US-Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: World will be at risk if Iran gets nukes, says Rubio

The Israel-US vs Iran war began on February 28, when joint strikes targeted Iran’s capital, Tehran. Now in its 29th day, the conflict continues with little progress in negotiations between the two sides. While Iran has allowed fuel tankers from "friendly nations" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, reports indicate that this access has with a toll fee.

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that the ongoing Gulf conflict is likely to end within weeks rather than months, even as the United States continues military deployments and diplomatic outreach.

Speaking after meeting G7 leaders in France, Rubio said the campaign was progressing on schedule, or even ahead of it. He stressed that Washington expects to achieve its objectives without deploying ground troops.

Rubio added that the US aims to conclude operations in the coming weeks, noting that adversaries would emerge significantly weakened once the campaign ends.

28 Mar 2026 07:39 AM (IST) IRGC claims strike on US-Israeli forces in Kuwait Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted the “US-Israeli” forces on Bubiyan Island, according to state television.

IRGC claims strike on US-Israeli forces in Kuwait

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted the “US-Israeli” forces on Bubiyan Island, according to state television.

28 Mar 2026 07:36 AM (IST) Israel says it struck uranium extraction facility in central Iran’s Yazd The Israeli military said it has carried out a strike on a uranium extraction facility located in Yazd, central Iran. The IDF said, “This facility is the only one of its kind in Iran, where raw materials mined from the ground undergo mechanical and chemical processing so that they can later be used as precursor materials for uranium enrichment.” It is a “highly important process for the nuclear weapons program advanced by the regime.”

Israel says it struck uranium extraction facility in central Iran’s Yazd

The Israeli military said it has carried out a strike on a uranium extraction facility located in Yazd, central Iran.

The IDF said, “This facility is the only one of its kind in Iran, where raw materials mined from the ground undergo mechanical and chemical processing so that they can later be used as precursor materials for uranium enrichment.” It is a “highly important process for the nuclear weapons program advanced by the regime.”

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28 Mar 2026 07:33 AM (IST) Iranian tolling of strait of Hormuz would not be acceptable: Rubio US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that any attempt by Iran to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would be unacceptable. He urged countries that would be most affected by such a move to take action, adding that his call for a response has been met with a positive reception.

Iranian tolling of strait of Hormuz would not be acceptable: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that any attempt by Iran to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would be unacceptable. He urged countries that would be most affected by such a move to take action, adding that his call for a response has been met with a positive reception.

28 Mar 2026 07:31 AM (IST) Israel military says it identified missiles fired from Iran The Israeli military said it has detected missiles launched from Iran in the direction of Israel.

Israel military says it identified missiles fired from Iran

The Israeli military said it has detected missiles launched from Iran in the direction of Israel.

28 Mar 2026 07:30 AM (IST) Marco Rubio warns world at risk if Iran acquires nuclear weapons US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the global community would face serious danger if Iran were to develop nuclear weapons.

Marco Rubio warns world at risk if Iran acquires nuclear weapons

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the global community would face serious danger if Iran were to develop nuclear weapons.

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