A resident gestures from an higher ground of a ruined residential constructing that was hit in an airstrike earlier this morning on March 30, 2026 within the west of Tehran, Iran.
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President Trump took to social media early Tuesday advising European international locations which have gasoline shortages due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade, however have not aided the U.S. within the conflict, to “Go get your own oil!”
His feedback got here after an evening of continued preventing. Iran attacked a big Kuwaiti oil tanker off the United Arab Emirates metropolis of Dubai in a single day. On Tuesday metropolis officers stated the blaze was extinguished “with no oil spill occurring or any injuries recorded.”
Early Tuesday, the Emirates’ Protection Ministry stated it was intercepting missiles and drones fired by Iran.
In the meantime, a wave of assaults was reported in central Israel, with the Israeli army saying rescuers have been on the best way to the scenes of influence and Israeli media reporting accidents.
The Israeli army stated it had accomplished a collection of strikes on authorities infrastructure in Tehran. It additionally pushed forward with its invasion of southern Lebanon, saying it focused weapons infrastructure belonging to the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Israel additionally reported extra losses in Lebanon, asserting three extra of its troopers have been killed. Greater than 1,200 folks in Lebanon have been killed by almost a month of Israel’s assaults, in line with the Lebanese authorities.
Listed below are extra Tuesday updates from the Iran conflict:
Pentagon briefing | Peacekeeper deaths | Iran | Rubio on Spain | Trump posts explosion | Dalai Lama
Trump slams allies
President Trump criticized France and the UK, amongst others, on his social media platform.
“All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,” Trump wrote on Reality Social.
Trump had requested allies for assist after Iran largely blockaded the very important waterway, sending up oil and gasoline costs. However they’ve been hesitant to affix within the conflict, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer repeating once more this week that Britain wouldn’t become involved.
“You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!” Trump’s put up concluded.
He additionally stated France “wouldn’t let planes headed to Israel, loaded up with military supplies, fly over French territory.” and known as the nation “VERY UNHELPFUL.”
Pentagon to carry briefing
Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Employees, are scheduled to present a press convention concerning the conflict on Iran at 8 a.m. Japanese Time. Will probably be the primary time they take questions from reporters on the conflict since March 19.On Monday, President Trump repeated the assertion that Iran needs a deal, regardless of that nation’s denials, however warned the U.S. could attempt to seize Iran’s oil and Kharg Island — and even “blow it up.”He additionally stated the U.S. wouldn’t solely destroy Iranian electrical vegetation and oil wells but in addition “possibly all desalinization plants” if Tehran didn’t open the Strait of Hormuz.
White Home press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated later within the day that Trump nonetheless needs to succeed in a cope with Iran earlier than the April 6 deadline he set final week. She stated talks with Iran are progressing, including that what Tehran says publicly differs from what it tells U.S. officers in non-public. Trump has stated he’s in talks with Iran’s parliamentary speaker.On Tuesday, U.S. Central Command stated in an announcement that Commander Adm. Brad Cooper had met with Chief of the Basic Employees of the Israel Protection Forces Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir in a two-day go to to Israel.
“The two leaders discussed progress made during ongoing operations to eliminate Iran’s ability to project power in meaningful ways outside its borders,” the assertion stated.
“Cooper visited with U.S. troops deployed to multiple locations in support of Operation Epic Fury. He recognized more than 40 service members with medals for their exceptional performance during the first weeks of the operation.”
UNSC meets after Peacekeeper deaths
The United Nations Safety Council is about to carry an emergency assembly after the killing of three U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon. Israel has invaded the nation’s south, and preventing with Hezbollah militants has intensified there.
Displaced folks heat up round a fireplace exterior their tent alongside Beirut’s seafront space on March 30, 2026.
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All three of the U.N. peacekeepers killed have been from Indonesia, which has additionally pledged to ship troops for a future worldwide drive in Gaza. One was killed by what Indonesia’s International Ministry known as oblique artillery fireplace. Two others by what the U.N. known as an explosion of unknown origin that destroyed their car.
Indonesia’s overseas minister is looking for a swift, thorough and clear investigation.
Israel says it is making an attempt to determine whether or not its troops — or Hezbollah — have been accountable. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Monday that his army’s goals in Iran are past midway full, however that Israel is widening its invasion of Lebanon. The most recent assaults hit Beirut’s southern suburbs and the Bekaa Valley, in Lebanon’s east. Among the many newest deaths, at the least 9 residents, in line with Lebanese officers, and 4 Israeli troopers, in line with that nation’s army.
Iran executions, Starlink arrests
In the meantime, Iran says it has arrested 46 individuals who have been promoting Starlink web connections — one of many few ways in which folks in Iran have been ready to hook up with the worldwide web whereas authorities block communication. Starlink permits customers to attach on to the web through satellite tv for pc, bypassing authorities firewalls.
World web monitor NetBlocks stated the nation’s “internet blackout has entered day 32.”
“Extended digital isolation is bringing new challenges for Iranians, from expired domains and accounts to unpatched servers on a degrading national intranet,” it stated on X.
Iran stated it executed two individuals who had taken half in opposition actions in addition to two residents it accused of spying for the U.S. and Israel.
Rubio accuses Spain’s prime minister of ‘bragging’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday responded to information that Spain had closed its airspace to U.S. planes concerned within the Iran conflict by lashing out on the NATO companion. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Rubio answered a query about whether or not the EU and NATO international locations had “betrayed the U.S.” by specializing in Spain, a NATO member who has publicly adopted a place opposing the conflict in Iran.
Gasoline costs are displayed at a Mobil gasoline station on March 30, 2026 in Pasadena, California. The common value of 1 gallon of normal self-service gasoline rose to $5.99 as we speak in Los Angeles County, climbing from $4.69 one month in the past, amid the continued conflict with Iran.
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“We have countries like Spain, a NATO member that we are pledged to defend, denying us the use of their airspace and bragging about it, denying us the use of our – of their bases,” Rubio stated.
Earlier on Monday, Spain Protection Minister Margarita Robles stated the nation had closed its airspace to U.S. planes concerned within the Iran conflict. It’s unclear when the closure began — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez had hinted on the measure throughout a parliamentary debate on March 25.
The weekend the U.S. and Israel launched the assault on Iran, flight data confirmed at the least 15 in-flight refueling planes leaving two collectively operated army bases within the south of Spain after not being allowed to supply help for the army motion in Iran. Robles later confirmed the choice by the Spanish Authorities. That triggered a spat between President Trump and Spain’s management the week after the conflict began. Trump stated from the Oval Workplace that he would reduce off all commerce with Spain if the Spanish authorities didn’t permit U.S. forces to make use of the collectively operated bases. In response, Sánchez doubled down on his stance on the conflict within the Center East.
Sánchez has relied on his opposition to the conflict, making it his foremost platform on the home degree. Sánchez’s Socialist Occasion has struggled to maintain a authorities coalition from breaking up, as he faces stress to maintain his get together’s hopes alive forward of a parliamentary election due in 2027.
Trump posts explosion video
President Trump shared on Reality Social a video of an explosion with out extra context, however which the Related Press reviews is a probable U.S. assault on town of Isfahan.
Posting and not using a caption, Trump shared on social media a video of two successive explosions – one leaving a large cloud of smoke.
Dalai Lama requires peace
Tibetan religious chief the Dalai Lama on Tuesday posted an attraction for an finish to conflict within the Center East.
“History has shown us time and again that violence only begets more violence and is never a lasting foundation for peace,” he stated on his official account on X.
“An enduring resolution to conflict, including the ones we see in the Middle East or between Russia and Ukraine, must be rooted in dialogue, diplomacy and mutual respect — approached with the understanding that, at the deepest level, we are all brothers and sisters,” he stated.
He stated he was including his plea to 1 made on the Vatican by Pope Leo throughout his Palm Sunday Mass, including: “His call for the laying down of arms and the renunciation of violence resonated profoundly with me, as it speaks to the very essence of what all major religions teach.”
Carrie Kahn in Tel Aviv, Lauren Frayer in Beirut, Jennifer Pak in Shanghai, Giles Snyder in Washington D.C., Emily Feng in Van, Turkey, Miguel Macias in Seville, Spain, and Kate Bartlett in Johannesburg contributed to this report.
