15 Updates on the Iran vs US War: Indonesian Soldier Killed - Trump Signals 'Peace'
The war in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and the United States is intensifying and spreading to several regional countries, with missile strikes, military operations, and rising casualties.
This conflict, which has been ongoing since late February 2026, is now drawing in Gulf states and other regional actors, raising fears of broader escalation in the area. Here are the latest updates on the situation in Iran, as compiled by CNBC Indonesia on Monday (30/3/2026).
- Iranian Commander Killed
Iran has confirmed that Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Revolutionary Guard, died from severe injuries sustained in an Israeli airstrike a few days ago. An official statement carried by Sepah News stated, “Tangsiri died from severe injuries” as a result of the attack.
- Israel Strikes Iranian Weapons Factory
The Israeli military claims to have attacked dozens of weapons production facilities in Tehran, including long-range surface-to-air missile production lines.
- Iranians Without Internet for 30 Days
The Iranian government has stated that power supplies in parts of Tehran and surrounding areas have been restored, after previously being disrupted by attacks that damaged the energy network.
On the other hand, the nationwide internet blackout in Iran has lasted 30 days, leaving millions of citizens isolated from information and communication access since the war began, as reported by AFP.
- Beirut Suburbs Hit by Israel
Strikes rocked southern Beirut again on Monday. The Israeli military said the targets were Hezbollah facilities, after previously issuing evacuation warnings to residents.
- Indonesian Soldier Killed in Lebanon
Indonesia has confirmed that one peacekeeping personnel was killed in Lebanon due to “indirect artillery fire” near Adchit al Qusayr. Three other personnel were reported injured.
Meanwhile, Lebanon’s Ministry of Health has recorded 1,238 deaths from Israeli strikes since the latest conflict with Hezbollah broke out on 2 March.
- Trump Plans to Seize Iran’s Kharg Island
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States could easily seize Kharg Island, a strategic location for Iran’s oil terminal.
“I think they have no defence at all. We could take it very easily,” he said in an interview with The Financial Times.
- Saudi Arabia Intercepts 5 Ballistic Missiles
Saudi Arabia claims to have successfully intercepted five ballistic missiles heading towards the Eastern Province. Local authorities did not disclose the missiles’ launch origin.
- Deadly Attack Hits Kuwait
An Iranian strike on a power facility in Kuwait killed an Indian worker and damaged buildings at the site. Additionally, Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence reported 10 military personnel injured from an attack on a military camp.
- Israel Increases Defence Budget
Israel’s parliament has approved an additional military budget of around US$10 billion (approximately Rp160 trillion), bringing total defence spending to US$45 billion (approximately Rp720 trillion).
- Iran’s Heavy Water Plant Severely Damaged
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Iran’s heavy water production facility (H2O with H-2 isotope (deuterium)) in Khondab has suffered severe damage and is no longer operational after an Israeli attack. Israel described the facility as a key site for plutonium production for nuclear weapons.
- Pakistan Offers to Mediate Peace
Pakistan has offered to mediate the US-Iran conflict and is prepared to host peace talks. Support for this initiative is said to come from the UN and China.
- Iranian Ambassador in Lebanon
Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon has reportedly refused to leave the country despite being declared persona non grata by the Lebanese government for allegedly interfering in domestic affairs.
- University Hit by Strike
A university in Isfahan, Iran, was reportedly targeted again by US-Israeli airstrikes, marking the second attack since the conflict erupted.
- Israeli Expansion
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the expansion of security zones in Lebanon as part of ongoing military operations.
- Trump Signals War Could End Peacefully Next Week
US President Donald Trump said the US-Israel war against Iran has achieved regime change. A deal could even be reached “soon” with Tehran.
“We have experienced regime change,” he said, quoted by AFP on Monday.
“We are dealing with people different from anyone has ever dealt with before. This is a completely different group of people. So I would consider that regime change,” he added.
“I see a deal with Iran. It could be soon,” Trump emphasised when asked if a deal with Iran might be possible next week.