US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 27 of attacks?

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth MelimopoulosMarch 26, 2026 at 07:53 AM

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Israel hits Iranian petrochemical plant in massive gas field as mediators float ceasefire proposal

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The US and Israel's war on Iran is escalating, with increased strikes reported by Al Jazeera on March 26, 2026. Despite US President Trump's claims of ongoing peace talks, Iran denies negotiations and vows to continue resisting US aggression. Iran retaliated with strikes against Israel and Gulf countries, further destabilizing the Middle East and driving up global energy and food prices. The US has reportedly targeted a significant portion of Iran's missile and drone production facilities. Iran has warned of potential attempts to occupy one of its islands and is considering levying tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could give them leverage in any future negotiations. Civilian casualties have been reported, including the deaths of two teenagers in a US-Israeli strike.

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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will continue its “resistance” and does not intend to negotiate.

quote — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi100% confidence

US President Donald Trump insisted that Iran was taking part in peace talks.

quote — US President Donald Trump100% confidence

The Iranian parliament is preparing a draft law that would mandate the collection of tolls from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

factual90% confidence

US-Israeli attacks on Iran are “increasing in number and in intensity”.

quote — Al Jazeera correspondent90% confidence

Two teenage boys were killed in a US-Israeli strike on a residential area in Shiraz.

factual — Iranian media70% confidence

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Rabobank 30% Shiraz 30% Jane Foley 30% Isfahan 40% Al Jazeera ×240% Abbas Araghchi 50% Strait of Hormuz ×260% Tehran ×260% Donald Trump ×270% Israel ×580% United States ×790% Iran ×12100%

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us-israel war on iran 100% military strikes 80% peace talks 70% middle east conflict 60% strait of hormuz 60% missile production 50% iranian resistance 50% civilian casualties 40%