Al Jazeera News Updates Missile attacks target Israel, Rubio says no ground troops needed
Mar 28, 2026
Breaking reports on missiles and drone strikes across Israel, Iran, Yemen and Lebanon. Coverage of interceptions over Tel Aviv and strikes in Tehran and Isfahan. Discussion of US political claims about avoiding ground troops while targeting military assets. Forced evacuations expand in southern Lebanon, affecting large areas and refugee concerns.
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First Missile From Yemen Since Offensive Began
- Yemen launched a missile at Israel, marking the first reported attack from Yemen since the US and Israel began offensive actions against Iran four weeks ago.
- Israel intercepted the missile and Iran continued missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli areas including Tel Aviv, where interceptions were filmed and at least one person was killed.
Iran's Ongoing Retaliatory Strikes On Israel
- Iran has kept retaliatory strikes on Israel using missiles and drones, with interceptions over Tel Aviv and reported civilian casualties and damage from cluster munitions.
- Israel also reported detections of missiles fired from Yemen in apparent support for Iran and allied groups in Lebanon, Iraq and Palestine.
Rubio Says No Ground Troops Needed
- Marco Rubio stated the US can achieve major military objectives against Iran without deploying ground troops, citing destruction of navy, air force and missile launchers.
- He claimed operations are "ahead of schedule" and could end the war within weeks without ground forces.