LIVE: Iran fires missiles across Middle East as Trump threatens oil hub

This live blog follows updates for Day 32 of the US-Israeli war on Iran. For a recap of Day 31, go here

• Iran parliament approves toll plan for Strait of Hormuz
• NATO and regional allies intercept multiple Iranian missiles
• Iran confirms killing of Guards navy commander Alireza Tangsiri
• Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point
• Iranian attack sparks fire on Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai Port; no injuries reported

Two Chinese container ships transited Strait of Hormuz on Monday: monitor

Published March 31, 2026 | 6:08 GMT

Two container vessels belonging to the Chinese shipping giant Cosco have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz as they have exited the Gulf, ship tracking data showed Tuesday.

The CSCL Indian Ocean crossed the strait at around 0914 GMT on Monday, followed by CSCL Arctic Ocean 27 minutes later, according to data from Marine Traffic.

They passed close to the Iranian-controlled island of Larak and are bound for Port Klang in Malaysia.

Iran has said that the strait is open to ships of "friendly countries". It maintains healthy diplomatic ties with China.

Strikes in central Iran hit 'military sites': Iranian media

Published March 31, 2026 | 6:07 GMT

Iranian media reported Tuesday that initial investigations indicated strikes in central Iran had hit some "military sites", without specifying the locations.

"Initial investigations indicate that some military locations in Isfahan were targeted," the Fars news agency quoted Akbar Salehi, a security official at the governor's office in Isfahan province, as saying.

The official also said the extent of the damage and any casualties were not immediately clear. 

Indonesia urges UNSC meeting after peacekeepers killed

Published March 31, 2026 | 5:38 GMT

Indonesia urged warring parties in the Middle East "to respect international humanitarian law" after three of its peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, and called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting.

"The safety of peacekeeping troops must be the top priority. All parties to the conflict are urged to respect international humanitarian law and ensure the security of peacekeeping personnel," defence ministry spokesman Rico Ricardo Sirait said in a statement.

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said two of its personnel were killed Monday in an explosion and another died late Sunday when a projectile hit their position.

Condemning the "heinous" attacks, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said on Tuesday that he had discussed the deaths with UN chief Antonio Guterres, and asked for an emergency UN Security meeting as well as "a swift, thorough and transparent investigation".

Israel military says four soldiers killed in south Lebanon

Published March 31, 2026 | 4:04 GMT

The Israeli military said Tuesday that four soldiers had been killed in combat in southern Lebanon, where its forces are clashing with Iran-backed Hezbollah.

A military statement named three soldiers from the same battalion who "fell during combat", and a separate statement said another soldier whose name had not yet been cleared for publication had died in the same incident.

Another soldier was severely wounded and a reservist moderately wounded, according to the second statement.

Explosions heard in Tehran: local media

Published March 31, 2026 | 03:00 GMT

Explosions were heard in Tehran and power cuts hit some parts of the capital, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.

"Power outages in parts of Tehran after multiple explosions heard," Fars news agency reported.

Tasnim news agency also reported some residents in eastern Tehran were without electricity and that authorities were working to restore power.

Israel military says air defenses responding to Iranian missiles

Published March 31, 2026 | 02:48 GMT

Israel's military said its air defenses were responding to Iranian missiles on Tuesday as sirens rang out in Jerusalem.

"A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel," the Israeli military posted on Telegram.

Sirens sounded and several blasts were heard over Jerusalem, an AFP witness said.

After announcing that air defences were intercepting incoming missiles, a military statement said it was safe "to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country".

Iran's state broadcaster IRIB also reported that Iran had fired a missile towards Israel.

Asian stocks fall, oil up as Trump threatens Iran

Published March 31, 2026 | 02:04 GMT

Asian stocks fell sharply in early trade Tuesday and oil prices rose as the Middle East crisis further escalated with US President Donald Trump threatening to destroy Iran's main export terminal.

South Korea's benchmark Kospi index was down more than four percent around 0030 GMT, while Japan's Nikkei index dropped 2.24 percent, before both recovered slightly.

The price of the main US benchmark for oil, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), was up 3.30 percent at $106.28 a barrel after closing Monday above $100 for the first time since the war started.

Brent Crude, the international benchmark, climbed 2.23 percent to $109.78 early Tuesday.

Debris from air defense interception sparks fire, wounds 4 in Dubai: media office

Published March 31, 2026 | 00:42 GMT

 Falling debris from an air defense interception sparked a fire and wounded four people in Dubai, city authorities said on Tuesday.

"Authorities in Dubai responded to a fire in an abandoned house in Al Badaa caused by debris following an air defense interception," the Dubai Media Office posted on X, adding that four people near the house sustained minor wounds.

Iran FM says 'high time' for Saudi Arabia to eject US forces

Published March 30, 2026 | 21:21 GMT

Iran's top diplomat urged Saudi Arabia on Monday to evict US forces from its territory, reiterating that its attacks in the region only targeted its enemies.

"Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X. "Our operations are aimed at enemy aggressors who have no respect for Arabs or Iranians, nor can provide any security... High time to eject US forces."