Airstrikes by the United States and Israel killed more than 25 people across Iran, reported by the Associated Press, as the conflict intensified and a ceasefire proposal emerged.
According to the report, explosions rocked Tehran, including a strike near Sharif University, while Iranian state media confirmed the death of a senior Revolutionary Guard intelligence official.
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Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and Gulf states. The report said air defenses were activated across the region as tensions escalated further. Key shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, driving global oil prices higher.
President Donald Trump renewed pressure on Tehran to reopen the waterway, warning of strikes on power plants and infrastructure if demands are not met.
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According to officials, mediators from Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey have proposed a 45-day ceasefire, though neither side has accepted. The report said Iran has shown no signs of backing down as casualties mount across the region.
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