Highlights of the Day — 30 Mart 2026
As we enter the 31st day of the Iran war, the conflict is expanding: the Houthis have launched missile attacks on Israel, while Israel has broadened its ground operation into southern Lebanon. Türkiye continues to use its gold reserves to protect the lira, and the OECD has lowered Türkiye's growth forecast, citing energy costs and trade disruptions caused by the war. Meanwhile, diplomatic negotiations mediated by Pakistan are being watched as a critical turning point in the conflict.
Highlights of the Day — 30 Mart 2026
Headlines
Houthi Forces Launch Missile Attack on Israel; Israel Expands Lebanon Operation
- What happened: The Houthi movement announced it has launched its "first military operation" against Israel in support of Iran. Ballistic missile and drone attacks were carried out on Israel on March 27-28. Simultaneously, the Israeli army expanded its ground operation in southern Lebanon.
- Why it matters: The inclusion of the Yemen front in the war signals that the regional conflict is entering a new dimension. U.S. officials confirmed that approximately 24 U.S. soldiers were injured in an Iranian attack on a military base in Saudi Arabia.
Negotiations Begin with Pakistani Mediation
- What happened: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that negotiations between Iran and the U.S. have begun and that messages are being relayed through Pakistan. Fidan stated, "It appears a certain stage has been reached in the negotiations; the U.S. is coordinating this process with us."
- Why it matters: Pakistan taking on the role of mediator, along with Türkiye being kept informed of the process and keeping diplomatic channels open, is being seen as the first sign of a path toward a ceasefire in the conflict.
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Vance: "The Vast Majority of Military Targets in Iran Have Been Hit"
- What happened: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance claimed that the U.S. and Israel have achieved the vast majority of their military objectives in their attacks on Iran.
- Why it matters: Vance's statement reflects the U.S.'s intention to sit at the table from a position of strength ahead of a possible ceasefire or negotiation process. However, Iran has clearly declared that it will resist any potential ground invasion.
Fidan: "The Impact of Israel on American Policy is Now Openly Discussed"
- What happened: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Israel's influence and manipulation of U.S. policy are increasingly coming to light, emphasizing that this situation is now being seriously debated within American society and public opinion.
- Why it matters: This sharp statement from a high-level Turkish official clearly reveals Ankara's stance regarding the balances in Middle Eastern policy.
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Iran Warns Against a Possible U.S. Ground Invasion
- What happened: A senior Iranian official claimed that the U.S. is planning a ground operation in the next phase of the war, stating that such an intervention would not go unanswered. Meanwhile, Pakistan continues diplomatic talks between the parties.
- Why it matters: The possibility of a ground operation scenario points to a potential new phase in the conflict. Iran's determined stance on this issue keeps the risk of escalation in the region alive.
Economy and Markets
Türkiye Sold and Swapped 60 Tons of Gold to Protect the Lira
- According to data from FXStreet and Reuters, the Central Bank of Türkiye sold approximately 22 tons of gold directly to support the lira and used another 34 tons in swap transactions. This totals 60 tons of gold. According to central bank data reported by Reuters, gold reserves decreased by approximately 50 tons on a weekly basis, falling to 772 tons; this is the largest weekly decline since 2018.
OECD Lowers Türkiye's Growth Forecast, Raises Inflation Expectations
- The OECD revised Türkiye's 2026 growth forecast downward while raising its annual inflation forecast, citing rising energy costs and trade disruptions caused by the Iran war. The organization emphasized that the regional conflict also negatively affects the global growth outlook.
Turkish Parliament Passes Cryptocurrency Taxation Regulation
- The General Assembly of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM) has approved Article 6 of the draft law, which proposes changes to various statutes, regarding the taxation of cryptocurrencies. This regulation brings crypto asset transactions into the tax scope.
From Around the World
Day 29: The War Zone Continues to Expand
- The 29th day of the Iran-U.S.-Israel war took on a new dimension with the involvement of Houthi forces. According to an ISW special report dated March 28, the Houthis carried out ballistic missile, drone, and cruise missile attacks targeting southern Israel on March 27 and 28.
U.S. Marines Dispatched to the Region
- According to a report by The New York Times, the U.S. has dispatched Marines to the region following the Iranian attack on a base in Saudi Arabia, which left approximately 24 U.S. soldiers injured. This attack is considered one of the most serious breaches of U.S. defense since the start of the war.
Iran: "Developments in the Region Affect the World Economy, But It's Not Our Fault"
- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei acknowledged that developments in the region affect the global economy, while arguing that this is not Iran's responsibility. The spokesperson s
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