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The Latest Events in the Middle East Conflict

Here are the latest events related to the 37th day of the war in the Middle East on Sunday, entering its sixth week since the American-Israeli attack on Iran launched on February 28:

Lebanon: Seven Dead, Including Six from Same Family, in Israeli Strike in the South

Seven people, including six members of the same family, were killed in an Israeli strike on Kfar Hatta, a locality more than 40 km from the border with Israel in southern Lebanon, a source from the Civil Defense told AFP.

Iran: Five Revolutionary Guards Killed in Israeli-American Strikes

American-Israeli strikes on Sunday killed five members of the Revolutionary Guards, the ideological army of the Islamic Republic, in the northwest of the country, according to the official news agency Irna, quoting a statement from the Guards in the province of Ardabil.

Record Internet Shutdown in Iran, According to an NGO

The internet shutdown imposed by authorities in Iran has set a record for the longest duration for an entire country, reported Netblocks, a cybersecurity monitoring NGO.

Fire in Bahrein Petroleum Company Reservoir

An Iranian drone attack caused a fire on Sunday in a reservoir owned by the public petroleum company of Bahrein, Bapco Energies, which was subsequently controlled, the company said in a statement.

Lebanese President Calls for Negotiations to Prevent Another Gaza

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun renewed his call on Sunday for direct negotiations with Israel to prevent the south of the country from turning into a new Gaza, devastated by war.

Five Dead in Iran During Rescue of American Pilot

Strikes killed five people in southwest Iran from Saturday night to Sunday, during the operation by the United States to rescue the missing American aviator after his aircraft crashed, which Tehran claims to have shot down.

Fires in a Petrochemical Factory in Abu Dhabi

Authorities in Abu Dhabi said they were fighting fires in a petrochemical facility of Borouge on Sunday, caused by debris falling after the interception of Iranian shots. No injuries were reported, according to the media office of the emirate.

Hezbollah Claims to Have Fired A Missile at an Israeli Ship

Hezbollah announced on Sunday that it had fired a cruise missile at an Israeli warship cruising off the coast of Lebanon, for the first time since the start of the war with Israel over a month ago.

Two Men Hanged in Iran for Links to Israel

Iranian authorities on Sunday executed by hanging two men convicted of acting on behalf of Israel and the United States during the wave of anti-government protests earlier in the year, the judiciary announced.

American Pilot “Safe and Sound”

The second American pilot whose combat aircraft crashed in Iran was rescued and is “safe and sound,” Donald Trump announced on Sunday.

UAE Attacked by Missiles and Drones

The United Arab Emirates reported a missile and drone attack on Sunday, as Iran claimed to target the aluminum industry in the Gulf nation.

Indonesia: Three Peacekeepers Killed in Lebanon Buried

The three Indonesian peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon, where Israel confronts Hezbollah, were buried in their hometowns on Sunday: Farizal Rhomadhon, 28, who died on March 29, and Zulmi Aditya Iskandar, 33, and Muhammad Nur Ichwan, 26, killed the next day when an explosion hit a logistics convoy of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

Trump Gives Iran 48 Hours Before Unleashing Hell, Tehran Rejects Ultimatum

“Remember when I gave Iran 10 days to CONCLUDE AN AGREEMENT or REOPEN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ. Time is running out – 48 hours before unleashing hell on them,” Donald Trump wrote on his platform Truth Social.

Iran rejected this new ultimatum, calling the threats “stupid.”

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Rachel Morrison
I’m Rachel Morrison, a journalist covering civic issues and public policy. I earned my Journalism degree from Tulane University. I started reporting in 2016 for NOLA.com, focusing on local government, infrastructure, and disaster recovery. Over the years, I have worked on investigative features examining how policy decisions affect everyday residents. I’m committed to clear, responsible reporting that strengthens public understanding.