On Sunday, March 29, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli army to “expand the security zone” in southern Lebanon, where it is conducting operations against the pro-Iranian Hezbollah.
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem was prevented from accessing the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday mass on March 29 due to “security” reasons, with no malicious intentions claimed by the Israeli Prime Minister’s office.
In Kuwait, 10 soldiers were injured on March 29 in an attack involving missiles and drones at a camp of the country’s armed forces.
Australia will halve the fuel tax to alleviate the burden on motorists facing rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict, as announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
The oil price continued to rise, with the WTI reaching over $100 a barrel and Brent at $115.93 per barrel due to increasing tensions.
An Indonesian peacekeeper was tragically killed by an explosion in southern Lebanon, where clashes between Israel and Hezbollah are ongoing.
Israel retaliated against missile attacks from Iran, stating that its defense systems intercepted the threat.
Iran continued strikes against Gulf countries, with incidents reported in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Former US President Donald Trump hinted at a possible agreement with Iran’s new leadership despite ongoing conflicts in the Gulf region.
Israeli strikes targeted Iranian-related sites in Tehran, leading to power outages in the region.
Efforts for US-Iranian talks were proposed to be facilitated by Pakistan for a lasting resolution of the conflict, with support from the UN and China.
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