The conflict between the Iranian regime, the United States, and Israel entered its 28th day on March 27, 2026. Following yesterday’s intense airstrikes across several Iranian cities and the regime’s retaliatory missile attacks on Israel and the United Arab Emirates, military operations escalated further today. A new wave of Israeli airstrikes targeted the regime’s key nuclear infrastructure and major industrial complexes. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) threatened to strike US- and Israeli-linked industries across neighboring Gulf states.

Meanwhile, as the regime continues to paralyze global shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, G7 foreign ministers meeting in France agreed to establish a maritime security mission that will only commence after hostilities cease. US officials also disclosed the latest American casualty figures since the war began, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the ongoing military campaign aims to permanently weaken the regime and prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Roundup of today’s key events

Israeli airstrikes targeted the Ardakan yellowcake production plant and the Arak heavy water complex.

Major steel manufacturing complexes in Isfahan and Ahvaz were hit by strikes, resulting in at least one death and multiple injuries.

The IRGC issued warnings of retaliatory attacks against US- and Israeli-affiliated industrial sites in neighboring Gulf countries, urging workers to evacuate.

US Central Command reported that 303 US troops have been wounded and 13 killed since the war began, while activist groups estimate over 1,100 Iranian regime troops have died.

G7 foreign ministers agreed to secure the Strait of Hormuz, but only after the war between the US, Israel, and the Iranian regime concludes.

Two Chinese container ships attempted to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz but were forced to turn back despite the regime’s earlier assurances of safe passage.

US Secretary of State Marco........

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