Iran vs US-Israel War News Live Updates: Netanyahu orders expansion of invasion of southern Lebanon; UNIFIL peacekeeper killed
US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Smoke rises from Israeli artillery shells on Qlaileh village, as it’s seen from Tyre city. (AP Photo)
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt discussed “possible ways to bring an early and permanent end to the war” Sunday, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said. ” We are happy that US and Iran are confident in us to facilitate peace talks,” he added. The four nations held joint talks in Islamabad to seek a de-escalation in the West Asia war. In a recorded statement, Dar said all sides had expressed confidence in Pakistan’s facilitation and that China “fully supports” the initiative to host potential US-Iran talks in Islamabad.
An industrial site in Israel’s Negev desert, which is located in the southern region of the country, was up in flames after Iran’s fresh strike on Israel on March 29. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze wherein no casulties have been reported, said Israel’s national emergency service, Magen David Adom.
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Houthis join the war: For the first time since war began, Iran-backed Yemini Houthis confirmed they launched an attack on Israel. A ballistic missile was launched toward southern Israel on Saturday morning, setting off sirens in Beersheba and nearby areas, according to The Times of Israel. In a statement, the Houthis claimed responsibility, saying they had targeted “sensitive Israeli military sites” with a barrage of ballistic missiles.
US President Donald Trump said he was “very disappointed” with NATO’s response to the Iran war, as tensions in the Middle East intensified and global concerns mounted over energy security and regional stability, according to Reuters.
TEHRAN ✕ NATANZ ✕ ISFAHAN ✕ FORDOW ✕ ISRAEL US NAVY B-2 ROUTE IRAN DAY 1 FEB 28 STRIKES LAUNCHED~900 in 12 hrs
Israeli strike paths
US strike paths
~900Strikes · Day 1
3Nuclear sites hit
170+Civilians killed
2US bomber types
At 06:35 UTC on Feb 28, US and Israeli forces launched nearly 900 strikes in 12 hours. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in a decapitation strike on his Tehran compound. Nuclear sites at Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan were targeted. Iran immediately fired hundreds of missiles and drones back across the region.
IRAN DUBAI AIRPORT ✕ Flights halted HEZBOLLAH Opens front Mar 2 RAF AKROTIRI ⚠ BAKU ⚠ FALSE FLAG? GULF STATES HIT NEW SUPREME LEADER MOJTABA KHAMENEI DAYS 2–8MAR 1–8
555+Killed in Iran by Mar 1
9Countries targeted
✕Dubai airport halted
Mar 8New Supreme Leader
Iran fired hundreds of drones and missiles across the Gulf, hitting Dubai International Airport and targeting US embassies and bases in 9 countries. Hezbollah broke its 2024 ceasefire, striking Israel from Lebanon. A Hezbollah drone struck RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. On March 8, the Assembly of Experts named Mojtaba Khamenei — son of the slain leader — as Iran’s new Supreme Leader.
HORMUZ BLOCKADED US REFUELLING PLANE ✕ Iraq crash · 6 killed LARIJANI KILLED ✕ Mar 17 · Naval chief too LEBANON 1M+ DISPLACED AWS DATA CENTRE ✕ IRAN INTERNET BLACKOUT · DAY 14+ DAYS 9–20MAR 9–20
6US crew killed · Iraq
1M+Displaced · Lebanon
20%World oil · Blocked
336+Hours · Blackout
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — through which 20% of global oil flows — tightened. Ali Larijani, Iran’s de facto post-Khamenei leader, was killed. Iran’s top naval commander was also struck down. A US refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew. Israel pushed deeper into Lebanon, displacing over one million civilians.
HOUTHIS Yemen · Enter war Mar 28 ISRAEL Sirens: Beersheba PRINCE SULTAN BASE ✕ 15 US soldiers injured USS TRIPOLI 3,500 Marines PAKISTAN Mediator DAY 30 · CEASEFIRE ZERO AGREED DAYS 21–30MAR 21–29
NEWYemen front · Mar 28
2,000Ships stranded
3,500US Marines arrive
696+Hrs · Internet blackout
The Houthis entered the war on March 28, firing ballistic missiles at Israel from Yemen — opening a third front. An Iranian strike damaged Prince Sultan Air Base, injuring 15 US soldiers. USS Tripoli arrived carrying 3,500 Marines. Pakistan brokered safe passage for 20 ships through the blockaded Hormuz Strait. As of Day 30, no ceasefire has been agreed.
Sources: Al Jazeera · CNN · Britannica · UK Parliament Library · CENTCOM · WHO · NetBlocks · March 29, 2026. All geographic representations are approximate.
Meanwhile, tech billionaire Elon Musk reportedly joined a call between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the crisis, an unusual move during a wartime situation.
- Rubio says no need for ground troops: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington could achieve its objectives without deploying forces on the ground. “We can achieve our war goals without any ground troops,” Rubio said, adding that the conflict could end in “weeks, not months”.
- Witkoff signals possible talks with Iran: President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said the US was hopeful of holding talks with Iran soon. “We are hopeful of having meetings with Iran this week,” Witkoff said, adding that Washington “expects” a response to a proposed 15-point deal.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, steel factories, and power plants, stating that these attacks contradict Donald Trump’s 10-day pause on targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure. Trump had announced the pause, claiming talks were “going very well,” but Iran denies seeking any pause and rules out negotiations. However, Araghchi warned that Tehran would impose a “heavy price” after Israeli strikes targeted what he described as civilian nuclear sites, steel factories and infrastructure.
5 key developments
- Iran’s parliament speaker accused the US of “secretly planning a ground invasion” while talking of negotiations.
- Explosions were heard in Tehran amid heavy bombardment, according to state-affiliated media. Iran’s IRGC threatened to hit US and Israeli university campuses in retaliation for strikes on Iranian educational institutions.
- An industrial site in Israel’s Negev desert was up in flames after Iran’s strike on Israel.
- Pakistan said foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were participating in the talks in Islamabad.
- Iran-backed Yemini Houthis confirmed they launched an attack on Israel. A ballistic missile was launched toward southern Israel on Saturday morning, setting off sirens in Beersheba and nearby areas.
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