2026/03/27U.S. Sees Only Partial Degradation in Iran’s Missile Arsenal
U.S. intelligence can confirm only about one-third of Iran’s missile arsenal has been destroyed in American strikes, according to a Reuters report citing five sources. The same assessment says another third is believed to have been damaged or buried underground , while the status of the remaining portion is still unclear. The report suggests Iran still retains a meaningful missile capability despite weeks of attacks, complicating claims that its arsenal has been largely neutralized. Reuters added that a similar uncertainty also surrounds parts of Iran’s drone capacity, as underground storage and hardened facilities make the full damage difficult to measure. Source: Reuters.
2026/03/26Iran Freezes Sports Travel to “Hostile” States
Iran has barred its national and club teams from traveling to countries it considers “hostile” until further notice, according to Iranian media reports cited by Reuters. The Sports Ministry said the move was driven by concerns that those countries cannot guarantee the safety of Iranian athletes and team staff. The ministry also said the Iranian Football Federation and clubs must notify the Asian Football Confederation and request that any matches scheduled in those countries be relocated to other venues . The decision signals that the restriction is not only political but also operational for upcoming fixtures. Source: Reuters.
2026/03/26Report: Trump Open to Ground Escalation as Khark Option Gains Attention
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly shown openness to a large-scale ground operation in Iran , according to The Times of Israel , which cited a source familiar with mediation efforts between Tehran and Washington. The report said Washington believes the Islamic Republic could come under far greater pressure if faced with the prospect of a ground campaign. The same report said the White House doubts Tehran will accept Trump’s reported 15-point ceasefire framework , and that this is one reason additional U.S. forces have been moved toward the region. Separately, Reuters has reported that Washington is indeed sending thousands of additional troops to the Middle East and that Khark Island , Iran’s main oil export hub, has been discussed as a possible strategic target, though no official confirmation has been issued of an approved plan to seize the island. If confirmed, such a move would mark a major escalation beyond air and missile strikes, pushing the conflict into a far more dangerous phase centered on Iran’s core energy and maritime infrastructure. Source: The Times of Israel; Reuters.
2026/03/26Power Outages Reported in Parts of Tehran After Heavy Strikes
Witnesses told The Associated Press that electricity was cut in some areas of Tehran on Thursday evening , shortly after reports of heavy strikes and fighter jets overhead in the skies above Tehran and Karaj . As of the latest reporting, no official Iranian statement had yet confirmed the outages. The reports add to signs that the latest wave of attacks may be affecting not only military and infrastructure targets, but also daily life in parts of the capital. Source: Associated Press.
2026/03/26Tehran Strikes Reported Across Multiple Districts
Fars News Agency said on Thursday evening that Israeli and U.S. airstrikes hit several areas of Tehran , with the attacks said to have begun at 20:05 local time . In its initial account, Fars listed reported strike areas as District 9 near Mehrabad Airport, District 15 in southeast Tehran, District 8 at the start of Damavand Road, and District 20 near Shahr-e Aftab . The report did not provide immediate details on casualties or damage , indicating that the information was still based on preliminary checks. At this stage, the location breakdown appears to come from Fars’s own early reporting and was later echoed by other Iranian outlets. Source: Fars News Agency, as cited by Iranian media.
2026/03/25Iran’s Internet Blackout Passes 600 Hours
Iran’s nationwide internet blackout has now entered its 26th day and passed the 600-hour mark , according to NetBlocks , with international connectivity still unavailable to the general public. NetBlocks said the shutdown continues under a selective whitelist system, leaving most civilians effectively cut off from the outside world. The prolonged disruption has become one of the most severe connectivity crises recorded in Iran, and by NetBlocks’ earlier update, it had already become the longest recorded shutdown in the country’s history . The blackout is sharply limiting access to international platforms and reducing people’s ability to communicate abroad at a time of war, when demand for security alerts, health information, and emergency contact is especially high. Source: NetBlocks; Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; Anadolu Agency.
2026/03/25Metsola Backs Iranians and Condemns Regime Violence
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the Parliament stands with the people of Iran and condemns the regime’s attacks on its own people as well as on civilians across the region. In a public message, she said the European Parliament would continue pushing for dialogue, respect for international law, a swift end to the conflict, and the right of Iranians to choose their own future in freedom . Her remarks are consistent with the European Parliament’s broader recent line of solidarity with Iranians and criticism of the regime’s repression and regional violence. Source: Roberta Metsola on X; European Parliament.
2026/03/25Jordan Says Iranian Projectiles Kept Pressuring Its Airspace
Jordan says Iranian missile and drone activity has continued to put pressure on the kingdom’s airspace, underscoring how the regional war has spilled beyond its main fronts. Official Jordanian figures released on March 21 said 240 missiles and drones had been fired toward the kingdom since the start of the war, with 222 intercepted and destroyed and 18 not intercepted . A further official update on March 25 said Jordan had faced five missiles and one drone over the previous 24 hours, with five intercepted and one missile getting through defenses . Taken together, that means the total number of projectiles directed at Jordan has now moved above 240 , while the bulk have still been intercepted. The figures highlight the extent to which Jordan has been drawn into the wider regional fallout, even as Amman frames its actions as defensive and focused on protecting its territory and civilians. Source: Jordan News Agency Petra; Jordan Armed Forces; AFP; Reuters.
2026/03/25Rosatom Warns Bushehr Is Moving Toward Worst-Case Scenario
Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom said another strike took place near the operating unit of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday , renewing alarm over the safety of the site. Rosatom chief Alexei Likhachev warned that conditions around the plant are moving toward the “worst possible scenario.” The warning adds to growing concern around Bushehr, Iran’s only operating nuclear power plant , after earlier incidents near the facility. Reuters reported that Rosatom has been calling for a protected safety zone around the plant, arguing that any major damage there could trigger a wider regional nuclear emergency. Source: Rosatom, via Reuters.
2026/03/25Ghalibaf Warns Iran Is Watching U.S. Troop Movements
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran is closely monitoring U.S. movements in the region , especially troop repositioning, in a new warning aimed at Washington. In an English-language post on X, he wrote: “We are carefully monitoring all U.S. movements in the region, especially troop repositioning.” He added, “ Do not test our resolve to defend our homeland ,” underscoring a sharper Iranian tone as military tensions in the region remain elevated, and the United States continues to prepare additional deployments. Source: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on X; Iran International; The Wall Street Journal.
2026/03/25Iran Threatens USS Abraham Lincoln With Direct Missile Strike
Iranian Navy commander Shahram Irani said the movements of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group are under constant surveillance and warned that the vessel would face powerful strikes once it comes within range of Iran’s missile systems. The remarks were carried by Iranian state media and Press TV amid the continuing regional escalation. In the same wave of reporting, Iranian military statements also claimed that Qader shore-to-sea cruise missiles had targeted the carrier group and forced it to change position, although that claim was presented through Iranian state-linked outlets, and I did not find independent confirmation in the sources reviewed. The threat underscores Tehran’s increasingly direct naval messaging toward U.S. forces in and around the Persian Gulf . Source: Press TV; AFP-linked reporting; Anadolu.
2026/03/25CENTCOM Says A-10 Jets Used in Strikes on Iranian Naval Vessels
U.S. Central Command said A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft were used during Operation Epic Fury , and recent official imagery and accompanying military reporting indicate the aircraft have been employed against Iranian naval targets , including fast attack craft threatening maritime routes. The disclosure highlights a broader U.S. effort to expand pressure on Iran’s maritime capabilities, especially around the Strait of Hormuz , where American officials say Iranian boats and related naval assets have posed risks to regional shipping and military operations. Source: U.S. Central Command; Air Force Times; Business Insider.
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