Armed conflicts and attacks

Italy denies the United States Air Force the use the Sigonella base in Sicily for operations related to the war in Iran. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/italy-refuses-us-aircraft-use-sicily-base-middle-east-operations-source-says-2026-03-31/

Armed conflicts and attacks

Four Israeli soldiers are killed while fighting in Southern Lebanon. (The Jerusalem Post)

• https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-891727

Armed conflicts and attacks

The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation claims that oil tanker Al Salmi has been hit by an Iranian drone at a port in Dubai, causing a fire onboard and damage to the vessel. Dubai authorities say that the fire has been contained hours after the incident. (The Guardian)

• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/31/kuwaiti-tanker-hit-by-iranian-attack-in-dubai-port-raising-oil-spill-fears