Last updated:29/03/2026, 08:53:49
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels carried out their first military operation targeting Israel on March 28, marking a significant escalation as the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its second month. The missile attack opens a dangerous new front in a conflict that's already reshaping the Middle East and disrupting global economics, particularly affecting Asian markets dependent on Strait of Hormuz shipping routes.
The conflict that began February 28, 2026 has now lasted a full month, featuring leadership assassinations, widespread economic disruption, and regional escalation. Al Jazeera's timeline shows how what started as targeted strikes has evolved into a broader Middle Eastern war that's destabilizing the global economy and drawing in proxy forces across the region.
PBS News examines how the historic US-Israel partnership evolved into joint military action against Iran. This 27-minute documentary explores the diplomatic and strategic decisions that brought these allies into direct conflict with Tehran, providing crucial context for understanding how regional tensions escalated into open warfare.
Iran published footage on March 27 showing destruction at sites in Tehran and northwestern provinces following overnight US-Israeli attacks. The images, shared by Iranian Red Crescent, reveal damaged residential buildings and emergency response efforts, highlighting the human cost as strikes intensify pressure on Iran's leadership and infrastructure.
Israeli public support for the Iran war could boost Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of 2026 elections - the first chance for voters to weigh in since October 7, 2023. Guardian analysis explores whether Netanyahu's military gambit is driven by security concerns or electoral politics, as his government faces its biggest test since the Hamas attacks.
Israeli air strikes hit Iran's Arak heavy-water nuclear plant and facilities in Isfahan on March 27, with smoke visible rising from critical infrastructure. The attacks on civilian nuclear energy and uranium enrichment sites mark a significant escalation, targeting the heart of Iran's nuclear program and prompting Tehran to vow a 'regional response.'
