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Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. military flights targeting Iran and denied base access at Morón and Rota, calling the war “illegal.” The move forces rerouting, complicates U.S. logistics, and has sparked tensions after Trump threatened trade cuts against Madrid.

A video circulating online shows Iran’s underground missile bunkers, Shahed drones, and fighter jets in snowy hangars, labeled “advanced Iranian weapons.” Shared on day 31 of the US-Israel-Iran war, it’s framed as a display of deterrence amid Israeli strikes on missile sites.

Iran reportedly used a flare-equipped decoy missile over Dubai, triggering costly UAE interceptors—possibly up to $100M. The tactic highlights economic attrition as the UAE says it has intercepted 414 missiles and 1,914 drones since Feb 28.

Video shows explosions in Israel claimed as Iranian missile strikes during the 4th wave of “True Promise-4” on Mar 30, 2026. Impacts appear near industrial areas like Neot Hovav. IDF says multiple missiles targeted southern Israel, most intercepted, but some caused fires.

Flames at Israel’s Haifa oil refinery after a reported Iranian missile strike in the escalating 2026 Israel-Iran war. Like the Mar 19 attack on electrical systems, it suggests a strategy of targeting energy infrastructure to strain Israel’s economy.

Aboard Air Force One on, en route to Washington, D.C., Trump told reporters U.S. is in direct & indirect talks with Iran amid U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iranian assets. Pakistan will host talks; Trump says Iran agreed to most of 15-point ceasefire, incl. safe Hormuz tanker passage.

Iran’s escalation: a ballistic missile struck a warehouse in Beersheba, Israel (Mar 29) amid 50+ Iranian strikes this month. Days earlier, Iran destroyed a $700M US E-3 AWACS at Prince Sultan Air Base, injuring 15 US troops—highlighting unchecked threats to US-Israel security.

Long queues at all pumps as panic buying grows. Yogi Adityanath warns against LPG hoarding, yet many petrol operators have stopped dispensing fuel. After Narendra Modi likened the West Asia crisis to COVID-like disruptions, fears of an “energy lockdown” are spreading. ⛽🇮🇳

Tragedy at Daulatdia ghat, Padma River: a Sauhardya Paribahan bus (~45 passengers) slipped off a ferry pontoon. 2 women confirmed dead, 35–40 missing (Mar 25, 2026). Video shows bus plunging amid chaos; rescue ops hampered by rain & 30-ft depth.

Caught on camera: When questions hit too close, the mic gets pushed away. In Basti, journalist Vedic Dwivedi was shoved by a petrol pump employee during live coverage of fuel shortages-raising serious questions about pump owners exploiting the crisis right under officials’ noses.

Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules crashed in Putumayo near Puerto Leguízamo with 110 personnel aboard en route from Tres Esquinas to Bogotá. Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez says rescue teams are on site; casualties still unknown as authorities urge verified information.

Varanasi Police arrested Manjeet Chauhan, a BA student, accused of shooting BSc student Surya Pratap Singh with eight rounds inside Uday Pratap College. The victim later died at the BHU Trauma Center. Police recovered the pistol; DCP Pramod Kumar confirmed swift action. 🚨

Amid a worsening LPG crisis, many households are shifting to alternative cooking methods. The sudden demand has pushed induction stoves "OUT of STOCK" in several local markets and even major online platforms.

Tensions surge in the Middle East after reports of major US–Israel strikes on Iranian military sites. Iran responds with large missile & drone barrages toward Israel, triggering sirens and evacuations in cities like Tel Aviv as fears of wider regional war grow.

Fuel panic is also gripping. Night queues at Chennai’s Velachery petrol station over fears the US-Iran war may disrupt oil supplies. India imports ~90% of crude; LPG already up 10%+. Govt says 8-week reserves + Russian oil waiver, but hoarding risks artificial shortages.

Leaders from across Latin America join Donald Trump on stage at the “Shield of the Americas” Summit in Doral, Miami—signaling a U.S.-led push for regional unity, tougher anti-cartel cooperation, and a new security pact among Washington’s allies. 🌎🇺🇸

Price of petrol & LPG could skyrocket as Qatar’s energy minister warns escalating Middle East war may force Gulf oil & gas exporters to halt production within days. Brent is already near $89, with fears that prices could surge to $150 if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.

Iran on the back foot as US–Israel pound targets (Tehran strikes ongoing; ~1,100+ reported dead). Missiles reduced, ~300 launchers destroyed. 8 nations aided US–Israel—US, Israel, UK + Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi, UAE (bases/air defense). Iran largely isolated globally.

Rumors of fuel shortages in India triggered panic buying at petrol pumps despite a stable supply. Meanwhile, Iran tensions in Strait of Hormuz—through which ~20% of global oil (~20M barrels/day) flows—have stalled shipping, pushing crude above $80 & raising the risk of $90–$100.

A viral video from Pilibhit, UP, shows police responding to a ₹350 dispute that allegedly turned violent—officers seen slapping a youth, abusing locals, and beating six people, including a woman. Police say they faced resistance between two groups. An SDM inquiry is underway.