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.

Low-cost drones are increasingly being used to strike bases, energy facilities, and critical infrastructure in the U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict.

Conventional air defense systems are too expensive to counter these threats at scale.

Türkiye’s MKE has developed the TOLGA system based on an “effective, simple, and low-cost” approach, integrating jamming (soft-kill) and kinetic (hard-kill) capabilities to neutralize drones in a cost-efficient manner.

Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye met in Pakistan.

Iran’s state media (IRIB) mocks CENTCOM’s “fact checks.”

Iranian officials continue to mock Western media.

A fire broke out at a factory in Neot Hovav, Israel, following Iranian missile attacks.

Iran has launched a volunteer recruitment drive, “Janfada” (“Sacrificing Life”), as fears grow over a possible U.S. ground invasion.

A nationwide text message urged citizens to prepare to defend the country against “American-Zionist” threats.

At the same time, residents report increased security measures, with masked forces setting up checkpoints in Isfahan and nearby areas.

Source: WSJ

Netanyahu:

I have instructed to expand the existing "security buffer zone" in Lebanon.

Trump shared a letter from Franklin Graham about salvation.

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:

Netanyahu has prevented Catholics from celebrating Palm Sunday in Jerusalem’s Holy Places. Without any explanation. Without reasons or motives.

From the Government of Spain, we condemn this unjustified attack on religious freedom and demand that Israel respect the diversity of beliefs and international law. Because without tolerance, coexistence is impossible.

After killing journalist Ali Shuaib, the IDF claimed he was a member of Hezbollah’s Radwan forces and circulated an image purportedly showing the reporter in military attire.

However, when asked about the image, the IDF told Fox News that there was no authentic original:

“Unfortunately, there isn’t really a picture of it—it was photoshopped.”

Finnish President Stubb:

This morning, drones have strayed into Finnish territory. One of the drones has been confirmed to be Ukrainian in origin.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar:

Both the United States and Iran have expressed confidence in Pakistan to facilitate potential talks.

Pakistan says it would be honoured to host and support meaningful negotiations between the two sides aimed at securing a comprehensive and lasting settlement to the conflict.

U.S. official to i24:

By the beginning of next week, there will be enough forces to enable a “significant ground operation” against Iran.

Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon will not leave despite being ordered expelled.

Lebanon had given him until Sunday to depart, accusing him of interfering in internal politics.

Source: AFP

Pope Leo XIV said on Palm Sunday that God does not accept the prayers of leaders who wage war, calling them people with “hands full of blood.”

Speaking at the Vatican as Holy Week began, he described the ongoing Iran war as “atrocious” and stressed that Jesus cannot be used to justify violence.