Iran vs US-Israel War News Highlights: Pakistan efforts to stop Iran war are reaching ‘critical’ stage, Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan says
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US President Donald Trump, during his address on Iran war on Monday, said that “Entire country can be taken in one night, that can be tomorrow night.” Trump further talked about the rescue mission of US airman and said he ordered US armed forces to do whatever was necessary to bring home the stranded airman. Trump further called out the information which was allegedly leaked about the US rescue mission of airman who was missing after Iran struck one of Washington’s fighter jet.
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Earlier, Iran responded to the proposed ceasefire deal and has rejected the proposal, while emphasizing the necessity to end the conflict in West Asia. Iran’s response consists of 10 clauses, including an end to conflicts in the region and protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported quoting IRNA.
A day after US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz in an expletive-laden post against Iran, Tehran remained firm on its stance and called the 15-point proposal extremely ambitious and illogical. Refusing to “bow down to US pressure”, Iran said it has formulated its diplomatic response and added that it will be announced in due time.
Earlier on Sunday, Trump warned that “all hell will rain down” on Iran if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz or reach a deal within 48 hours, as Tehran dismissed the ultimatum as “helpless and nervous” and warned of escalation. The exchange comes as strikes continue across the region, with reported casualties in Iran and Lebanon, and a drone attack on an oil site in Kuwait.
Iran’s Top Leadership Killed U.S.-Israeli strikes eliminate Supreme Leader, senior officials & military commanders | Feb–Apr 2026
▸ Supreme Leader
Killed
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Supreme Leader since 1989 — architect of Iran’s nuclear programme and regional proxy strategy. Ruled for over 35 years.
Feb 28, 2026 📍 Compound, Tehran
▸ Senior Officials
Ali Shamkhani
Senior Adviser; Security & Nuclear Policy
Feb 28, 2026 📍 Tehran
Ali Larijani
Secy, Supreme National Security Council
Mar 17, 2026 📍 Pardis
Esmail Khatib
Intelligence Minister
Mar 18, 2026 📍 Not specified
▸ Military Commanders
Mohammad Pakpour
IRGC Commander-in-Chief
Feb 28, 2026 📍 Tehran
Aziz Nasirzadeh
Defence Minister
Feb 28, 2026 📍 Tehran
Abdolrahim Mousavi
Chief of Staff, Armed Forces
Feb 28, 2026 📍 Tehran
Gholamreza Soleimani
Basij Paramilitary Commander
Mar 17, 2026 📍 Not specified
Behnam Rezaei
IRGC Navy Intelligence Chief
Mar 26, 2026 📍 Bandar Abbas
Alireza Tangsiri
IRGC Navy Commander
Mar 26, 2026 📍 Bandar Abbas
Majid Khademi
IRGC Intelligence Chief
Apr 2026 📍 Tehran
Iran-US war: 5 key developments
- Iran warns of retaliation: Iran has warned of “devastating and continuous” retaliatory attacks if the US and Israel target its infrastructure, after US President Donald Trump set a Tuesday deadline for Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
- Missile hits Haifa: An Iranian missile struck a residential building in Israel’s Haifa, killing at least 2 people and wounding 4 others, with 2 more missing.
- US-Israeli attacks on Iran: US-Israeli attacks hit at least 12 cities across Iran, killing 13 people in Tehran’s Baharestan county.
- Gulf targets hit: Iranian attacks targeted power, water desalination, and oil plants in Kuwait, and an oil facility in Bahrain.
- Escalating tensions: The situation remains volatile, with both sides exchanging threats and attacks, and fears of a wider regional war growing
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