Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee spokesperson, Ebrahim Rezaei, has indicated that Iran may withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). In a post on social media platform X on March 28, 2026, Rezaei stated that Iran has gained no benefit from the treaty and that it has failed to protect the country from attacks. He argued that Iran’s nuclear facilities have repeatedly been targeted despite international agreements.

Rezaei reaffirmed that Iran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons and that its policy on this issue remains unchanged. He criticized the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency for making what he called a “provocative and dangerous” remark about Iran’s nuclear program. Rezaei also pointed out that while the United States has withdrawn from 60 international organizations and treaties, any Iranian withdrawal from the NPT would likely face Western opposition.

Rezaei concluded that the time has come for Iran to leave the treaty, signaling a potential shift in Tehran’s nuclear policy direction.

Turkey has expressed its willingness to play a constructive role in ending the ongoing war in the Middle East. According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Ankara is eager to intensify diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. The ministry reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently held a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, during which he thanked Turkey for its mediation initiatives aimed at halting the conflict.

Earlier, Pakistan announced that a high-level meeting would be held in Islamabad on March 29 and 30 to discuss ways to reduce the intensity of the war. Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are expected to participate in the talks. The development highlights growing regional diplomatic engagement to contain the conflict.

Turkey faces a delicate balancing act as it navigates the crisis, sharing a long border with Iran while also being a key member of the Western military alliance NATO. This dual position underscores Ankara’s cautious approach in pursuing mediation efforts amid heightened regional tensions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has alleged that Russia provided Iran with intelligence on US and British military bases located in the Gulf region and on Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Archipelago. Speaking to journalists, Zelensky read from an intelligence report on his phone, which stated that Russian satellites had been spying on US military bases in the Middle East, the Diego Garcia base, and oil fields across the Gulf. He suggested that this intelligence was handed over to Iran to assist in potential attacks.

Addressing the ongoing war in Ukraine, Zelensky said he was working to ensure that the global energy crisis caused by the conflict does not undermine his country’s ability to continue fighting against Russia. In response to a question from the BBC, he added that Ukrainian forces currently have sufficient fuel supplies.

The report highlights growing concerns over Russia’s alleged intelligence-sharing activities and their possible implications for regional security in the Gulf and beyond.

At least 22 migrants, including 18 from Bangladesh, have died after their dinghy drifted for six days off the coast of Greece, according to the Greek Coast Guard. The vessel had departed from Tobruk port in eastern Libya on March 21, bound for Europe. A European border agency ship rescued 26 survivors, including 21 Bangladeshis, four from South Sudan, and one from Chad. Among the rescued were a woman and a child, while two injured individuals were hospitalized on the island of Crete.

Authorities identified three of the deceased Bangladeshis as residents of Sunamganj district. The Coast Guard said the deaths were likely caused by bad weather and a lack of food and water. The boat reportedly lost direction, leaving passengers stranded without supplies. The vessel was eventually located about 53 nautical miles south of Ierapetra, Crete.

Two South Sudanese men, aged 19 and 22, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the incident. The UNHCR reported that 41,696 migrants had reached Greece by sea in 2025, highlighting the ongoing risks of Mediterranean crossings.

US Vice President JD Vance has announced that the United States will soon conclude its ongoing military operation in Iran and withdraw its forces. Speaking in an interview with conservative podcaster Benny Johnson, Vance said most of the country’s military objectives have already been achieved, though some actions will continue to weaken Iran’s government in the long term.

Vance explained that President plans to extend the operation briefly to ensure stability after withdrawal, emphasizing that the goal is to render Iran’s government largely ineffective for an extended period. He acknowledged that the conflict has caused a temporary rise in fuel prices but described it as a short-term effect that will normalize soon.

The vice president reiterated that the United States does not intend to maintain a long-term presence in Iran, stating that the mission will end quickly once objectives are met.

Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the parliament’s National Security Commission, has warned that anyone attacking Kharg Island will not return alive. The statement was reported on Saturday by Iran International. Rezaei said any assault on the island would be met with a severe response, emphasizing that those who attempt such an attack would face deadly consequences.

Kharg Island is one of Iran’s key oil export hubs, controlling a major portion of the country’s energy shipments. Recent reports indicate growing tension and military alerts surrounding the island. Tehran previously claimed that intelligence suggested enemies, with the help of a regional country, were planning to seize an Iranian island, which Al Jazeera indicated was Kharg.

In response, Iran warned that any attack would trigger strikes on the critical infrastructure of the involved regional country. The Iranian parliament speaker added that Tehran is monitoring enemy movements and would launch continuous retaliatory attacks if provoked.

Israeli Army Chief of Staff Yaal Zamir has warned that the country's military faces a serious risk of internal collapse due to severe troop shortages and the strain of ongoing conflicts on multiple fronts. Speaking at a recent security cabinet meeting, Zamir said the army is under extreme pressure from battles against Iran and Hezbollah, as well as operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank.

According to a report by Yedioth Ahronoth, Zamir cautioned that reserve forces cannot sustain the current level of pressure for much longer. He criticized the government for failing to address structural issues such as the recruitment of ultra-Orthodox Jews, amendments to the reserve law, and the extension of mandatory service. Zamir emphasized that the army is already overstretched, with rising violence in the West Bank forcing additional deployments.

He further warned that without urgent legislative action, the military could soon be unable to fulfill its duties even under normal conditions, potentially leading to a severe decline in Israel’s overall military readiness.

Russia’s state nuclear agency Rosatom has warned that the situation at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is deteriorating, with recent attacks posing a direct threat to nuclear safety. The agency’s chief said on Saturday that repeated strikes in the Bushehr area are alarming and could lead to a major nuclear risk. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that this was the third attack near the facility in the past ten days.

According to the IAEA, Iran reported no damage to the operating reactor and no radiation leaks following the incidents. However, continued military activity around the nuclear site could increase the likelihood of a serious accident, potentially affecting both regional and global security.

The warnings underscore growing international concern over the safety of nuclear infrastructure in conflict zones, as repeated attacks heighten the risk of a broader crisis if containment measures fail.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is either dead or in very poor condition. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative Priority forum in Miami, Florida, Trump said Iran currently has no leader and asserted that U.S. military actions have destroyed Iran’s leadership and defense capabilities.

During his speech, Trump stated that Iran’s navy and air force have been completely destroyed, with their warplanes and communication systems eliminated. He added that the U.S. is now targeting Iran’s weapons stockpiles and missile and drone factories, aiming to dismantle the country’s defense industry entirely.

According to the report, Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed Iran’s new supreme leader after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on February 28, the first day of the Iran-U.S.-Israel war. Mojtaba was injured in the same attack and is currently receiving treatment in a Moscow hospital after traveling there on March 12 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defense reported intercepting 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched by Iran in the latest attack on Saturday. According to the ministry, all incoming projectiles were successfully neutralized. The report, carried by Al Jazeera, marks another episode in the continuing hostilities involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

Data from the UAE authorities show that since the start of the Iran–US–Israel conflict, the Gulf nation has faced a total of 398 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,872 drones. These attacks have resulted in the deaths of two military personnel, one Moroccan defense contractor, and eight civilians from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Palestine, and India. At least 178 people have been injured so far.

The latest interception underscores the UAE’s ongoing vulnerability to regional tensions and the sustained threat posed by cross-border missile and drone attacks.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stern warning to neighboring countries following recent attacks on Iran’s critical infrastructure and economic centers. In a post on social media platform X, he stated that Iran would deliver a 'terrible' response to the assaults. Pezeshkian also cautioned Middle Eastern neighbors not to allow Iran’s enemies to use their territories for military operations if they wish to ensure their own security and development.

The warning comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the joint forces of the United States and Israel. On Friday, both countries reportedly carried out strikes on several highly significant Iranian sites, including the Mobarakeh Steel Industries in Isfahan and Khuzestan provinces, as well as the Khondab heavy water production facility in Markazi province. In retaliation, Iran launched counterattacks that caused damage at Kuwait International Airport and targeted the Prince Sultan Air Base near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where several people were reported injured.

The escalation underscores the growing regional instability and the potential for further confrontation if diplomatic efforts fail to de-escalate the situation.

According to a military source cited by AFP, an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon targeted a vehicle carrying journalists, killing three Lebanese reporters. In a separate incident, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that five health workers were killed early today in another Israeli attack in the same region.

The Islamic Message Scouts Association confirmed the deaths of its five members, identifying them as Adel Atef Kaddouh, Hussein Ali Darwish, Hassan Mousa Nour Al-Din, Ali Hassan Jaha, and Ibrahim Zaher Abu Zaid. The organization stated that the victims were performing humanitarian duties when they were killed during the Israeli assault on the city of Zawtar al-Gharbiya.

The reports highlight the growing toll on civilians and aid workers amid continued Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, as cited by Al Jazeera.

According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), at least 1,464 civilians, including 217 children, have been killed in Iran during the first month of the ongoing conflict that began on February 28. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported dropping more than 12,000 bombs across Iran, including 3,600 on Tehran alone. The US Central Command stated that it has carried out strikes on over 9,000 targets throughout the country.

Many of the attacks targeted police stations, Basij militia buildings, military and police universities, IRGC residences, and suspected ammunition depots, several of which were located in densely populated areas. Residents told BBC Eye that the strikes on residential zones have heightened anger, even among those previously critical of the Iranian government. The IDF confirmed the attacks but declined further comment, while the US Department of Defense did not respond.

Iran has also launched attacks on civilian infrastructure in neighboring countries, including airports and hotels in Gulf states allied with Washington. Tehran residents expressed frustration over the lack of visible safety measures or evacuation support, as internet disruptions and unclear guidance have left many feeling unsafe and uncertain.

Iran has remained largely cut off from the global internet for the past four weeks, according to NetBlocks, an organization that monitors internet connectivity. The group described the situation as a state of 'digital darkness' resulting from the ongoing war in the Middle East. The blackout has severely restricted Iranians’ access to information and communication, effectively isolating the country from the outside world.

The report noted that this is not the first internet disruption in Iran this year. In January, authorities also shut down internet services for several weeks during anti-government protests. Iran is currently operating a two-tier internet system, where senior government officials and individuals linked to the ruling establishment have uninterrupted access, while ordinary citizens face heavy restrictions.

Most citizens are now limited to using Iran’s National Information Network, a domestic and tightly controlled system that functions separately from the global internet, further curbing open communication and access to external information.

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington expects to hold talks with Iran within the week and hopes to receive a response to a proposed 15-point agreement. The statement comes as reports emerge that at least 12 American soldiers were injured in an Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base. Trump claimed the US military campaign against Iran is progressing successfully and that the country is being “crushed.”

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US and Israel of targeting civilian infrastructure, including steel plants, a power station, and a nuclear facility, vowing retaliation. Meanwhile, Gulf states such as the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain reported intercepting Iranian drones and missiles, while explosions were heard in Tehran overnight. Israel confirmed strikes on Iran’s Arak facility, though no casualties or radiation leaks were reported.

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed with Araghchi the possibility of a diplomatic resolution to the crisis, emphasizing respect for international law and regional stability. The situation remains volatile as both military and diplomatic efforts unfold simultaneously.