Iran War: Tehran threatens to target Israeli, American universities in Gulf | Highlights

At least military personnel of Kuwait were injured following an Iranian strike, said the country's officials.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the widening of his country's invasion of southern Lebanon, reports AP.

As per Iranian authorities, more than 1,900 have been killed in the Islamic Republic since the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East, reports AP.

Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkiye and Pakistan held consultations on the West Asia conflict in Islamabad on Sunday to find a way to de-escalate the ongoing war that has unsettled the region and caused severe global economic disruptions. The foreign ministers discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on security issues while exploring options for broader peace in the region, reports PTI.

Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States amid reports that Washington is mulling a ground invasion as tensions escalate in the Middle East. In a video message, Ebrahim Zolfaqari, a Brigadier General and spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, claimed that Donald Trump was under pressure from Israel due to the Epstein controversy. Click here to read more.

Iran has claimed that it has destroyed an E‑3 AWACS command and control aircraft of the US military in Saudi Arabia. Iran's media has also released photos for the same.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Sunday said that it is considering targeting Israeli universities and branches of American universities in the Middle East. "If the US government wants its universities in the region spared, it should condemn the bombardment of (Iranian) universities by 12 o'clock Monday, March 30, in an official statement," it said in a statement.

Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying roughly a day's supply of the country's cooking gas, have safely navigated through the war-hit Strait of Hormuz and are expected to reach Indian shores in the next couple of days, reports PTI.

Though President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that the United States (US) has nearly achieved its objectives in Iran, his administration is planning weeks of 'ground operations' in the Middle East nation, a report by the Washington Post claimed. However, it will unlikely be a full scale invasion, and instead will focus on raids and seizing key areas. Click here to read more.

The government on Sunday reiterated that adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are available at all petrol pumps across the country, urging not to pay heed to rumours. "Two LPG carriers with about 94,000 MT of cargo safely transit the region, moving towards Indian shores. Government closely monitoring situation in Gulf and West Asia; safety and welfare of Indian community remains the highest priority," said the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is planning to hit "top priority" targets of Iran and has issued a fresh warning to the Middle East nation. "It could be ballistic missiles, (weapons) production, nuclear, command and control centers, and so on," said Nadav Shoshani, the IDF’s international spokesperson, as quoted by CNN.

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has warned the US against ground invasion, threatening severe retaliation against American troops and allies in the region.

"Our firing continues. Our missiles are in place. Our determination and faith have increased," he said. "As long as the Americans seek Iran's surrender, our response is clear: Far be it from us to accept humiliation."

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sending an oil shipment to ease the fuel supply disruptions in the Island nation caused by the West Asia conflict. A shipment of 38,000 MT of fuel, comprising 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,000 MT of petrol, arrived in Colombo on Saturday,  as an emergency support through the local operation of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Lanka IOC (LIOC), reports PTI.

PM Modi said on Sunday that his government is working nonstop to ensure West Asia war has minimal impact on India. He further said that he has been in touch with world leaders since the beginning of the conflict.

"At this time, everyone's eyes are on the war unfolding in West Asia. Our government is continuously working to ensure that the impact of this war on India is minimised... Since the war began, I have been in contact with the heads of state of all these countries. All countries are prioritising the safety of Indians trapped in the war zone... You must also remember how the Congress is playing politics in this sensitive matter; the kind of statements the Congress is issuing are dangerous. The Congress wants the lives of nearly 1 crore Indians living in Gulf countries to be put in danger so that it can then reap political benefits from it," he said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed Russia captured satellite images of a key US airbase in Saudi Arabia multiple times in the days leading up to an Iranian strike, injuring at least 15 American soldiers. The attack on March 27 on the Prince Sultan Air Base included at least six ballistic missiles and 29 drones. Click here to read more.

Large crowds took to streets on Saturday in US and Europe against the US President Donald Trump's actions in Iran. The "No Kings" rallies witnessed huge crowds, with Minnesota took center stage to celebrate resistance to Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement. US organisers have estimated that the first two rounds of No Kings rallies drew more than 5 million people in June and 7 million in October. This week they told reporters they expected 9 million participants on Saturday, though it was too early to tell whether those expectations were met, as reported by news agency AP.  

For the second year in a row, US Vice President JD Vance is the most preferred Presidential choice, as per the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) straw poll. At the four-day conference this year, the attendees were asked about their top choice for Republican nominee in the 2028 presidential race. JD Vance received 53 per cent of the votes, with 1,600 attendees voted in favour of him, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bagged 35 per cent of the votes.  

Three journalists killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, as per reports. The journalists were Fatima Ftouni, Mohammed, of Al Mayadeen and Al-Manar’s Ali Shuaib.  

Iran has indicated that any direct US ground incursion would trigger a broader regional response. An Iranian official said earlier this week that Tehran could activate its Houthi allies in Yemen, potentially resuming attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and opening a new front in the conflict, posing further risks to global trade and energy routes. 

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the proposed troop reinforcement would provide Donald Trump with a broader range of military options as the conflict in West Asia continues to expand. The additional forces would join thousands of Marines and paratroopers who had already moved closer to the region following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began on February 28. 

Iran-backed militias Houthis have launched second missile attack on Israel and promising to continue the operation until Israel put an end to its aggression.  

US Central Command said around 3,500 American troops had arrived in the Middle East. "The America-class amphibious assault ship serves as the flagship for the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group / 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit composed of about 3,500 Sailors and Marines, in addition to transport and strike fighter aircraft, as well as amphibious assault and tactical assets," the post read.  

Iran’s English-language daily Tehran Times carried a stark warning to Washington on Saturday, as reports emerged that the United States is gearing up for a ground invasion of Iran, sending 3,500 troops to the Middle East. Its front page headline read, "Welcome To Hell”, alongside a warning that any US troops entering Iranian soil would "leave only in a coffin".