The conflicting messages coming from Washington and Tehran are fueling uncertainty about the next developments in the Gulf War. Negotiations have begun, with a fifteen-point American plan that includes dismantling Iran's nuclear program, unblocking Hormuz, and, in return, lifting sanctions. However, the proposal was deemed "excessive" by the regime, which in turn put forward its own five conditions, maintaining its focus on control of the Strait. Meanwhile, regional mediators are working to organize a high-level meeting this weekend, with Pakistan as the preferred venue. "Negotiations are continuing," the White House assured, while also issuing a new warning to the ayatollahs: Trump "is not bluffing and is ready to unleash hell" if an agreement is not reached.
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Trump extends halt to Iran attacks until April 6
US President Donald Trump has extended the suspension of attacks on Iran's energy sector by 10 days, until 8:00 PM Eastern Time on April 6. "At the request of the Iranian government, this statement is to communicate that I am suspending the period of destruction of energy facilities for 10 days, until Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Discussions are ongoing and, despite erroneous claims to the contrary by 'Fake News' media and others, are progressing very well," the tycoon wrote in a post on Truth.
Rubio: "It's in the G7 countries' interest to reopen Hormuz."
It's in the G7 countries' best interest to push for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said before leaving for France for the G7.
Israeli media: "Trump ready to order ground operation."
US President Donald Trump appears inclined to order a major ground operation against Iran, an official from one of the countries mediating between the United States and Iran told the Times of Israel. The official claims that the United States is privately aware that Iran is unlikely to accept the concessions outlined in Washington's 15-point plan and has sent thousands of troops to the region to seize Kharg Island, on Trump's orders.
Witkoff: "Strong signals that Iran wants a deal."
There are "strong signs" that Iran wants to reach an agreement, Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said during a cabinet meeting. Witkoff stated that Washington has presented Tehran with a 15-point framework intended to form the basis for a potential peace agreement.
Jordan: "Three missiles from Iran in 24 hours, shells and shrapnel fell."
The Jordanian Armed Forces announced on X that Iran targeted the Kingdom's territory with three missiles in the last 24 hours. "The Royal Air Force intercepted all of these missiles, and relevant units handled 17 reports of falling shrapnel and projectiles."
Rutte: "30 countries in the Hormuz coalition, understanding when and what to do."
There are now "30 countries coming together," many of them NATO members, but also Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Bahrain, "to discuss and implement decisions regarding what, where, and when" to ensure that navigation in the Strait of Hormuz "remains open," according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The coalition was originally launched by six countries—the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Japan—at the request of Donald Trump.
Trump to negotiators: "Be serious."
"Iranian negotiators better get serious, soon, before it's too late," US President Donald Trump warned on Social Truth. "Iranian negotiators are very strange. They're begging us to make a deal, which they should do since they've been militarily obliterated with zero chance of recovery, but," the US president writes, "they publicly claim they're only reviewing our proposal. WRONG!!! They better get serious soon, before it's too late, because in this case 'THERE'S NO GOING BACK. '"
Israel: "We have eliminated the head of the Pasdaran Navy."
Israel has "eliminated" the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Navy chief, Alireza Tangsiri, in an attack. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the news. "Last night, in a precise and lethal operation, the IDF eliminated the commander of the Revolutionary Guards Navy, Tangsiri, along with senior naval command officers," Katz said in a video message.
Ankara: "Oil tanker attacked in the Black Sea"
An oil tanker operated by a Turkish company was attacked this morning in the Black Sea, likely by an unmanned surface vehicle, Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said. "A foreign-flagged vessel, operated by a Turkish company, that had loaded crude oil from Russia, reported an explosion in its engine room after midnight to our emergency center," the minister said in a television interview. "We believe the engine room was specifically targeted."
Israeli Army: "Large-scale attacks launched in Iran"
The Israeli military claims to have launched "large-scale attacks" in Iran, according to several local news agencies and media. An army statement reads that Israeli forces "carried out a series of large-scale attacks against the Iranian terrorist regime's infrastructure in several areas of Iran."
Media: "Iran prepares for invasion, planting mines in Kharg."
Iran is preparing for a ground invasion of Kharg Island and is placing "traps" and mines throughout the area, informed sources told CNN.