Global. In recent months, at least eight Israelis have been held, some while attempting to enter Malaysia and others while using the country as a transit point to other Asian destinations. The two nations do not maintain formal diplomatic relations.

One incident involved four young Israelis detained during a transit stop on their way from Thailand to the Philippines. Two of them said they had consulted a chatbot about the safety of transiting through Kuala Lumpur and received a positive response before deciding to travel. In another case, two Israeli men traveling from Cambodia to the Philippines were detained and later sent back to Cambodia after two days.

The report noted that detentions usually last 24 to 48 hours but can extend when other countries refuse entry to deported Israelis. The Israeli embassy in Singapore has intervened in several cases, and Ambassador Eliyahu Vered Hazan urged citizens to avoid travel or transit through Malaysia due to growing risks and complications.

At least seven people were killed in an Israeli attack on the southern Lebanese city of Al-Haniyah, according to the Health Emergency Operations Center under Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. The agency reported that among the dead were six Syrians, including one child.

In a separate incident, two police officers were killed in Iraq’s Mosul city following a U.S.-Israeli strike on a police facility, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said in a statement cited by Al Jazeera. The ministry confirmed that the attack directly targeted an Iraqi police installation.

The incidents come amid heightened regional tensions, with both Lebanon and Iraq reporting casualties from strikes linked to Israel and its allies.

At least 22 migrants died in the Mediterranean Sea while attempting to travel from Libya to Greece, according to reports received on Saturday night. Twenty-six others were rescued from the same boat, including 21 Bangladeshis. Families of the missing said the deaths were not caused by a boat sinking but by starvation and thirst after the vessel suffered mechanical failure and drifted for nearly a week.

Relatives from Sunamganj district in Bangladesh confirmed that among the dead were ten people from the area, including residents of Dirai, Doarabazar, and Jagannathpur upazilas. Survivors reported that many bodies were thrown into the sea. The rescued group included 21 Bangladeshis, four from South Sudan, and one from Chad. Two of the survivors were hospitalized in Heraklion, Crete, in critical condition.

The incident highlights the continuing peril faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean, with mechanical failures and lack of food and water proving deadly for many aboard.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its forces identified and defused 120 cluster bombs in the southern province of Fars. According to a report by Al Jazeera citing Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency, the explosives were allegedly dropped during recent attacks carried out by the United States and Israel in and around the village of Kafri.

An IRGC public relations deputy in Fars province stated that security forces conducted an operation to locate and neutralize the dangerous explosives. The report did not provide further details on the timing of the attacks or any casualties.

The claim underscores ongoing regional tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, though independent verification of the incident was not mentioned in the report.

Israel has issued a warning to residents of more than 50 towns and villages in Lebanon, urging them to evacuate immediately. According to Israeli authorities, people living in the identified areas must move at least one thousand meters away to open spaces for their safety.

The warning message stated that anyone remaining near Hezbollah members, their facilities, or military sites would be putting their lives at risk. The directive comes amid heightened tensions in the region, though the source does not specify the exact cause or timing of the warning.

No further details were provided about how the evacuation order would be enforced or whether Lebanese authorities had responded to the Israeli announcement.