The Pentagon is preparing for possible weeks-long ground operations in Iran, but Trump has not yet decided whether to approve them.

The plans focus on limited raids by U.S. forces—such as targeting coastal military sites or key locations like Kharg Island—rather than a full invasion.

Officials say this phase would be more dangerous than earlier fighting, exposing troops to drones, missiles, and other threats.

Source: WaPo

Kremlin:

Russia is ready to develop relations with the United States as deeply and as quickly as the Americans are prepared to.

Kremlin:

Trump’s Board of Peace appears irrelevant amid the war in Iran.

Mark Levin:

Why would we need troops on the ground? There’s a lot of reasons.

(Trump urged his supporters to watch this show before it aired)

US Secretary of Health RFK Jr.:

One time, Trump grabbed a placemat, turned it over, took a Sharpie, and drew a perfect map of the Middle East.

Then he marked the troop strength of every country along each border on that map.

The U.S. Defense Department is looking for companies that can quickly supply prefabricated, transportable bunkers to protect troops amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

A federal notice asks vendors to outline delivery timelines of 3, 15, and 30 days, along with details on how much blast, fragmentation, or ballistic impact their shelters can withstand.

Source: Task & Purpose

CCTV footage appears to show a likely US Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) hitting a residential area and sports hall in Lamerd on the first day of the Iran War, killing 21 people.

Source: BBC

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf:

The enemy openly sends messages of negotiation and dialogue, while covertly planning a ground invasion.

Unaware that our men are waiting for American troops to enter on the ground so they can set them ablaze and punish their regional partners forever.

Our strikes continue. Our missiles remain ready. Our determination and faith have grown stronger.

We are aware of the enemy’s weaknesses and clearly see signs of fear and terror within their ranks.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf:

Trump has been unable to secure cooperation from European countries.

The energy market has gone out of control, and food inflation is approaching.

Symbols of American prestige—from the F-35 fighter jets to aircraft carriers and regional bases—have suffered major damage.

Iran shows satellite image of destroyed U.S. Air Force E-3G Sentry AWACS aircraft at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base before and after Iran’s March 27 strike.

UAE President MbZ's Advisor Anwar Gargash:

Any political solution addressing the Iranian aggression against the Arab Gulf states must include clear guarantees to prevent future violations, uphold the principle of non-aggression, and mandate Iranian reparations for targeting civilian and vital facilities as well as civilians.

Iran deceived its neighbors about its intentions before the war and revealed premeditated aggression despite their sincere efforts to avoid it, making these two paths essential in confronting a regime that has become the primary threat to the security of the Arab Gulf.

Israeli police blocked Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Custos Francesco Ielpo from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem for Palm Sunday Mass, forcing them to turn back.

The Latin Patriarchate called it a serious violation of religious freedom during Holy Week.

Pope Leo expressed solidarity with Middle Eastern Christians affected by conflict.

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni condemned the move as an offence to believers, and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani summoned the Israeli Ambassador for explanations.