Israel’s attack on Friday (March 27, 2026) on targets “in the heart of Tehran” came after the country said it would be “intensifying” its strikes on Iranian weapons production facilities, but there was no immediate information on what was hit. Iran kept up its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbours, with incoming drones and missiles reported in both Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. After Wall Street’s worst day since the war began, Asian shares mostly fell Friday (March 27, 2026) over growing doubts about the chances of de-escalation. Deaths continue to climb, primarily in Iran and LebanonSince the war began, more than 1,900 people have been killed in Iran, according to the Health Ministry. In Iraq, where Iranian-supported militia groups have entered the conflict, 80 members of the security forces have been killed.

Source: The Hindu March 27, 2026 17:11 UTC