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Current Operations

• U.S. Forces Conduct Significant Kinetic Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia AFRICOM 30 Mar 2025 -- In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against multiple ISIS-Somalia targets on March 29, 2025.
• Yemeni army targets US warships, chiefly aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, in Red Sea Press TV 30 Mar 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have claimed responsibility for a series of precision strikes against US warships, including the USS Harry S. Truman, in the Red Sea, in response to American aggression against their homeland.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Defense Secretary Announces U.S. Forces Japan's Upgrade to Joint Force Command DoD News 30 Mar 2025 -- During a joint press conference in Tokyo today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Defense Department has started phase one of upgrading U.S. Forces Japan to a joint force headquarters.
• Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Concludes Visit to Japan DoD 30 Mar 2025
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With France's Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu DoD 30 Mar 2025
• China's upgraded JL-9 naval trainer jet featured in official report Global Times 30 Mar 2025 -- An upgraded version of China's JL-9 naval trainer jet was featured in a recent official report, revealing newly added wingtip split rudders. A Chinese military affairs expert said on Sunday that the technology will enhance carrier pilot training and could be applied to future stealth aircraft.
• Taiwan's new F-16Vs to have improved weapon mounting capacity: Expert CNA 30 Mar 2025 -- The F-16V fighter jets purchased by Taiwan will be able to produce more thrust than the upgraded F-16A/B jets currently in use by the Air Force, enabling them to have more weapon mounting capacity, a defense expert told CNA on Saturday.
• OPERATION BRAHMA - INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS SAIL WITH RELIEF MATERIAL India PIB 30 Mar 2025 -- In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand on 28 Mar 25, the Government of India has launched Operation Brahma for rendering assistance to Myanmar
• INDIAN AIR FORCE TO PARTICIPATE IN MULTI-NATION AIR EXERCISE INIOCHOS-25 India PIB 30 Mar 2025 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force
• British Army returns from NATO exercise as UK strengthens alliance deployment capabilities UK MOD 30 Mar 2025 -- The UK's commitment to NATO and ability to respond at pace and at scale strengthened as the British Army successfully returns from Exercise Steadfast Dart
• PM call with President Trump of the United States: 30 March 2025 Gov.UK 30 Mar 2025

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Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• PM Netanyahu's Remarks at the Start of the Government Meeting Israel - Prime Minister 30 Mar 2025
• Prime Minister's Office Statement Israel - Prime Minister 30 Mar 2025
• PM Netanyahu Meets with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Israel - Prime Minister 30 Mar 2025 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening (Sunday, 30 March 2025), in Jerusalem, met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. They first met privately and then held an expanded meeting.
• At least 20 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza's 'safe zone' on Eid al-Fitr IRNA 30 Mar 2025 -- Eid al-Fitr, a time traditionally marked by joy and celebration, brought little relief to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip as the war-ravaged enclave continues to face intense bombardment and dwindling food supplies.
• 14 Gaza medics killed by Israeli military fire found in Rafah: Red Crescent Press TV 30 Mar 2025 -- The Palestinian Red Crescent says it has recovered the bodies of 14 paramedics killed in Israeli military fire on ambulances in the southern Gaza Strip one week ago.
• Hamas agrees to proposal on national unity government; vows weapons are resistance's 'redline' Press TV 30 Mar 2025 -- The Gaza Strip-based Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has accepted a proposal to establish a national unity government composed of independent national figures.
• Israeli army plans to wipe out refugee camps from occupied West Bank Press TV 30 Mar 2025 -- The Israeli army has announced plans to dismantle the Palestinian refugee camps in the cities of Jenin and Tulkarm as the regime forces press ahead with a large-scale offensive in the northern occupied West Bank.
• Hezbollah chief: No compromise on Palestine, no tolerance for Israeli aggression IRNA 30 Mar 2025 -- Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has reaffirmed the Lebanese resistance movement's unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause, warning that Hezbollah will respond decisively if Israel escalates.
• Israeli warplanes target two buildings in southern Lebanon in new violation of ceasefire Press TV 30 Mar 2025 -- Israeli warplanes have carried out an airstrike against two buildings in southern Lebanon, marking yet another violation of the fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Arab nation.
• Iran FM: 'Coordinated' move among regional states needed to end Israeli, US crimes Press TV 30 Mar 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says a "coordinated" action among regional countries is essential to end the crimes of the Israeli regime and the US against the countries in the region.
• No: 70, 30 March 2025, Regarding the Social Media Post by the Israeli Foreign Minister Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Mar 2025
• Yemen targets Israel's Ben Gurion Airport with ballistic missile IRNA 30 Mar 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have targeted Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in the occupied Yafa region with a Zulfiqar ballistic missile.
• Yemeni army 'successfully' strikes Israel's Ben Gurion Airport after targeting US aircraft carrier Press TV 30 Mar 2025 -- The Yemeni army says it has successfully targeted the Ben Gurion Airport in the Israeli-occupied region of Yafa in support of the oppressed people of Palestine, hours after targeting an American aircraft carrier in the Red Sea.

Other Conflicts

• There is no military solution to the Yemeni crisis: Deputy foreign minister IRNA 30 Mar 2025 -- Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi says that there is no military solution to the current crisis in Yemen.
• U.S. cannot claim to restore regional stability while slaughtering Yemenis: Araqchi IRNA 30 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the United States cannot claim to restore stability in West Asia while slaughtering innocent Yemeni people.
• Hundreds Of Thousands Of Afghans In Pakistan Brace For Deportations RFE/RL 30 Mar 2025 -- More than 800,000 Afghans who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban's takeover in 2021 live without papers in neighboring Pakistan.
• IDF Troops Conduct Defensive Activities on the Syrian Hermon Israel Defense Forces 30 Mar 2025
• Kurdish-led SDF forces reject legitimacy of new 'transitional government' Press TV 30 Mar 2025 -- The so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a US-sponsored, Kurdish-led militant group, has rejected the legitimacy of the "new transitional government" in Syria, saying it fails to reflect the diversity of the country.
• Saudi Arabia Welcomes Formation of New Syrian Government SPA 30 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcoming of the announcement of the formation of the Syrian government and its hope that this government will fulfill the aspirations of the Syrian people.
• No: 68, 30 March 2025, Regarding the Formation of a Transitional Government in Syria Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Mar 2025
• UN averts drastic food aid cuts for Rohingya in Bangladesh Radio Free Asia 30 Mar 2025 -- The United Nations food agency said it managed to avoid drastic food aid cuts to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh in the face of concerns that their monthly rations would be reduced by more than half.

News Reports

• China launches new communication technology test satellite Global Times 30 Mar 2025 -- China sent a new communication technology test satellite into the planned orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the coast of the southern island province of Hainan early on Sunday.
• U.S., Japan defense chiefs take note of PLA activities around Taiwan CNA 30 Mar 2025 -- The defense ministers of the United States and Japan said Sunday they "took note" of military activities by China's People's Liberation Army's (PLA) around Taiwan and reiterated their long-held support for maintaining peace across Taiwan Strait.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 30 Mar 2025
• Iran's President Publicly Rejects Trump's Letter Calling For Nuclear Negotiations RFE/RL 30 Mar 2025 -- Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian publicly rejected holding direct negotiations with Washington over its rapidly expanding nuclear program, which had been proposed in a letter from US President Donald Trump and delivered to Tehran earlier this month.
• Trump threatens Iran with 'bombing' if no deal is reached IRNA 30 Mar 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that he might order military strikes against Iran if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with Washington on its nuclear program.
• U.S. behavior will determine the course of negotiations: President IRNA 30 Mar 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has told the United States that it is open to indirect negotiations, adding that the course of talks will depend on Washington's behavior.
• US behavior will determine if 'indirect talks' can move forward: Iran president Press TV 30 Mar 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Islamic Republic's response to a letter from US President Donald Trump leaves open the possibility of indirect talks with Washington, stressing that the continuation of the negotiation process depends on the Americans' behavior.
• Iranian Armed Forces vow 'harsh response' to any threat, warmongering Press TV 30 Mar 2025 -- The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran says it will give a harsh and strong reaction to any threat, aggression, and warmongering by enemies.
• Armed Forces will give a 'severe response' to any miscalculation: Chiefs of Staff IRNA 30 Mar 2025 -- The Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces have issued a stern warning to adversaries that any miscalculation or act of aggression against the Islamic Republic will be met with a powerful and severe response.
• Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Tops 1,700 As Fears Mount Of Rising Casualties RFE/RL 30 Mar 2025 -- The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 has risen to over 1,700, with fears that the number could soar in the coming days.
• Millions of children at grave risk following Myanmar's deadliest earthquake in decades UNICEF 30 Mar 2025 -- Millions of children are at risk following a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March, compounding an already dire humanitarian situation.
• Myanmar earthquake: Search and rescue efforts continue in race against time UN News 30 Mar 2025 -- The human toll of the earthquake which devastated central Myanmar continues to rise, UN humanitarians warned on Sunday, putting more pressure on nearly 20 million people who were already in need of aid.
• OPERATION BRAHMA - INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS SAIL WITH RELIEF MATERIAL India PIB 30 Mar 2025 -- In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand on 28 Mar 25, the Government of India has launched Operation Brahma for rendering assistance to Myanmar
• HRH the Crown Prince Receives Lebanese Prime Minister SPA 30 Mar 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received today Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah, where they exchanged Eid Al-Fitr greetings and discussed Saudi-Lebanese relations, the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, and the ongoing efforts to address them.
• "We will continue to work with determination to elevate our country to the level it deserves in every field" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 30 Mar 2025 -- Issuing a message on Eid al-Fitr, President Erdoğan said: "As the President and the government, we will continue to work and endeavor with determination to elevate our country to the level it deserves in every field in line with the Century of Türkiye vision."