Morning update
March 29, 2026
Middle East Eye
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest updates on the US-Israeli war on Iran, as tensions continue to escalate across the region: Smoke rose over Tehran on Sunday after explosions, with air defences activated and targets unclear. A reported strike on a port in Hormozgan province killed five people and damaged vessels.
Iran launched missiles towards southern Israel, triggering sirens as air defences responded. Tehran said its strikes hit Israeli targets, including a radar site and airport facilities. Syrian forces said they repelled drones launched from Iraq targeting a US base amid rising cross-border tensions. Russia warned that the situation near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant is “deteriorating” following repeated strikes. Escalating attacks across the Gulf are fuelling concerns over global supplies of fuel, fertiliser and critical medical resources.
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