Iran war: What is happening on day 33 of US-Israel attacks?

Donald Trump says US could leave Iran war in two to three weeks without a deal; Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi says he has no faith in talks.

• NATO allies withdraw support: Spain, France and Italy have restricted US military operations, closing airspace, denying base access and limiting logistical support.
• UK to host Hormuz meet: Britain will this week host a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
• China pushes for ceasefire: China and Pakistan proposed a five-point plan including a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as Beijing steps up diplomatic efforts.
• Regional diplomacy: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have held talks on the Iran war amid efforts to restore stability in the Middle East.
• Australia PM warns of tough months: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned that the months ahead “may not be easy” because of the war, in a national address. “No government can promise to eliminate the pressures that this war is causing,” Albanese said.
• International designations: Argentina, under pro-Trump President Javier Milei, officially designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist” organisation.

In the Gulf

• Kuwait under threat: Iranian drone attacks have repeatedly targeted Kuwait’s airport, and the airspace has been closed since February 28, with Saudi Arabia providing buses to airports in Dammam and Qaisumah.
• Air raid sirens in Bahrain: Warning sirens sounded multiple times, and authorities told residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe places.
• Saudi Arabia intercepts drones: The Ministry of Defence said it destroyed two more drones amid ongoing missile and drone attacks since the war began.
• ‘Unknown projectile’ hits tanker off Qatar: A vessel was damaged north of Doha, but all crew were safe and there was no environmental impact, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said.
• Kuwait bank shuts doors: A major Kuwaiti bank said it will close its headquarters for two days starting Wednesday, as Iran continues attacks.

In the US

• US war timeline: Trump said the war could end in “two to three weeks” and a deal is not required, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US is “negotiating with bombs” and warned the coming days will be decisive.
• Economic impact: The war and its uncertainty have led to surging oil prices and volatility in global energy markets. US Senator Chris Coons stated that the war is driving up the costs of groceries, utility bills, and mortgages for American families.

In Israel

• Attacks inside Israel: Iran and Hezbollah continue coordinated attacks, targeting key infrastructure and northern cities, and causing power outages as the state of emergency remains in place and Israelis prepare for the Jewish holiday of Passover.
• Drone infiltrates northern Israel: The Channel 12 broadcaster said on Wednesday that a drone infiltrated northern Israel over the city of Kiryat Shmona. The intrusion set off alarms in the Safad area, and the hunt for the drone was continuing.
• Missile from Yemen intercepted: The Israeli military has intercepted a missile launched from Yemen towards southern Israel, and no casualties were reported from the incident, according to Channel 12.
• 14 Israelis wounded: Israel’s emergency medical service said 14 people, including an 11-year-old girl, were wounded by a missile attack in central Israel that the military blamed on Iran.
• Israel’s war stance: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran’s regional allies no longer pose an “existential threat”, but Israel intends to continue the war and its Lebanon offensive.
• Israel’s war in Lebanon: Reporting from Tehran, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Vall says Iran may view a US withdrawal as a victory, but Israel’s ongoing war in Lebanon and Tehran’s support for its allies could prolong the conflict.

In Lebanon, Iraq

• Regional threats: The Iraqi armed group Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada warned that if US troops use Kuwaiti territory to launch a land invasion into Iran, it would escalate the conflict into an “all-out war”.
• Israeli operations in Lebanon: Israel is pressing ahead with a ground invasion and heavy bombardment, issuing mass evacuation orders and planning a “security zone”, with officials saying several areas may be occupied after the war.
• Rising casualties and displacement: Israeli attacks have killed more than 1,200 people and displaced 1.2 million in Lebanon since March 2.