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Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said the Civil Defense has successfully extinguished a fire that occurred inside a facility targeted by an Iranian attack.
On March 28, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that US security guarantees to Ukraine were contingent on the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the Donbas region was a lie. When asked by reporters whether Washington was demanding the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops as a condition of security guarantees, Rubio said, "That's a lie. I regret him saying that." Rubio added, "The final decision rests with Ukraine. If Ukraine is unwilling to make certain decisions and concessions, then the war will continue." Rubio also stated that there are currently no plans to hold any talks on the conflict in Ukraine.
The Israeli military says it is currently striking targets throughout Tehran.
According to Reuters: A U.S. official said that an Iranian missile attack on a base in Saudi Arabia injured 12 U.S. personnel, two of whom were seriously injured.
The UAE Ministry of Defense stated that it is currently responding to missiles and drones from Iran.
On March 28th, according to the Wall Street Journal, US President Trump addressed the Institute for International Finance Priorities Summit in Miami Beach, discussing the nearly month-long war with Iran. When discussing the war and the stock market, he stated that he had initially expected the war with Iran to have a greater impact on the stock market. He said, "I thought the drop would be bigger." He added, "I also thought oil prices would rise even higher." The Wall Street Journal noted that the S&P 500 has fallen for the fifth consecutive week, reaching its lowest level since August of last year.
U.S. Treasury Department: The new U.S. licenses include provisions to supply certain items and services to Venezuelan mining operations.
U.S. Treasury Department website: The United States has issued a new general license related to Venezuela.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been notified by Iran that the area surrounding the Bushehr nuclear power plant has been attacked again.
US President Trump on Iran: We destroyed 97% of Iran's launchers.
US President Trump on Iran: We have another 3,554 goals to achieve, and those goals will be achieved very soon.
US President Trump on Iran: Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Trump on Iran: They are negotiating with us.
Fitch maintains Switzerland's sovereign credit rating at "AAA" with a stable outlook.
International Atomic Energy Agency: According to a report from Iran, the heavy water production plant in Khundab was attacked today.
On March 28, a spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces stated on the 27th that Iran is formulating conditions for ending the war. The spokesperson warned the United States and Israel that Iran possesses overwhelming strength and a decisive advantage on the battlefield, enabling it to determine the final outcome of the war, and that the US and Israel will be "forced" to accept this reality. The spokesperson pointed out that the US and Israel have fully recognized the strength of the Iranian armed forces and the Iranian people in actual combat, and advised them to face the facts and return to reason in a timely manner.
A spokesman for the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said in a televised address that they are prepared to launch a direct military intervention under certain conditions, including a new alliance between the US and Israel (and other US and Israeli allies) against Iran, and the use of the Red Sea by the US and Israel to attack Iran.
Market news: Iran launched a missile toward central Israel.
U.S. Middle East envoy Witkov believes talks with Iran will take place this week, and Trump hopes to reach a peace agreement.
March 28 – U.S. Middle East envoy Joshua Witkov said on Friday that the United States is hopeful for a meeting with Iran this week. Speaking at an investment forum in Miami, Florida, Witkov said, “We believe there will be a meeting this week. We are certainly very hopeful.” He added, “We have put forward a 15-point agreement, which the Iranian side has received for some time. We look forward to their response, which will resolve all issues.”
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