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The Iraqi Foreign Ministry condemned any 'aggression or targeting of the Gulf countries and the Kingdom of Jordan,' pledging to 'work jointly to address them responsibly and swiftly.' The statement follows a joint Gulf+Jordan demand that Baghdad prevent Iran-backed PMF militias from using Iraqi territory to attack Gulf states.
Baghdad, IraqUkrainian President Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia for 'important meetings.' Gulf states are seeking Ukrainian expertise in countering Iranian-made drones — the same drone types Russia has used against Ukraine for three years. The visit connects the Iran war and Ukraine war through shared weapons technology.
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaUS special envoy Steve Witkoff told the White House cabinet there are 'strong signs' Iran will recognize it has no choice but to accept Washington's 15-point peace framework. He cited 'multiple reach-outs from the region' and said the plan has 'resulted in strong and positive messaging.' Witkoff's final warning to Iran: 'Don't miscalculate again.' He said Iran is 'looking for an off-ramp' following Trump's 48-hour Hormuz ultimatum on Saturday.
Washington DC, USAThe IDF deployed the 162nd Division into western south Lebanon. IDF Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo announced 750+ Hezbollah killed since fighting escalated, with the ground operation expanding the security zone northward. 'We have eliminated more than 750 terrorists, destroyed infrastructure throughout Lebanon, and continue deep strikes against Hezbollah's centers of gravity.' Five IDF divisions now in theater; elite 98th being prepared as sixth.
Southern Lebanon (western sector)The IDF announced a new wave of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon. No further operational details were immediately released. The strikes follow 30+ Hezbollah kills announced earlier in the day by the 91st Galilee Division.
Southern LebanonVP Vance declared Iran's conventional military 'effectively destroyed.' Trump walked back deal optimism at cabinet, then in a Fox News call-in backed off earlier regime change enthusiasm, saying Iranians are 'petrified' of taking to streets because 'one side has guns and they shoot you.' He later extended the April 6 deadline explicitly citing an 'Iranian government request,' saying talks are 'going very well.' Iran's 'gift' was allowing 8 tankers through Hormuz. Witkoff reported 'strong signs' Iran will accept the deal.
Washington DC, USAUri Peretz, 43, a Nahariya resident, was killed when a Hezbollah rocket struck near a residential building parking lot. He was riding his bicycle when the siren sounded and tried to reach a nearby shelter but did not make it in time. He is survived by his parents, wife, and four children. MDA confirmed 14 physically wounded (1 serious, 13 good) and 11 treated for acute anxiety. All 25 taken to hospital. Part of 100+ Hezbollah rockets on Day 27.
Nahariya, northern IsraelA senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran found the US 15-point plan 'one-sided and unfair' after review by Khamenei's representative. Iran characterized it as requiring Iran to disarm for vague sanctions relief. Separately, Tasnim reports Iran officially sent its response to the US plan through intermediaries and is now awaiting Washington's reply — indicating an active back-channel exchange despite public hostility to negotiations.
Tehran, IranMinisters from Hezbollah and its Amal ally boycotted Lebanon's cabinet session in protest after the Lebanese government declared the Iranian ambassador persona non grata. The two Shia parties hold four combined cabinet seats. The boycott signals a deepening fracture between Lebanon's official government and its Hezbollah-linked bloc over the Iran war.
Beirut, LebanonSgt. Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, 21, of the 77th Battalion (7th Armored Brigade), was killed and four others wounded when Hezbollah launched two ATGMs from north of the Litani River at a Merkava tank in the eastern sector. The Merkava's Trophy active protection system intercepted the first missile; the second struck the tank, killing Volansky. He is the 4th IDF soldier killed in the renewed Lebanon ground offensive. His father is Defense Establishment Comptroller Brig. Gen. (res.) Yair Volansky.
Eastern southern Lebanon (north of Litani River)Egyptian FM Abdelatty met Lebanese President Aoun in Beirut, confirming Egypt's role shuttling US-Iran messages. He noted mutual 'desire for calm' on both sides but no 'specific conclusions.' He warned against the region sinking into 'a state of chaos from which it cannot emerge.'
Beirut, LebanonA Houthi leader told Reuters that Yemen's Houthi movement 'stands fully militarily ready with all options' to join the Iran war in solidarity with Tehran. The most likely target would be the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — the Red Sea chokepoint controlling shipping toward Suez Canal. The Houthi said zero hour is 'left to leadership.' Opening a Bab el-Mandeb front would close a second global shipping chokepoint after Hormuz.
Bab el-Mandeb Strait / YemenMore than 30 Hezbollah operatives, including 10 members of the elite Radwan Force, were killed in one area of southern Lebanon during IDF ground operations in recent days, the 91st Galilee Regional Division announced. Kills were achieved through tank shelling, sniper fire, drone strikes, and directed airstrikes.
Southern Lebanon (western sector)Russian President Putin told business leaders in Moscow that the Iran war is causing 'significant damage to international logistics, production and supply chains' and putting intense pressure on hydrocarbon, metals and fertilizer companies. He said some analysts compare the conflict's potential economic impact to the COVID-19 pandemic, which 'dramatically slowed the development of all regions and continents without exception.'
Moscow, RussiaGulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Jasem AlBudaiwi stated that Gulf states must be involved in any talks or agreements to resolve the Iran war, in a way that contributes to their security and stability. He also confirmed that Iran is asking vessels to pay fees to cross the Strait of Hormuz, providing official GCC confirmation of the toll-booth regime.
Gulf Cooperation Council / Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed on-record that indirect US-Iran negotiations are taking place through Pakistani mediation: 'US-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan.' The US has shared a 15-point plan being deliberated by Iran. Turkey and Egypt are also supporting the initiative. Pakistan army chief Munir spoke to Trump last Sunday. Iran's FM Araghchi denied 'negotiations' but confirmed messages via 'friendly countries.'
Islamabad, PakistanAxios reports the US is working on four 'final blow' options against Iran if high-level negotiations fail and Hormuz threats continue: (1) seize or blockade Kharg Island; (2) take Larak Island in the Strait, which has Iranian bases and small attack boats; (3) invade Abu Musa Island in the eastern Gulf; (4) block or seize Iranian oil export ships. Separately, plans are under consideration to seize Iran's highly enriched uranium from ruined nuclear facilities inside Iran, or to bomb those sites to secure the material. Trump has not decided on any plan.
Kharg Island / Larak Island / Abu Musa Island / Persian GulfIran is increasing military defenses on Kharg Island in anticipation of a possible US operation to seize it, per CNN citing US intelligence sources. Kharg handles ~90% of Iran's crude oil exports. Tehran has laid traps, moved military personnel, and boosted air defenses including MANPADS. The US has deployed 1,000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne and 5,000 Marines aboard USS Tripoli — an assault ship capable of amphibious operations. Trump has not ruled out the option and advocated for it in 1988. Iran's parliament speaker Qalibaf warned Tehran was ready for such an assault.
Kharg Island, Persian Gulf, IranPresident Trump attacked NATO in a Truth Social post, saying member states 'have done absolutely nothing to help with the lunatic nation [of Iran], now militarily decimated.' He declared the US 'needs nothing from NATO.' The comments come as UK, France and other NATO states are discussing forming a 'Hormuz coalition' to open the strait, with Estonia among those open to joining.
Washington D.C., USAIsrael's Defense Ministry confirmed approximately 8,000 tons of armaments and military equipment have arrived since the start of the war with Iran, delivered by more than 200 aircraft and ships.
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