Iranian missiles in the Gulf and toward a US base in the Indian Ocean. Trump: "The operation may be scaled back."
The conflict in the Middle East continues. The regime attempts to strike Diego Garcia. Drones target Israel, the Emirates, Dubai, and Qatar. New IDF strikes on Tehran and Beirut.Per restare aggiornato entra nel nostro canale Whatsapp
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
9:31 a.m. – Drones hit a building in Baghdad
A drone strike has targeted a residential area in central Baghdad, Iraq, AFP reports. The target included the building of the
telecommunications from an Iraqi security service that is working with U.S. military advisers deployed in Iraq to fight jihadists.
9:15 a.m. – Iran confirms attack on Diego Garcia base
Tehran confirms it has launched two ballistic missiles against the joint Anglo-American base on the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, 3,810 kilometers from Iran, Mehr reports. "This launch represents a significant step in its confrontation with the United States," the agency emphasizes. Iran's targeting of the island suggests its missiles have a longer range than previously estimated.
8:55 a.m. – Putin: "Russia is a loyal friend of Tehran."
"Moscow remains a loyal friend and reliable partner of Tehran," President Vladimir Putin emphasized in a message of good wishes for Nowruz, the Persian New Year. "Vladimir Putin wished the Iranian people strength to overcome these difficult trials and emphasized that, in this difficult time, Moscow remains a loyal friend and reliable partner of Tehran," the Kremlin statement, cited by Russian media, reads.
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.
(Unioneonline)