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2026-03-24

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Saudi Arabia, UAE losing patience — could formally join war if Iran strikes energy or water infrastructure, Bloomberg reports

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are 'losing patience' with Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure and airports, Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the situation. The Gulf states could formally join the US-Israeli campaign against Iran if Tehran strikes their major energy and water infrastructure. MBS is simultaneously urging Trump to topple the Iranian regime and deploy US ground forces.

Taif, Saudi Arabia / UAE

HIGHMILITARY·01:00 UTCVERIFIED

US strike kills 7 PMF fighters at base in western Iraq's Anbar province

A US strike targeting a Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF/Hashed al-Shaabi) base in western Iraq's Anbar province killed 7 fighters and wounded 13 others, according to a PMF source cited by AFP. The strike expands the US operational footprint against pro-Iranian armed groups into Iraqi territory.

Anbar province, western Iraq

HIGHDIPLOMATIC·01:00 UTCVERIFIED

Pakistan becomes proposed venue for US-Iran peace summit as early as Thursday — PM Sharif backed by US, Egypt, Turkey

Pakistan has emerged as the proposed venue for a US-Iran peace summit as early as Thursday (March 26), according to Channel 12. The US — together with mediators Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey — is discussing the summit to negotiate the 15-point peace framework. PM Sharif had personally offered Islamabad as host. Iran has not yet agreed.

Islamabad, Pakistan

HIGHDIPLOMATIC·00:00 UTC

Elon Musk joined private Trump-Modi Iran war call Tuesday — discussed Hormuz blockage — NYT

Elon Musk joined a private phone call between President Trump and Indian PM Modi about the Iran war on Tuesday, the New York Times reported. Two US officials confirmed his presence. The leaders discussed Iran's Hormuz blockage. Why Musk was on the call is unclear — NYT notes Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds are invested in Musk's companies and he seeks to grow business in India. The White House and Musk did not comment.

Washington DC / New Delhi

2026-03-23

16 events

CRITICALDIPLOMATIC·22:00 UTCVERIFIED

Turkey's Fidan brings together Iran FM Araghchi and US envoy Witkoff in trilateral meetings

Meetings over the past 24 hours brought together Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and US special envoy Steve Witkoff, per Newsweek. Parallel discussions have been held between Ankara, Riyadh, Doha, Oman, Pakistan, and Egypt. Officials say the goal is to determine whether a path exists for de-escalation, ceasefire, and a broader political settlement. This represents the first known proximity contact between a US envoy and Iranian FM since the war began February 28.

Ankara, Turkey

HIGHMILITARY·22:00 UTCVERIFIED

IDF Navy kills Quds Force member Muhammad Ali Kourani in Beirut strike — Shin Bet intelligence

An Israeli Navy strike in Beirut on Day 24 killed Muhammad Ali Kourani, a member of Iran's Quds Force, the IDF announced on Day 25. Kourani was 'advancing terror attacks directed by Iranian intelligence officials.' The strike followed intelligence provided by the Shin Bet security agency.

Beirut, Lebanon

CRITICALDIPLOMATIC·21:30 UTCVERIFIED

Direct US-Iran talks could be held in Islamabad as soon as this week — Reuters sources

A Pakistani official and a second source told Reuters that direct talks between the US and Iran on ending the war could be held in Islamabad as soon as this week. Egypt, Pakistan, and Gulf states have been relaying messages between Iran and the US, a European official confirmed. Iranian President Pezeshkian spoke with Pakistani PM Sharif earlier Monday. If confirmed, this would be the first direct US-Iran diplomatic contact since the war began on February 28.

Islamabad, Pakistan

STANDARDMILITARY·20:00 UTCVERIFIED

Pro-Iranian Iraqi faction fires 7 rockets at US-vacated base in northeastern Syria

Iraqi forces arrested four people linked to the rocket attack on a military base in Hasakeh province in northeastern Syria, Iraq's prime minister's office confirmed. The attack targeted a base that had until recently hosted US forces as part of an anti-jihadist coalition. The four suspects were handed over to 'appropriate authorities' for investigation — a notable Iraqi government response given the simultaneous NSC authorization of PMF self-defense.

Hassakeh, northeastern Syria

HIGHMILITARY·19:45 UTCVERIFIED

Iran resumes missile barrage after 11-hour lull — 4th and 5th Day 24 attacks, Eilat targeted

After an 11-hour lull, Iran resumed ballistic missile attacks on Israel on Monday evening. The 4th Day 24 missile attack (detected ~19:45 UTC) targeted southern Israel with no injuries reported. A 5th attack was detected ~20:15 UTC heading toward Eilat — Israel's southern Red Sea port city and naval base. The resumed barrage occurs while US-Iran back-channel talks continue, reflecting Iran's strategy of maintaining military pressure during negotiations.

Southern Israel

HIGHMILITARY·19:30 UTCVERIFIED

IDF launches wave of airstrikes on Hezbollah sites in Beirut's southern suburbs

The IDF confirmed striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs (Dahiyeh) in a new wave of airstrikes on Monday evening. The IDF reiterated an evacuation warning for Beirut's southern suburbs ahead of the strikes. The attack represents a significant geographic expansion of Israeli operations, which had previously focused on southern Lebanon and Tehran.

Beirut, Lebanon

HIGHDIPLOMATIC·19:00 UTCVERIFIED

Bahrain proposes UN Security Council resolution authorizing force to protect Hormuz shipping

Bahrain drafted a UN Security Council resolution authorizing 'all necessary means' to protect Hormuz shipping. Backed by Gulf states and US. Unlikely to pass — Russian/Chinese veto expected. France preparing alternative draft.

United Nations, New York

HIGHINTELLIGENCE·19:00 UTC

Iran's formal demands and private flexibility in deal talks — Channel 12 report

Iran formally demands Hormuz under Iranian control, US base closures, and financial compensation. Privately, per Channel 12, may offer 5-year missile halt, enrichment reduction, IAEA inspections, and halting proxy funding.

Tehran, Iran

HIGHMILITARY·18:10 UTCVERIFIED

US Embassy Muscat issues shelter-in-place for all of Oman due to 'ongoing activity'

The US Embassy in Muscat issued a shelter-in-place warning for the entire country of Oman, including Muscat, citing 'ongoing activity' without elaborating. The alert is particularly significant given Oman's active role as the primary US-Iran mediation channel — Foreign Minister Busaidi confirmed Omani mediation earlier Monday. The nature of the 'ongoing activity' was not specified.

Muscat, Oman

HIGHMILITARY·18:00 UTCVERIFIED

IDF kills Iranian missile cell responsible for Arad attack — 'We eliminated the cell that fired on Arad'

IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin confirmed on Day 25 that the Iranian soldiers responsible for the ballistic missile attack on Arad (Saturday, Day 22 — dozens wounded, 10 seriously) were killed in an airstrike on Day 24. 'We can now say that yesterday we eliminated the cell that was responsible for the fire toward Arad. We will continue to hunt them down, the launchers and the cells,' Defrin said.

Iran (western launch site)

STANDARDDIPLOMATIC·17:53 UTCVERIFIED

India EAM Jaishankar calls US SecState Rubio — energy security, West Asia conflict impact

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a detailed telephone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday evening, focusing on the West Asia conflict and its impact on the international economy, with particular emphasis on energy security concerns. Both agreed to remain in close contact.

New Delhi, India

HIGHDIPLOMATIC·17:15 UTC

US sets April 9 as target date to end Iran war — leaving ~21 days for fighting and negotiations

An Israeli official told Yedioth Ahronoth that Washington has set April 9 as a target date for ending the war with Iran, leaving approximately 21 days for continued military operations and negotiations. The April 9 framework aligns with Trump's 5-day pause (expiring ~March 28) as a first step within a broader 21-day timeline. Israel's Independence Day is April 22.

Washington D.C. / Tel Aviv

HIGHECONOMIC·15:38 UTC

Pakistan at risk of running out of LNG within 10 days as Qatar export disruptions halt Gulf supplies

Pakistan is likely to run out of liquefied natural gas within the next 10 days as disruptions to Qatar's export infrastructure halt Gulf LNG supplies, triggering a wider global energy crunch, according to a Financial Times report. Pakistan is heavily dependent on Qatari LNG and has no short-term alternative supply.

Karachi, Pakistan

STANDARDINTELLIGENCE·15:00 UTCVERIFIED

UK Foreign Office summons Iranian ambassador over hostile surveillance of London's Jewish community

The UK Foreign Office summoned Iran's ambassador Seyed Ali Mousavi over Iran's 'reckless and destabilising actions' in Britain and overseas. The summons followed the charging of an Iranian national and a British-Iranian dual national for conducting hostile surveillance targeting London's Jewish community. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper instructed the summons; the diplomat was met by Middle East minister Hamish Falconer.

London, United Kingdom

HIGHECONOMIC·14:00 UTCVERIFIED

US releases Strategic Petroleum Reserve at 1.5 million barrels per day — Wright confirms at CERAWeek Houston

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed at CERAWeek in Houston that the United States began releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Friday, with releases projected to reach 1.5 million barrels per day. Wright framed the Iran conflict as a necessary cost to end a 'multi-decadal problem,' even as oil prices dropped from $114 to around $100 per barrel on Trump's announcement of diplomatic talks with Iran.

Houston, Texas

CRITICALDIPLOMATIC·13:58 UTCVERIFIED

Trump: 'Major points of agreement' with Iran — Witkoff and Kushner in talks, 'they called us'

Speaking to reporters, Trump revealed significant new details about US-Iran negotiations: 'major points of agreement' exist, talks occurred Sunday, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are the US negotiators, Iran's interlocutor is NOT the new supreme leader Khamenei, and Iran initiated contact. Trump expects a deal 'very soon.'

Washington D.C., United States