The majority of those reported killed were in Iran and Lebanon, and many were civilians. Trump also threatened to attack the desalination plants that supply clean water in Iran. He said last week he would pause attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 days, which would be until April 6, U.S. time. Baghaei also said Iran's parliament was reviewing a possible exit from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which recognises the right to develop, research, produce and use nuclear energy as long as nuclear weapons are not pursued. Trump has cited preventing Iran obtaining nuclear weapons as one of the reasons for attacking Iran on February 28.

Source: Irish Independent March 30, 2026 10:45 UTC