Trump signals swift Iran exit, warns of possible return strikes
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2026
Trump said the United States could scale back its role in Iran in the near future, while still reserving the option of carrying out targeted follow-up strikes if necessary.
Iran launches fresh missile barrage on Israel, rejects Trump talks
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
Iran launched fresh waves of missile attacks on Israel, including Tel Aviv, while Tehran rejected Trump’s claims of productive talks as false and market-driven.
Iran fires missiles at city near Israeli nuclear facility, injuring more than 100
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
Foreign media reported that Iran launched missile attacks on the southern Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad on Saturday, leaving more than 100 people injured in what was one of the most severe attacks since the war between the US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other erupted.
Iran launches cluster-warhead strike on Israel after Larijani assassination
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Iran launched missiles fitted with cluster munitions at Israel, killing two civilians, in what it said was retaliation for the assassination of Iran’s top security chief Ali Larijani.
Japan announces start of Tomahawk missile deliveries to MSDF
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Friday (March 13) that deliveries of US Tomahawk cruise missiles to the Maritime Self-Defence Force have begun.
NATO to expand Patriot deployment in Turkey in response to threat from Iran
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
Turkey on Tuesday (March 10) announced that a US Patriot air defence system would be positioned in its southeast near a NATO radar installation, as the alliance steps up protection against missile threats linked to the war involving Iran.
Dubai airport, iconic Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian missile strikes
SUNDAY, MARCH 01, 2026
Dubai’s main airport and the Burj Al Arab hotel were damaged after overnight Iranian retaliatory strikes rippled across Gulf states and the wider Middle East, expanding beyond US bases and interests.