Protesters attend an anti-US and anti-Israel rally, amid the US-Israel war on Iran, in Tehran, Iran [Majid Asgaripour/Reuters]By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and AFPPublished On 27 Mar 202627 Mar 2026
As the war enters day 28, United States President Donald Trump has delayed planned attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure by 10 days until April 6, saying peace talks are going “very well” – even as Iranian officials describe a US proposal as “one-sided and unfair”.
Pakistan says it is relaying messages between Washington and Tehran, with Turkiye and Egypt also supporting mediation efforts to try to end the war, as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent a wider regional conflict.
In the Gulf
- Direct attacks and interceptions: Neighbouring Gulf states are facing near-daily bombardments as Iran continuously fires missiles and drones.
- United Arab Emirates: Debris from an intercepted projectile in Abu Dhabi killed two people and injured three. The two people killed were from India and Pakistan. At least one of those injured was from India, too.
- Kuwait: The Kuwait National Guard has repeatedly intercepted drones and missiles, with air raid sirens and explosions becoming a regular occurrence.
