ZeroFox Intelligence Flash Report - SITREP #30 - Military Strikes on Iran

ZeroFox Intelligence Flash Report - SITREP #30 - Military Strikes on Iran - March 31, 2026

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In this Flash report, ZeroFox researchers report on the latest developments from U.S. and Israeli combat operations against Iran and how Iran is responding.

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Key Findings

A diplomatic agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East is unlikely by the April 6 deadline unless Iran or the United States weakens its demands, signaling targeting will likely continue—and the conflict will likely expand. The entry of Houthi rebels in Yemen (who are currently only targeting Israel) signals a growing risk of shipping and energy disruptions expanding beyond the Strait of Hormuz (SoH).
With U.S. and Iranian differences on ceasefire demands unresolved, a U.S. military escalation is more likely than a diplomatic solution to end the conflict. Ongoing U.S. military deployments increase the likelihood the conflict will expand, which will likely involve targeting Iranian energy infrastructure or sending in ground forces before coming to a quicker end than is likely utilizing diplomacy alone.
While ending the war quickly remains a priority, the prospect of doing so without a military escalation, including ground forces, has diminished—a probability reflected by economic indicators led by oil prices at the start of the week.