Iran war live: Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye, Saudi diplomats meet in Islamabad

Al Jazeera
March 29, 2026
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US and Israeli strikes killed civilians in Iran while Houthis attacked Israel, escalating regional military tensions.

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US and Israeli attacks have struck civilian infrastructure in Iran's southwestern provinces, killing a family of four in Bushehr and damaging a water facility in Khuzestan. The strikes come amid escalating military tensions following Houthi attacks on Israel, the Iran-aligned militant group's latest moves in the broader regional conflict. Meanwhile, anti-war protesters have rallied in Tel Aviv, signaling domestic opposition to the expanding military campaign. The civilian casualties and infrastructure damage could intensify diplomatic pressure and regional tensions. The attacks represent a significant escalation in direct US-Israeli military action against Iranian targets.

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