The conflict in the Middle East continues unabated. Iran, the Wall Street Journal reports, launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles against Diego Garcia Island in the Indian Ocean in a failed attempt to hit a joint US-British military base. During the night between Friday and Saturday, the IDF launched new attacks in Beirut and Tehran.

US President Donald Trump has asked NATO countries for assistance, but has been denied. Washington's leader reacted harshly: "They don't want to join the fight to stop a nuclear Iran. Cowards, we will remember that. Without the US, NATO is a paper tiger." Trump himself also stated that the United States "is close to achieving its objectives in the war in Iran" and that "a scaling back of the military operation" is being considered. However, at least 2,500 Marines are reportedly arriving in the region.

Live news for Saturday, March 21, 2026

7:40 a.m. – Iran launches new attacks on Gulf countries

Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf overnight in Italy. Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed 10 drones in eastern Saudi Arabia. Kuwait also declared it had activated its defenses due to "hostile missile and drone attacks."

7:00 AM – Iranian missiles heading towards the Indian Ocean

Iran launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, but failed to hit the joint US-British military base on the Indian Ocean island. The Wall Street Journal reported, citing several US officials. One of the missiles malfunctioned during flight, while a US warship launched an SM-3 interceptor against the other, the newspaper said. It is unclear when the attack occurred.

6:50 a.m. – Trump: "I'm considering scaling back the operation."

«We are now very close to achieving our objectives and we are considering

"To scale back our massive military efforts in the Middle East against the terrorist regime in Iran," US President Donald Trump wrote on social media.

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