After threatening on Sunday, Donald Trump to unleash "hell" in Iran when the ultimatum he gave to the Islamic Republic to unblock Ormuz expires, later hinting that he extends the deadline by another 24 hours, until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 7th in Washington, at least 17 people have died on Monday in Iran after a new series of joint bombings by United States and Israel.
The authorities of the Islamic Republic have not provided an official death toll since the first week of the joint offensive by Tel Aviv and Washington, when they placed the figure at 1,230. However, the opposition NGO HRANA, based in the United States, has reported more than 3,400 deaths, including over 1,500 civilians.
These new attacks come as Pakistan has delivered to Iran and the United States a plan for a possible immediate 45-day ceasefire that would involve the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. At the moment, Tehran will not reopen the Straits of Hormuz in exchange for a "temporary ceasefire."
Six injured in Kuwait after Iranian attacks
Six people were injured on Monday in Kuwait after missile and drone attacks by Iran, authorities in the country announced, amid Tehran's ongoing operations against its Gulf neighbors, as reported by Afp. Emergency services responded to the scene at dawn "following the fall of projectiles and debris in a residential area in the northern part of the country," attending to six people, one of whom was taken to the hospital, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.
Head of Revolutionary Guards' intelligence services dies in an attack
Bombings by the United States and Israel killed the head of intelligence of Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Monday, the military body confirmed, as reported by Afp. "General Majid Jademi, the powerful and skilled leader of the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, died as a martyr in the criminal terrorist attack by the American-Zionist enemy (...) this morning at dawn," the Revolutionary Guards stated on their Telegram channel.
Iran reviews peace proposal but will not accept a "temporary ceasefire"
Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a "temporary ceasefire," a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, adding that Tehran believes Washington is not ready for a permanent ceasefire. The official confirmed that Iran received the proposal from Pakistan for an immediate ceasefire and is currently reviewing it, emphasizing that Tehran does not accept being pressured to meet deadlines or make decisions under pressure.
Iran and the US receive a plan to end hostilities and implement an immediate ceasefire
Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect this Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a source familiar with the proposals who spoke to Reuters. The framework was developed by Pakistan and shared with both countries overnight, detailing a two-stage approach: an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement. "All elements must be agreed upon today," the source said, specifying that the initial understanding would be structured as a memorandum of understanding formalized electronically through Pakistan, the sole communication channel in the talks.
WHO denounces 92 attacks on healthcare infrastructure in Lebanon since February 28
Since February 28, 92 attacks have been recorded against healthcare facilities, vehicles, and personnel in Lebanon, with 53 dead and 137 injured, the World Health Organization (WHO) denounced on Monday, as reported by Efe. "These acts cannot become the new normal," said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on his X account, after denouncing the latest of these attacks near the Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Lebanon's largest public medical center, with four dead and 39 injured. The WHO warned that by the end of March, up to two attacks per day were recorded on average, and on March 28 alone, five attacks were reported, affecting centers in Kfar Tibnit, Ghandouriyeh, Zawtar Al Gharbiyeh, Kfar Dajal, and Jezzine, with nine dead.
Iran warns that attacking civilian sites would constitute "war crimes" following Trump's threats
Following recent threats by former US President Donald Trump to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure such as power plants, bridges, or strategic facilities, Iran has warned that any such attack would constitute a "war crime" under international humanitarian law. The Persian country emphasizes that civilian targets are protected by international norms and that any aggression directed at them would have serious legal and diplomatic consequences. This statement comes in a climate of high tension between both countries, with the international community calling for restraint to avoid a larger conflict.
Brent oil rises by a slight 0.7% as Trump's ultimatum to Iran remains in place
The Brent crude oil barrel for delivery in June rose by a slight 0.70% on Monday and remains below $110, after US President Donald Trump once again threatened Iran with unleashing "hell" if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz before Tuesday. Market data collected by EFE at 7:15 am (5:15 GMT) shows Brent rising by 0.70% to $109.73 per barrel on the London futures market. This comes as Trump issued a new ultimatum for Iran to open the passage to ships in the Strait of Hormuz or else he will attack the country's power plants and bridges.
Japan's Prime Minister opens the door to a possible summit with Iran
Japan's Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, opened the door on Monday to holding a summit with Iranian leadership as the United States' deadline approaches to attack Iran's energy infrastructure if the Persian country does not reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Efe. "Preparations are being made to hold talks with Iranian leadership when appropriate," the prime minister said during a parliamentary session, as reported by Japanese media. Takaichi also stated that Japan is preparing for "any situation," including a prolonged conflict in the Middle East and its potential impact on oil supply.
US, Iran, and regional mediators discuss terms of a possible 45-day ceasefire
The United States, Iran, and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms of a possible 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday, citing four sources with knowledge of the discussions from the US, Israel, and the region, as reported by Reuters. Mediators are debating the terms of a two-phase agreement, with the first phase being a potential 45-day ceasefire during which a permanent end to the war would be negotiated. The second phase would be an agreement to end the war, the report states.
Iran executes a man for an attack on a military facility during January protests
Iran executed a man named Ali Fahim, convicted of attempting to assault a military facility and access an arsenal during the January riots, state media reported on Monday, as Reuters reported, after the Supreme Court confirmed his sentence. Iran has already executed three other individuals linked to the incident, including Amirhossein Hatami earlier last week, and Mohammadamin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast on Sunday. Another man related to the same case could face execution in the coming days, according to the human rights group Amnesty International.
The UAE responds to an incident with a drone near the Du Telecom building
Authorities in Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates, reported on Monday that they are responding to an "incident" after a drone approached from Iran towards the Du telecommunications company building, adding that no injuries have been reported, as per Reuters. They did not indicate where or whether the drone managed to impact.
Two dead in northern Israel from an Iranian attack
Israeli rescuers found the bodies of two individuals after an Iranian missile attack on a residential building in the city of Haifa, in northern Israel, reported Afp. Firefighters continued to search for two other missing persons.
Iran threatens with "much more devastating" retaliation
Iran's central military command threatened on Monday with a "much more devastating" retaliation if its adversaries attack civilian targets on its territory. "If attacks on civilian targets are repeated, the next phases of our offensive and retaliatory operations will be much more devastating and extensive," a spokesperson for the central command stated in a statement released on Telegram by the state network IRIB.
Parts of Tehran without gas
Parts of Tehran, the Iranian capital, were left without gas service after an attack on a university damaged a nearby energy facility, state television IRIB reported on Monday.
Iran launches new attacks following Trump's warning
Iran launched new attacks in the Middle East on Monday and threatened with "more devastating" reprisals, after US President Donald Trump warned that the Islamic Republic must reopen the passage through the Strait of Hormuz, reported Afp. Israel, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates reported missile and drone attacks on Wednesday morning, as Iran intensifies its rhetoric with the threat of a more "devastating" response if its civilian infrastructure is attacked. Israeli rescuers recovered the lifeless bodies of two individuals on Monday from the rubble of a building damaged in an Iranian attack in the northern city of Haifa. The war that broke out on February 28 with Israeli and US attacks on Iran has spread to Gulf countries due to Iranian attacks, dealing a severe blow to the global economy, with significant increases in oil prices, which surpassed $110 per barrel at the market opening on Monday.