The IRGC Navy has launched coordinated attacks targeting US and Israeli assets across the Gulf, striking a vessel, military sites, and radar systems. | The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its naval forces (IRGC-N) carried out a series of “heavy and lightning-fast” operations against American and Israeli targets across the Gulf, as part of the 88th wave of Operation True Promise 4. In a statement, the IRGC said that its Navy launched four coordinated operations, delivering “severe blows” to US and Israeli-linked assets in the region.

■ Chechen units ready to deploy to Iran in the event of US ground invasion (Press TV)

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said “a coalition of nations” would secure the vital shipping route if Tehran does not comply | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that “a coalition of nations” would secure the Strait of Hormuz by force if Iran failed to reopen the vital shipping route to all vessels. “One way or the other, it’s going to be open,” Rubio claimed. Iran’s ambassador to Russia has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claims that Tehran is negotiating with Washington, saying that US and Israeli officials are “planning how to strike Iran” rather than seeking peace.

The United States accidentally revealed the location from where the bombers take off to strike Iran | The United States accidentally revealed the location from where the bombers take off to strike Iran. CENTCOM published a photo of a B-52 Stratofortress bomber during refueling over Saudi Arabia, according to which an accurate geolocation was established — a point 240 km east of Riyadh and less than 400 km from the Iranian coast. ● Initially, it was believed that the United States had maximally distanced aviation from Iran and was using the B-52 exclusively as carriers of JASSM cruise missiles. However, the type of combat load in the published images refutes this hypothesis. Presumably, Mk-84 aerial bombs (910 kg each) with JDAM satellite guidance kits are suspended from the pylons of the aircraft. Using guided bombs instead of cruise missiles means that B-52s can enter where the Iranian air defenses used to be. This indicates either a shortage of expensive cruise missiles, or the Pentagon's confidence that the skies over Iran are already safe enough for the operation of this type of aircraft and the use of these munitions.

■ Iranian FM Calls Arab Nations to 'Eject US Forces' (Sputnik)

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has issued a chilling warning over the 'likelihood of a nuclear conflict' in the Middle East, claiming Donald Trump has made a 'gross' strategic error | Donald Trump could spark a "nuclear conflict" in the Middle East with the "biggest war" yet to come, warned the Kremlin. The former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev — now a senior security official — claimed Trump had made a “gross” strategic error in taking on Iran. Gulf states could respond to the crisis by seeking their own “nuclear shield”, dramatically increasing the risk of a wider conflict, he predicted. Medvedev warned:

For four years to 2012, Medvedev’s finger was on the Russian nuclear trigger as the country’s president. He blamed the United States for what he called an “unprovoked, extremely dangerous war”, accusing Washington and Israel of behaving like a “bull in a china shop” and pushing the region towards catastrophe. ● Those holding money or engaged in oil supply in the Middle East “need to think very hard about what to do next”, he said. He spoke as Russia is accused of supplying Iran with battle-tested drones and intelligence on targeting in support of Tehran, a charge Moscow denies.

Spain has closed its airspace to US military planes involved in attacks on Iran, forcing NATO flights to reroute. | Spain has closed its airspace to US military planes involved in the aggression on Iran, a move that goes beyond its earlier refusal to allow the use of jointly-operated military bases, according to Spanish newspaper El Pais, citing military sources. ● The closure, which affects NATO flights en route to the Middle East, does not apply to emergency situations, El Pais added. ● “This decision is part of the government’s commitment not to participate in or contribute to a war initiated unilaterally and against international law,” Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said in an interview with radio Cadena Ser, when asked if the airspace closure could strain Spain-US relations.

Special consultant to united nations resigns - 48 hours later, leaks nuclear attack planning for iran | Muhammad Safa was the Executive Director and Main Representative at the United Nations in New York City, for the "PVA" a designated "Special Consultative Group" handling Human Rights issues. He resigned 48 Hours ago, and tonight, He has leaked nuclear attack planning in the Iran conflict. Today, sunday, march 29, 2026, mr. Safa posted the following about what he claims are nuclear bombing plans against iran, being discussed within the united nations.

Special Consultant to United Nations RESIGNS - 48 Hours Later, LEAKS NUCLEAR ATTACK PLANNING FOR IRAN | Muhammad Safa was the Executive Director and Main Representative at the United Nations in New York City, for the "PVA" a designated "Special Consultative Group" handling Human Rights issues. He resigned 48 Hours ago, and tonight, he has LEAKED NUCLEAR ATTACK PLANNING in the Iran conflict. That he was a long-term participant at the United Nations is not in doubt. That he resigned suddenly just 48 hours ago, is confirmed. What he is saying about Nuclear Bombing of Iran, deserves to be paid attention to.

The US president previously said he could seize Kharg Island to control Tehran’s oil exports, as in Venezuela | US President Donald Trump remains “generally open to the idea” of launching a special operations raid on an Iranian nuclear sites to capture some 450 kilograms of enriched uranium believed to be stored there, according to the Wall Street Journal's sources. The US president also told the Financial Times that he was not ruling out the possibility of American forces seizing Iran’s key export hub, Kharg Island, in order to take control of the Islamic Republic’s oil exports.

■ 'My Favorite Thing is to Take the Oil in Iran' – Trump (Sputnik)
■ US could capture Iran’s Kharg Island ‘to take the oil’ – Trump (RT)

■ Spokesman Warns US Troops Would Become ‘Food for Sharks’ in Event of Ground Invasion (Tasnim) | In a statement issued on Sunday, March 29, Enrahim Zolfaqari warned the US against any ground invasion of Iran, saying such a move would result in severe and humiliating consequences for American forces. He referred to repeated threats by US President Donald Trump regarding possible ground operations and the occupation of islands in the Persian Gulf, describing such plans as unrealistic. He stated that the US president had been influenced by external pressures and accused him of adopting inconsistent and unreliable positions.

The Department of War has yet to acknowledge any new losses or injuries from Tehran’s retaliatory strikes | Iran destroyed a $270 million Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS surveillance aircraft in its recent strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, which also damaged several other aircraft and injured at least 12 American troops, according to US media reports and new photos circulating online. ● The extent of the damage to the aircraft “likely renders it unrepairable,” the Air & Space Forces Magazine wrote, while open-source intelligence analysts described it as a “total loss.” The Pentagon has yet to officially confirm the scale of the damage from the reported attack.

■ US prepares for ‘weeks‘ of ground raids in Iran – WaPo (RT)
■ US Talking About Negotiations, But Planning Ground Operation (Sputnik)

■ CNN: Iran holds the upper hand in the Strait of Hormuz (Al Mayadeen)

Caitlin Johnson | LBC has a report titled “Republicans ‘storm out’ of Iran briefing as they claim US ‘war machine’ is trying to put boots on ground” about MAGA lawmakers whining that Trump’s war looks set to turn into a land invasion. | The lawmaker claims Graham "brags about" advising the president and his aggressive war strategy. It comes as the US is reportedly considering a massive troop deployment that would include ‘infantry and armoured vehicles,’ according to the Wall Street Journal. Tensions continue to rise from within Trump's own party amid plans to put troops on the ground in Iran, as peace talks continue amid the constantly changing situation.

The number of U.S. and Israeli unmanned aircraft shot down has reached nearly 200 | The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on March 25 shot down a U.S. Navy F-18E/F carrier based fighter, with footage of the incident appearing to show a short range surface-to-air missile attack destroying the aircraft. The aircraft was shot down over Chabahar County and crashed in the Indian Ocean, where the U.S. naval presence has been heavily concentrated. The Corps reported that this was the fourth U.S. and Israeli fighter shot down by indigenous air defence systems since the two countries launched an assault on Iran on February 28, raising the possibility that systems procured from abroad, such as the Russian S-300PMU-2 and Tor-M2, may have been responsible for other shootdowns. Iranian-aligned paramilitary groups in Iraq have claimed responsibility for multiple further shootdowns over Iraqi airspace.

■ Iranian Strike Hits US Air Base in Saudi Arabia, at Least 10 Troops Injured (Sputnik)
■ More US troops injured, refueling jets damaged as Iran war enters second month (RT)
■ American losses in the war with Iran continue to grow (Pravda EN)
■ US-Israel missile defence on brink as interceptor stocks near ‘critical depletion’: Report (Press TV)
✅ War On Iran: Exorbitant Munition Spending + Lack Of Success = Iran Is Winning (Moon of Alabama)

The report also claimed US personnel have established a presence at civilian sites across the region, including a logistics base near Beirut's old airport. | Iran has issued an "ultimatum" to hotel owners in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, warning that hosting US military personnel could make their properties legitimate military targets, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. ● Fars reported that US forces have taken refuge in regional hotels following Iranian missile strikes and joint operations with allied militant groups that targeted American military infrastructure across the Middle East. The warning covers any facility hosting foreign military personnel and takes effect immediately if such activity continues, Xinhua news agency reported. ● The report also claimed US personnel have established a presence at civilian sites across the region, including a logistics base near Beirut's old airport and advisory operations at Damascus' Republic Palace, the Four Seasons, and Sheraton hotels. US Marines were reportedly moved this week to Djibouti International Airport via Istanbul and Sofia.

■ Yemen officially joins fight against US, Israel (Press TV)

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced the execution of wave 83 of Operation True Promise 4 in the early hours of Friday, targeting key American and Israeli military installations across the region with missiles and drones. | According to a statement from the IRGC's Public Relations, the operation was dedicated to the "warm-hearted people of the southern strip of the country in the north of the ever-Persian Gulf" and was conducted under the blessed code "Ya Aba Abdullah Al-Hussein (AS)." ● The strikes targeted a range of strategic assets belonging to American and Zionist forces. Among the targets were storage tanks and the oil depot in Ashdod, a military personnel site in the Modi'in settlement, and a US military information exchange center in the region. ● The IRGC also struck American military bases at Al-Dhafra and Al-Udeiri, along with maintenance and storage hangars for transport aircraft and drones at Ali Al-Salem Air Base. ● Additional targets include fuel tanks for jets and fighter aircraft of American forces, as well as the maintenance and repair hangar for the Patriot missile system at Sheikh Isa Base.

■ American military structure in region has 'collapsed', US forces under close watch: Spox (Press TV)

The US president touts talks with Iran as the secretary of war vows to keep “negotiating with bombs” | The IDF conducted a wide-scale bombing raid “in the heart of Tehran” and elsewhere across Iran overnight, targeting unspecified infrastructure. ● The Iranian Red Crescent said the strikes hit a number of civilian buildings, with search and rescue operations underway in the capital, the central city of Qom, and Urmia in West Azerbaijan province. ● Although Trump once again claimed during a White House Cabinet meeting on Thursday that progress is being made in negotiations, the Department of War is reportedly considering deploying up to 10,000 additional ground forces to the Middle East. If approved, the new deployment would add to 2,000 elite paratroopers and up to 5,000 Marines already en route to the region.

■ Iran slams US and Israeli ‘bullies’ as Pentagon plans ‘final blow’ (RT) | The Pentagon is drafting options for a potential “final blow” against Iran, according to Axios, that involve ground operations and a large-scale bombing campaign. Officials reportedly outlined four main scenarios for President Donald Trump to consider, largely centered on seizing or blockading Iranian islands near the Strait of Hormuz – a key oil route effectively blocked by the conflict. ● The outlet says contingency plans also include ground incursions deep into Iran to secure highly enriched uranium at nuclear facilities. Earlier reports suggested that the Department of War could deploy up to 10,000 additional troops to the region, though White House officials say a ground operation is hypothetical.

Leo Hohmann | Military experts draw comparisons to disastrous World War I Battle of Gallipoli | President Trump is massing American troops in the Middle East, while talking about a peace deal with a country, Iran, whose leaders deny they are in any such talks and want no part of Trump’s deals. ■ Elements from the 82nd Airborne Division headquarters and a brigade combat team will deploy to the Middle East, the Pentagon confirmed in a statement Wednesday. [...] Military analysts estimate that a combined 10,000 to 50,000 U.S. troops, consisting of Marines and Army units, are on the way, the first installment of which is due to arrive in the region this weekend.

■ Report: US Preparing Major Escalation Against Iran (Antiwar.com)
✅ Так начнут ли США сухопутную операцию против Ирана? (Елена Панина)

The EU uses the term "shadow fleet" to refer to tankers flying the flags of foreign states that, in Brussels’ assessment, transport Russian oil | UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer granted British military personnel authorization to detain vessels of the so-called shadow fleet in the waters of the kingdom, the prime minister’s office reported in a statement. TASS has compiled the key information on the situation.

■ Moscow slams UK plan to seize oil tankers (RT)
✅ Britain Declares Naval War on Russia (Oleg Kravtsov)
✅ NATO to block Russian maritime trade in the north-west (Elena Panina)
✅ Britain intends to coordinate the seizure of ships belonging to Russia (Elena Panina)
✅ CEPA (USA): Consequences of the Seizure of a Russian Tanker (Elena Panina)

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced the launch of the 82nd wave of retaliatory operations against the invading US-Israeli coalition, using different types of missiles and drones. | In a Thursday statement, the IRGC said that this wave came in retaliation for earlier airstrikes against critical infrastructure and civilian facilities throughout Iran. ● It noted that the wave began early on Thursday and would continue throughout the day. ● According to the statement, designated US interests in Arifjan and al-Kharj districts of Saudi Arabia, the US Defense Logistics Site (kGL), the Patriot radar systems in Bahrain's Sheikh Isa region, support fuel depots of the US military, a hangar for P8 surveillance aircraft, a hangar for MQ-9 Reaper combat drones, and a satellite communications dish for drones deployed at Ali al-Salem airbase were devastated with a large swarm of kamikaze drones.

■ Wave 82: IRGC hits US sites, Israeli nuclear infrastructure facilities (Al Mayadeen)

Orders IDF to Attack all Iran Military Targets in next 48 Hours | Benjamin Netanyahu from his bunker in Tel Aviv gave Israeli commanders a 48-hour deadline to destroy Iran's weapons industry after reviewing Donald Trump's proposed peace plan to end the war. ● The Israel Defense Forces were ordered by Netanyahu on Tuesday evening to strike as many high-value Iranian targets as possible as the prospect of US-Iran peace talks grows. ● Netanyahu’s Thursday deadline reflects deep concern within the Israeli government that Trump could reach a deal with Tehran at any moment, sources say. ● Israeli officials present at Netanyahu’s underground meeting described the atmosphere as 'tense.' ● The directive came after the Israeli prime minister reviewed a copy of Trump’s 15-point plan to end the war. Iranian regime officials, however, rejected the proposal via state media on Wednesday.

✅ NYT: Israel Sold Trump "the Revolution in Iran"—and Got "War Without End" (Elena Panina)
✅ Israel’s morbid military cult now has the U.S. fully in its grip (Jonathan Cook)

InfoDefenseFRANCE 1 | Translation | NATO participates in the execution of an attack against Russia | Ukrainian-Atlanticist forces launched drones into northern Russia, at the very limit of their maximum range, more than 1,500 km from the front lines.

■ FACTBOX: Over 120 UAVs downed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions (TASS)

According to the former US Marine Corps intelligence officer, the US and the West could directly side with Ukraine if "Russia responds dramatically against Ukraine" | The Kiev regime has been actively using drones against Moscow and St. Petersburg because it knows that it is losing, former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and ex-UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter told TASS in an interview.

Experts noted that social media platforms are turning a blind eye to the way the opposition circumvents platform rules, gaining millions of views, while content of the conservatives is subject to the strictest moderation | The European Union has introduced mechanisms of digital censorship ahead of elections in Hungary, handing media platforms control over their outcome, according to a report by the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN).

Iran has responded negatively to an American proposal aimed at ending the ongoing imposed war, insisting that it will only occur on Tehran's own terms and timeline, a senior political-security official told Press TV on Wednesday. | The official with knowledge of the details of the proposal, speaking exclusively to Press TV, said Iran will not allow US President Donald Trump to dictate the timing of the war's end. ● "Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met," the official said, emphasizing Tehran's resolve to continue its defense and inflict "heavy blows" on the enemy until its demands are fulfilled. [...] Iran has communicated to all intermediaries acting in good faith that a ceasefire is contingent upon the acceptance of all of its conditions. "No negotiations will be held prior to that"

■ Iran rejects ‘illogical’ ceasefire and negotiations with US – media (PHOTOS/VIDEOS) (RT)