Thousands of US soldiers onboard USS Tripoli arrive in Middle East amid Iran war IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 28
Starmer’s popularity boosted by Iran war rift with Trump, poll shows Beleaguered prime minister’s refusal to kowtow to Trump over Iran has been popular among voters, poll for The Independent finds The Independent UK · Mar 28
US Marine Reservists Express Outrage on Reddit After Receiving 'Worrying' Letter of Possible Iran Deployment Marine reservists expressed confusion and concern on Reddit after receiving a letter from Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV urging them to ensure their gear, uniforms, and personal affairs were fully prepared. International Business Times UK · Mar 28
Iranian attack on Saudi base causes American casualties. More US forces arrive in the Middle East The number of Americans wounded in the Iran war has grown beyond 300, with more than two dozen troops injured this week from attacks on a Saudi air base The Independent UK · Mar 28
Watch: US releases video of strikes on Iranian naval vessels, says 'harassed global shipping for decades' The US released video of strikes on Iranian naval vessels, claiming to have destroyed 92% of their largest ships. This campaign, now in its fourth week, has reportedly overwhelmed Iran's air defenses. Separately, an Iranian strike wounded 12 American personnel in Saudi Arabia, disrupting global energy supplies. The Times of India · Mar 28
'Saudi pact becoming a problem for us': Why Pak wants to host US-Iran peace talks Pakistan’s push to host US–Iran peace talks is being shaped as much by urgency as by opportunity. Islamabad is growing increasingly wary that its defence pact with Saudi Arabia could pull it deeper into a widening regional conflict. The Times of India · Mar 28
Major airport suffers ‘significant’ damage in Iranian drone attacks IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 28
Turkey-Azerbaijan alliance strained by opposing stances on Israel As Azerbaijan is hit by drone attacks and its security forces claim to have arrested Iranian agents planning attacks against Israeli interests, fears of contagion in the Iranian war are rising. For Turkey, which has a defence alliance with Azerbaijan, its relationship with Baku is complicated by the latter's close… Radio France Internationale · Mar 28
US has destroyed only a third of Iran’s missiles, intelligence suggests Reuters report contradicts Trump’s claims that Tehran’s arsenal has been largely wiped out Middle East crisis The Guardian - UK · Mar 28
Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made unannounced visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as Kyiv seeks to use its drone expertise to help Gulf Arab states blunt Iran’s attacks while the war in the Middle East rages on The Independent UK · Mar 28
Houthi forces enter Iran conflict with missile attacks on Israeli military sites Escalation represents dangerous spread of war and brings threat of even more damage to the global economy The Guardian - UK · Mar 28
The Latest: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel Israel has intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, the first time it had faced fire from that country since the war in the Middle East erupted last month The Independent UK · Mar 28
USS Massachusetts – submarine with ability to carry 24 Tomahawk cruise missiles – joins Navy fleet A US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka earlier this month in the war with Iran The Independent UK · Mar 28
Pete Hegseth is imbuing violence with a religious righteousness The defense secretary prayed for ‘overwhelming violence’ against enemies in Iran. He seems to delight in it The Guardian - US · Mar 28
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28 As US troops sail to Middle East, how likely is Trump to order boots on the ground? Secretary of state Marco Rubio repeats administration’s belief that US can achieve its aims without a ground war
International Business Times UK · Mar 28 Gold Price Gains: Bullion Rises To $4,550 Despite Turkey's 60-Ton Sell-Off Shock Gold prices have clawed back above $4,500 an ounce, heading for their first weekly gain since the Iran war began, even as Turkey's central bank dumped 60 tonnes of bullion.
The Mary Sue · Mar 28 ‘Consequences will follow’: Marco Rubio breaks down after Europe rejects him, and he wasn’t ready for a dose of reality US Secretary of State Marco Rubio braced for some tough questions from European leaders at the G7 summit, all while criticizing nations unwilling to fully back the US-Israeli war on Iran. This comes as top diplomats showed significant divisions with the United States over the ongoing Iran war, despite agreeing…
Axios · Mar 28 Consumers caught in triple stack of pain Since the onset of the Iran war, the cost-of-living looks likely to get worse, not better, at least in the near term.
We Got This Covered · Mar 28 ‘I cannot believe’: Iran just hacked FBI Director Kash Patel’s Gmail, and his shady secrets are spilling everywhere The question is, do we want this peek?
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Trump warns ‘Cuba’s next’ – before telling media to ‘pretend I didn’t say that’ Donald Trump said “Cuba’s next” while discussing the ongoing conflict in Iran at an investment forum in Miami, Florida on Friday (27 March).
The Times of India · Mar 28 Drone strike rocks port of Salalah in Oman: Iran military confirms American logistics vessel targeted as war with US-Israel escalates Tensions surge as Iran confirms targeting a US-linked vessel near Oman's Salalah port, a vital shipping hub. This escalation expands the conflict into critical maritime zones, threatening global trade and energy markets. The move signals Iran's willingness to strike US assets, blurring lines between military and logistical targets and raising…
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Yemen’s Houthi military spokesman claims responsibility for missile attack on Israel The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel in a statement broadcast on their media on Saturday (28 March).
The Independent UK · Mar 28 IMF reaches staff-level agreement to unlock $1.2bn for Pakistan IMF urges Islamabad's policymakers to keep monetary policy tight amid war in Iran
The Times of India · Mar 28 "I'm the mastermind": Candace Owens dismisses link to Kash Patel cyberattack as misinformation spreads online Candace Owens dismissed viral claims linking her to the hacking of Kash Patel’s personal email, mocking the accusations and calling them baseless. Authorities confirmed the breach was carried out by an Iran-affiliated group, with no impact on classified systems. As misinformation spread online, Owens referenced Alexis Wilkins, highlighting how speculation…
LiveScience · Mar 28 Science news this week: NASA announces nuclear rocket, space reproduction proves difficult, and why weed gives people the munchies March 28, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.