Iran vs US-Israel War News Live Updates: Trump announces 10-day pause on Iran energy strikes, says talks going ‘very well’
Iran vs US-Israel War News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that it is Iran which is “begging to make a deal, not me” while talking about the peace proposal. The US president added that taking control of Iranian oil “is an option.” Iran earlier officially responded to United States’ 15-points peace proposal, Reuters reported after earlier rejecting the ‘one-sided’ peace plan. Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on March 26 confirmed the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri and said that he “had a great deal of blood on his hands.” Netanyahu added that it was Tangsiri who was also the one who led the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel removed Iran FM Araghchi, Speaker from its hit list on Islamabad’s request, says Pak official: Israel removed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf from its target list, after Pakistan requested Washington to spare the two, a Pakistani official told news agency Reuters.
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Iran fired 100 Missiles, all intercepted, says Trump: US President Donald Trump said that American defence systems successfully intercepted 100 missiles launched by Iran. “We had an attack. 100 missiles were shot by Iran at a very important thing that we had… 100 missiles going 2,000 miles an hour were coming at this element of tremendous power and importance. Of the 100 missiles coming at us, 100 missiles were immediately shot down, shot out of the air, and fell into the sea,” he said.
US POSITION
Trump’s 15-Point Plan to Iran
President Donald Trump has passed a 15-point plan to Iran via Pakistan. The full text has not been published. Three Israeli cabinet sources have outlined its core demands. The White House warned Iran will be hit “harder than they have ever been hit before” if it refuses.
The 4 Core Demands
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Remove Highly Enriched Uranium Stocks
Iran must hand over or destroy all existing stockpiles of highly enriched uranium.
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End Uranium Enrichment Programme
A complete halt to Iran’s nuclear enrichment activities — not a pause, a permanent end.
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Curb Ballistic Missile Programme
Restrictions on Iran’s development and deployment of ballistic missiles.
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End Support for Regional Allies
Iran must stop backing proxy forces including Lebanon’s Hezbollah and other regional armed groups.
IRAN’S POSITION
Not Positive — But Still Reviewing
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran’s response to the US proposals has not been “positive”, but that Iran is still reviewing them. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran is not negotiating directly with Washington — only exchanging messages through intermediaries.
Iran’s Counter-Demands
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Permanent End to the War
Iran demands a lasting ceasefire, not a temporary halt. Any deal must include Israel’s war in Lebanon.
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Compensation for Destruction
Tehran is seeking reparations for damage caused by US and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory.
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Sovereignty Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran insists control of the Strait is its “natural, legal right” — a demand that would give Tehran a chokehold over Gulf oil.
“Tehran was not negotiating with the US although messages were being exchanged through intermediaries.”
— Abbas Araqchi, Iranian Foreign Minister, March 2026
Strike Timeline
FEB 28, 2026 — WAR BEGINS
US and Israel launch airstrikes on Iran. The conflict escalates into direct military confrontation, marking a dramatic new phase in Middle East tensions.
ONGOING — IRAN RETALIATES
Iran carries out strikes against Israel, US military bases in the region, and Gulf states.
ONGOING — US ESCALATION
Washington is expected to deploy thousands more soldiers to the Middle East, according to two people familiar with the matter.
MAR 26, 2026 — NOW
Israel says mission continues. Military spokesperson states Israel has “many more targets left” in Iran and is focused on destroying its military capabilities.
Who Is Striking Whom
US & ISRAEL → IRAN
Airstrikes on Iranian territory since Feb 28
IRAN → REGION
Strikes on Israel, US bases & Gulf states
GLOBAL ECONOMY
The War Is Choking Gulf Energy Supplies
The conflict has already threatened the global economy by disrupting Gulf energy exports. Two of the world’s most critical oil and gas shipping lanes are now at risk — one under Iranian control, the other a potential next target.
The Two Chokepoints at Risk
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Strait of Hormuz — Under Threat Now
Iran claims sovereignty over the Strait as its “natural, legal right”. Nearly 20% of the world’s oil and the bulk of Gulf LNG exports pass through this narrow waterway daily.
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Red Sea & Bab al-Mandab — Iran’s Next Threat
Iran has warned it could act to choke off the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait — an alternative export route for some Gulf oil — if the war continues without a ceasefire.
ISRAEL’S POSITION
Skeptical — But Watching Trump
A senior Israeli defence official said Israel doubts Iran will accept US terms. Israel also wants any agreement to preserve its option to conduct pre-emptive strikes against Iran — a demand that complicates any deal.
Sources: Reuters · Iran Press TV · White House statements · Israeli cabinet sources
Trump-Xi Meeting rescheduled for May 14-15 in Beijing: POTUS said that his meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping meeting has been rescheduled for May 14-15 in Beijing after being postponed due to Iran-related military operations, with both sides preparing for reciprocal visits. “My meeting with the Highly Respected President of China, President Xi Jinping, which was originally postponed due to our Military operation in Iran, has been rescheduled and will take place in Beijing on May 14th and 15th. First Lady Melania and I will also host President Xi and Madame Peng for a reciprocal visit in Washington, D.C., at a later date this year. Our Representatives are finalising preparations for these Historic Visits. I look very much forward to spending time with President Xi in what will be, I am sure, a Monumental Event. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP,” he said in a post on Truth Social.
Iran wants to make a deal “so badly” but is “afraid to say it”: Trump, on Wednesday, said that Iran wanted to make a deal “so badly” but was “afraid to say it”. “Nobody’s ever seen anything like we’re doing in the Middle East with Iran, and they are negotiating, by the way, and they want to make a deal so badly, but they’re afraid to say it because they figure they’ll be killed by their own people. They’re also afraid they’ll be killed by us,” he said at a fundraising dinner for the House GOP campaign arm in Washington.
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