During the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, at least 34 people were killed, including at least six children.
In response to Trump's actions, who set a deadline of Tuesday for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran declared its readiness for "deeply destructive" retaliatory measures. According to reports, Trump specified the time — 8:00 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday (1:00 AM British Time on Wednesday) — for the demand to be met.
President Trump, using sharp rhetoric, emphasized: "Tuesday will be a Day of Power Plants and Bridges for Iran — all in one day. Nothing like this will happen!!!"
Iran, for its part, announced its readiness for more extensive retaliatory measures. Correspondent Liz Dusse reported on increasing diplomatic activity, but one source pointed out the need for a temporary ceasefire agreement before negotiations begin.
Trump is expected to provide additional information on the operation to rescue the American pilot shot down over Iran.
Meanwhile, attacks continue in the region, including Iran, Israel, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
As a result of the ongoing hostilities, thousands of people have died, the overwhelming majority of whom are in Iran and Lebanon.
Iran confirmed that the head of the intelligence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Majid Khademi, was killed in a strike later claimed by Israel.
The Iranian Foreign Minister stated that if the US carries out its threat to attack civilian infrastructure, it will "trigger a powerful and comprehensive response from the Armed Forces of Iran".
Abbas Araghchi characterized the US threats as "normalization of war crimes and genocide".
During a phone call with his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot, the Iranian minister noted that the threats to attack infrastructure only exacerbate the situation and highlight the need for a diplomatic solution.
Iraqi paramilitary forces reported joint attacks by the US and Israel on the headquarters of the 25th and 52nd brigades in the provinces of Nineveh and Salah al-Din.
No information on casualties has yet been received.
The "Popular Mobilization Forces" (PMF) are part of the Iraqi state and include groups close to Iran.
Iraq has become a theater of conflict where Iranian groups and US troops engage in constant hostilities.
Kuwait is preparing action plans in case of conflict escalation.
Author: Malik Trayna
Report from Kuwait.
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jasem al-Budaiwi, reported that 85% of retaliatory attacks from Iran were directed at countries in the region. More than 6,000 ballistic missiles and drones are already ready to be launched in this direction.
Residents of the region are experiencing serious anxiety. Authorities have already reacted to the incident in Abu Dhabi, where debris from an intercepted projectile injured a person.
In recent hours, alarming signals have been recorded in Kuwait and the UAE.
Yesterday was a tragic day for the residents of Kuwait: two power plants and two desalination plants were targeted in attacks. One of the affected facilities was the "Az-Zour" plant, one of the largest in the Middle East. This underscores Iran's ability to strike civilian infrastructure in the Persian Gulf.
Every time Trump escalates the situation, Iran responds to the strikes.
Kuwaiti authorities are installing generators near power grids, indicating preparations for a possible escalation of the conflict.
Casualties and attacks on universities continue in Iran amid US-Israeli strikes.
Tehran faced another night of intense bombings that affected the eastern, southern, and western districts of the city.
The most severe destruction was recorded at Sharif University of Technology, where buildings on the campus sustained significant damage.
Reports also emerged of an attack on a gas facility nearby. This marks the fourth major university to be attacked in recent weeks, indicating targeted strikes on infrastructure, including universities, hospitals, and schools, as well as facilities related to the oil and metallurgy industries.
In addition to the capital, other cities such as Karaj, Shiraz, Isfahan, and Bushehr are also being attacked, with significant destruction reported.
In Bandar-e-Lengeh, six people were killed, in Qom — five, and in Baharestan, a small town south of the capital, at least 13 children died.
According to Reuters and Axios, a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran has been proposed. Some details are known, but much remains uncertain — let's take a closer look:
What is known
- According to Reuters, the US and Iran have received a framework agreement for a ceasefire.
- The agreement consists of two phases: an immediate ceasefire and a more comprehensive agreement to be reached later. This aligns with Axios reports of a 45-day ceasefire.
- Mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are involved in the negotiations. The commander of the Pakistani army, Asim Munir, has been in contact with US Vice President JD Vance.
- An Iranian senior official excluded the possibility of opening the Strait of Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire agreement.
- These reports emerged after Trump apparently set a new deadline for opening the Strait of Hormuz — by 8:00 PM on Tuesday (1:00 AM British Time on Wednesday).
What is known
- The details of the deal have not been disclosed. For example, how key issues of the war, such as the Strait of Hormuz, strikes, and uranium enrichment, will be addressed in the agreement.
- It is unclear how similar the terms of this ceasefire plan are to previous unsuccessful proposals, such as the 15-point plan presented to Iran at the end of March.
- What role do the Gulf countries, which have been attacked throughout the conflict, play in the peace proposal?
- Will any deadlines be set for the parties to respond?
An Iranian Foreign Ministry representative confirmed that a response to the mediation efforts to end the US-Israeli war with Iran has already been prepared.
This follows reports from Reuters about Pakistan's important role in creating a new plan to resolve the conflict.
The state news agency IRNA reports that Esmail Baghaei stated that the 15-point plan proposed by the US through intermediaries "is not acceptable to us".
He added that negotiations to end the conflict "have nothing to do with ultimatums and threats of war crimes," following Trump's threats of possible strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure.
Instead, Iran has put forward its demands "based on its own interests and considerations".
"From the very beginning, we knew what we wanted and what our 'red lines' are unacceptable. Our position has not changed. We are ready to provide our responses at the appropriate time," he stated.
Alarming signals are once again sounding in the Middle East. Here is a brief overview of the current situation on Monday:
Iran: As a result of a strike by US-Israeli forces, 13 people were killed in a residential area of Tehran province, including six children.
The attack also damaged several buildings at Sharif University of Technology. Reports indicate that gas supply, interrupted due to the strike, is being restored.
Israel: Emergency services reported several injuries from overnight attacks across the country. In Haifa, two people, including two five-year-old girls, received assistance due to smoke inhalation, while in central Israel, two people were injured, including a 34-year-old man with serious injuries.
Israeli military reported attempts to intercept missiles launched from Iran and announced that they could safely leave the protected territories.
United Arab Emirates: Debris falling on the technology company Raneen Systems resulted in injury to a Ghanaian citizen in the Abu Dhabi industrial zone. Authorities also reported an attempted Iranian drone attack on one of the country's largest telecommunications operators, Du, but there were no casualties.
Saudi Arabia: The country's Ministry of Defense reported the interception and destruction of two drones in recent hours.
Meanwhile, in Lebanon, people are surveying the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes that resulted in at least 11 deaths. According to Lebanese authorities, 1,461 people have died as a result of Israeli attacks since early March.
The situation in Iran is sharply deteriorating: American and Israeli strikes are leading to numerous casualties and the loss of the head of the IRGC intelligence, first published on K-News.
