Reuters World News Iran warns against ground attack, 'No Kings' protests and robot umpires
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Mar 29, 2026 Tense warnings from Iran about any U.S. ground attack and regional diplomatic efforts to avert wider war. Nationwide "No Kings" rallies erupt over rising costs and opposition to the Iran conflict. New tech in sports as Major League Baseball tests an electronic strike challenge system. Pilgrims travel to a remote Taiwan temple hoping for guiding dreams.
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Iran Warns Against US Ground Invasion
- Iran publicly warned the U.S. against a ground invasion while simultaneously pushing for negotiations.
- Tehran's parliamentary speaker accused Washington of 'talking diplomacy while preparing escalation' as new U.S. Marines and possible special-ops raids arrive.
No Kings Protests Spread Beyond Big Cities
- Nationwide No Kings protests reflected broad anger over rising costs and Trump's handling of the Iran war.
- Organizers said nearly two-thirds of protests occurred outside big cities, showing growth in smaller and conservative communities.
Protester Teresa Gunnell Describes Cost Strain
- A Los Angeles retiree, Teresa Gunnell, described how rising prices and healthcare loss are hurting everyday people.
- She said many were 'kicked off their health care' and 'People can't afford to eat' as gas and costs rise.