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The American Automobile Association reports the national average for regular gasoline reached $4.02 per gallon on 31 March 2026, the highest level since 2022, driven by global supply disruptions following the Iran conflict.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino asserts Iran will participate in the upcoming World Cup, rejecting alternative plans and affirming the tournament schedule remains unchanged.
Israel Police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during Palm Sunday, citing security risks amid the Iran conflict. The move marked the first time in centuries that the Latin Patriarch was barred from the site.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated in an interview that the United States could seize Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil export hub, to gain control of Iranian oil, though he noted a deal could be reached quickly. The remarks were made amid a military buildup in the Middle East and ongoing indirect talks with Iran.
American racehorse Magnitude claimed victory in the 30th Dubai World Cup, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, during the Iran war, defeating Japan's Forever Young in a competitive field.
Pavel Talankin, co-director and subject of the 2025 documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin, was designated a foreign agent by Russia for opposing the war in Ukraine and spreading disinformation, according to the justice ministry.
A cluster bomb launched by Iran struck Bnei Brak, Israel, injuring nine people including six children and an elderly woman. The attack occurred during a broader series of Iranian missile and drone strikes across the region.
Shrapnel from an Iranian ballistic missile wounds three people, including a two-month-old baby, in a Bedouin community in the Negev, Israel.
The World Meteorological Organization reported that Earth's energy imbalance and ocean heat content reached record highs in 2025 due to elevated greenhouse gas concentrations.
Fifteen people were injured in missile strikes from Iran targeting central Israel, including Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan and Petah Tikva, with damage reported near Habima Square and on the Ayalon Highway.
At least 78 people are injured, including a 10-year-old, in Dimona, Israel, by Iranian ballistic missile attacks.
The UK has approved US use of British bases to conduct strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, expanding prior authorisation for defensive operations. The move follows Iran's missile fire at Diego Garcia, which failed to hit the base.
Israel assassinates Iranian intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib in an overnight airstrike in Tehran.
Iran threatens retaliation against regional energy infrastructure following Israeli strikes on its largest gasfield and adjacent refineries in Asaluyeh. The attacks mark a significant escalation in the conflict, with global energy markets responding to the heightened risk of supply disruption.
Caf declared Morocco winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after overturning Senegal's 1–0 victory due to a walk-off during extra-time. Morocco awarded 3–0 win, their second title.
At least seven people, including four children, were injured in Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel on 16 March 2026.
Asian Football Confederation secretary general Windsor John confirms Iran will participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup despite U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about player safety.
The United States defeated Canada 6–2 in the para ice hockey final at the Winter Paralympics in Italy, securing a three-peat of hockey championships across the Olympics and Paralympics.
Hamas calls on Iran to cease attacks on regional countries amid ongoing conflict. It reaffirms Iran's right to self-defence against Israel and the United States.
At least 58 people were injured in a ballistic missile strike on northern Israel, with injuries ranging from shrapnel to glass shards, and emergency services responding to damage near homes and vehicles.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that ending the conflict with the United States and Israel requires recognition of Iran's rights, reparations, and international guarantees against future aggression. The announcement follows military warnings from Iran and U.S. statements about Iranian port operations.
President Donald Trump stated the war against Iran is nearly complete, prompting a rise in the Dow Jones and S&P 500, while oil prices dipped below $100.
At least ten people, including two children, were killed in Kharkiv when a Russian missile struck a residential building. The attack damaged power grids and infrastructure across the region.
The Israeli military issued an evacuation order for Dahieh, a densely populated suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, which is a stronghold of Hezbollah. Thousands of residents fled the area following the directive to leave immediately.