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2026-03-25

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Iran: Trump 'cannot dictate' when war ends — will cease 'at own choosing, only if own conditions met'

Iran stated that US President Trump 'cannot dictate' when the war will end and that Iran will end the conflict 'at a time of its own choosing and only if own conditions are met.' The statement adds a new dimension to Iran's negotiating position — asserting autonomous control over war termination timing, directly countering Trump's framing that a ceasefire is imminent and on US terms.

Tehran, Iran

HIGHDIPLOMATIC·15:57 UTCVERIFIED

Iran demands sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz — escalates from closure control to formal territorial claim

Iran has formally called for sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, according to Press TV citing Iranian officials. The demand escalates Iran's position from exercising selective closure control to a formal territorial sovereignty claim over the international waterway. Earlier, a senior Iranian security official stated: 'Neither the Strait of Hormuz will return to its pre-war conditions nor will there be peace in the energy markets.'

Strait of Hormuz

HIGHDIPLOMATIC·15:46 UTCVERIFIED

Iran's first public ceasefire condition: demands US 'concrete guarantee' war will not restart

In what Press TV describes as Iran's first reaction to Trump's 15-point ceasefire proposal, Iran stated it would require a 'concrete guarantee' from the US that the war will not happen again or be restarted. The demand is not a flat rejection but a counter-condition — Iran is engaging with the logic of the proposal while establishing a security prerequisite. The demand reflects Iran's stated 'twice in 9 months' grievance about US attacks during prior diplomatic engagement.

Tehran, Iran

HIGHDIPLOMATIC·15:15 UTCVERIFIED

Gulf states tell UNHRC Iranian strikes pose 'existential threat to international security' — Kuwait and UAE ambassadors

Gulf Arab states formally told the UN Human Rights Council that Iranian attacks on their infrastructure pose an 'existential threat to international and regional security.' Kuwait's ambassador Naser Abdullah H. M. Alhayen stated: 'This aggressive approach is undermining international law and sovereignty.' The UAE ambassador condemned Iran's 'attempt to destabilise the international order through reckless adventures of expansionism.'

Geneva, Switzerland (UN Human Rights Council)

HIGHDIPLOMATIC·14:44 UTCVERIFIED

Thai-flagged oil tanker safely transits Strait of Hormuz under Iranian diplomatic safe-passage — first confirmed transit since conflict

A Thailand-flagged oil tanker successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz following direct diplomatic coordination between Thailand and Iran. Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow personally sought Iranian assurances for Thai vessels; Iran responded it would ensure safe passage for named vessels. Bangchak Corporation confirmed the transit. This is the first confirmed vessel to transit the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian diplomatic safe-passage since the conflict began, indicating Hormuz may not be completely closed but selectively controlled by Iran.

Strait of Hormuz

STANDARDDIPLOMATIC·14:23 UTCVERIFIED

Russia: 'No word from Iran' on Trump's 15-point ceasefire plan — Kremlin Peskov has no details

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on March 25 that Russia had received no information from Iran about the reported US 15-point ceasefire plan and could not assess the reliability of such reports. Moscow has no details from Tehran on the proposal, indicating Iran has not consulted its traditional ally Russia before engaging with the US back-channel.

Moscow, Russia

STANDARDMILITARY·13:27 UTCVERIFIED

IDF confirms 15,000+ bombs dropped on Iran since Feb 28 — 4x Operation Rising Lion scale

Defence Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir confirmed that Israeli forces have dropped over 15,000 bombs on Iran since the war began on February 28. The scale is described as more than four times the munitions used during Operation Rising Lion in June 2025, underscoring the intensity of the campaign now in its 26th day.

Israel / Iran

HIGHMILITARY·12:45 UTCVERIFIED

Pentagon deploys 7,000 US troops to Middle East — 82nd Airborne + Marines, positioning near Kharg Island

The Pentagon directed approximately 2,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division's rapid-response force to deploy to the Middle East, joining around 4,500 Marines already en route — bringing total additional US forces to nearly 7,000. Exact location undisclosed; analysts note troops are likely positioned within striking distance of Iran including near Kharg Island, Iran's largest offshore oil terminal. The deployment signals US readiness for expanded military options alongside ongoing ceasefire diplomacy.

Middle East (undisclosed)

HIGHDIPLOMATIC·12:40 UTCVERIFIED

Iran military spokesperson: 'Not now. Not ever' — categorical rejection as Turkey and Pakistan offered as talks venues

Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaqari issued the sharpest rejection of US negotiations yet: 'People like us can never get along with people like you… no one like us will make a deal with you. Not now. Not ever.' The remarks came as a senior Iranian official confirmed to Reuters that Pakistan has passed the US proposal to Tehran, with both Pakistan and Turkey under consideration as possible venues for talks. The contradiction between military rejection and diplomatic back-channel activity continues.

Tehran, Iran

CRITICALMILITARY·12:07 UTCVERIFIED

IDF strikes Iran's Underwater Research Centre in Isfahan — Iran's only submarine design facility

The IDF, guided by Israeli navy intelligence, struck the Iranian Underwater Research Centre in Isfahan — described as the only facility in Iran responsible for the design and development of submarines and support systems for the Iranian navy. The IDF confirmed the centre also produced various types of unmanned naval vessels. The strike is a direct retaliation for Iran's 101-missile attack on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Destroying Iran's sole submarine design capability eliminates Tehran's long-term naval asymmetric threat development.

Isfahan, Iran

STANDARDECONOMIC·10:50 UTCVERIFIED

WTO warns Hormuz closure will cause global food scarcity — one-third of world's fertilisers transit the strait

The World Trade Organisation warned that disruptions to international fertiliser supplies caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will cause food scarcity and high prices globally. The WTO noted that approximately one-third of the world's fertiliser supplies normally transit the strait, making the Hormuz closure a direct threat to agricultural production in import-dependent regions.

Geneva, Switzerland

HIGHHUMANITARIAN·10:35 UTCVERIFIED

UN Human Rights Council confirms urgent Friday debate on Day 1 Minab school strike — Iran, China, Cuba request

The UN Human Rights Council president confirmed the council will hold an urgent debate on Friday (March 27) regarding an Israeli airstrike on a school in the southern Iranian city of Minab on February 28 — the first day of the war. The debate was requested by Iran, China, and Cuba. Council president Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro said the bureau concluded the urgent debate 'could be accommodated on Friday.' The Minab school strike on Day 1 of the conflict represents the earliest alleged war crime to reach formal UN adjudication.

Geneva, Switzerland

CRITICALDIPLOMATIC·10:12 UTCVERIFIED

Trump confirms Vance and Rubio leading Iran negotiations 'right now' — Oval Office

US President Trump confirmed at the Oval Office that active negotiations with Iran are happening 'right now,' with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio personally leading the process. Trump stated: 'We're in negotiations right now. They're doing it, along with Marco, JD, with a number of people doing it.' Reports indicate Iran specifically requested Vance over Kushner or Witkoff as lead negotiator. This is the first direct presidential confirmation of active, named senior-level negotiations with Iran.

Washington D.C., USA

HIGHMILITARY·10:00 UTC

Hezbollah launches 100+ rockets at Israeli positions; IDF strikes southern Lebanon and Beirut suburbs

Iran-backed Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets at Israeli positions from southern Lebanon. Israeli forces conducted fresh strikes on southern Lebanon regions and Beirut's suburbs, with ground operations targeting Hezbollah weapons storage sites. Largest single-day Hezbollah rocket barrage on Day 26.

Southern Lebanon / Northern Israel

HIGHMILITARY·09:28 UTC

Iranian missile targets Orot Rabin power plant in Hadera — near-miss at Israel's largest power station

An Iranian missile reportedly targeted the Orot Rabin power plant in Hadera — Israel's largest electricity generation facility — but impacted several kilometres away. Israeli media reports the strike as a near-miss with no confirmed damage to the plant or casualties. Separately, an explosion was reported near the Hadera power station. The targeting of Orot Rabin represents the most significant attempted infrastructure strike of the conflict, given the plant supplies a substantial share of Israel's national grid.

Hadera, Israel

HIGHMILITARY·09:22 UTCVERIFIED

IDF strike destroys 4-storey residential building in Karaj, Alborz Province — 18 injured

A missile struck a residential building in Kamalshahr, Karaj, in Iran's Alborz province, destroying a four-storey structure and injuring at least 18 people. The strike was confirmed by the deputy security governor of Alborz, cited by Tasnim news agency. Additional damage was reported to two warehouses in Chaharbagh county and Golsar city in the same province. Karaj is Iran's third-largest city and sits in Alborz Province west of Tehran.

Kamalshahr, Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran

HIGHHUMANITARIAN·08:53 UTCVERIFIED

UN human rights chief Türk warns Middle East near 'unmitigated catastrophe' — 2,000+ killed, global energy disruption, risk of cross-border spread

UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk warned that the ongoing conflict has created an 'extremely dangerous and unpredictable' situation with potential to spread across borders. He said the war has killed more than 2,000 people and disrupted global energy markets, warning of 'unmitigated catastrophe.' Türk urged countries with influence to act urgently as the war approaches the one-month mark, calling for intensified diplomatic efforts.

Geneva, Switzerland

HIGHPOLITICAL·08:41 UTCVERIFIED

Iraq PM reaffirms PMF as 'pillar of national security' after emergency meeting — Anbar and Mosul strikes reported

Iraq's Prime Minister held an emergency security meeting and reaffirmed support for the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), describing them as a 'pillar of national security,' following a series of strikes targeting PMF positions in Anbar, Mosul, and other areas. The statement signals Iraq's government is officially endorsing PMF operational continuity even as US/allied forces strike PMF sites. The mention of Mosul extends the Iraq theatre beyond Anbar Province. Sources also noted PMF factions attacked the US consulate in Erbil.

Baghdad, Iraq

STANDARDDIPLOMATIC·08:25 UTCVERIFIED

UAE presidential adviser Gargash: UAE needs reliable allies, not more troops — crisis exposed divisions among partners

UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said the Emirates needs clarity and reliability from its allies rather than additional military troops or equipment. In an X post, Gargash said the conflict has exposed differences between countries offering 'genuine support' and those limiting their response to statements. He added UAE has capacity to endure the situation but requires clearer understanding of which allies it can rely on in a crisis.

Abu Dhabi, UAE

STANDARDPOLITICAL·08:00 UTCVERIFIED

Israel NSC warns against Passover gatherings — Jewish sites in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Gulf states flagged as threat targets

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Israelis and Jews against celebrating Passover or upcoming Jewish holidays in public, open spaces without security. The National Security Council specifically warned against participating in Jewish events or visiting Jewish sites in countries that border Iran — including Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Gulf states. The warning signals Israeli assessment that Iran or its proxies may target diaspora Jewish communities in proximate countries as the conflict continues.

Israel / Regional