Middle East/Iran & Eastern States

The report says vessels are vetted by the IRGC, and some pay fees as traffic drops sharply amid war

Tehran calls the proposal “excessive,” demands guarantees, and rejects limits on its missile program

Tehran seeks ceasefire conditions, including reparations and Hormuz sovereignty, awaits Washington's reply

Sources in Pakistan told i24NEWS that, despite public posturing, Iranian officials are more receptive to mediation than their official statements suggest

Deliveries of humanitarian aid and drones reportedly began in early March and are expected to be finalized by month’s end as Moscow moves to support Tehran

Tehran says conflict will end 'on its own terms' and outlines five demands; Senior Iranian official to Reuters: Iran's initial response to US proposal 'not positive,' but Tehran is still reviewing it

Iranian officials reportedly told intermediaries involved in the process that they had been “tricked twice” by the Trump administration and warned they did not want to be “fooled again"

Tehran warns of escalation as the US deadline over the Strait of Hormuz nears

Officials say Tehran is betting economic disruption can outweigh military losses

The statement came hours after Trump warned that Iran must “FULLY OPEN” the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face potential U.S. military action targeting Iranian power infrastructure

Putin used his Nowruz message to highlight Russia’s growing alliance with Iran, calling it a “faithful friend and reliable partner” amid rising tensions with the West

Iran's new leader is yet to make a public appearance or even record a message in his own voice

Israel says it will not tolerate harm to the Druze population in southern Syria

Options include securing Hormuz and Kharg Island as Trump keeps ‘all options’ open

Wall Street Journal reports that Israel has escalated pressure on Iran with direct calls to commanders, with messages such as: “You are on our blacklist… your destiny will be as your leader.”

The operation included strikes on facilities associated with the IRGC Security Unit and internal security forces, as well as efforts to hit air defense systems to expand aerial freedom of operation

Netanyahu said Israeli strikes target regime operatives while protecting Iranian civilians, allowing them to safely celebrate Nowruz 'under our watch from the skies.'

Sources to i24NEWS say Ali Larijani was a top-priority target, tracked through real-time intelligence as he moved between hiding locations before the strike was approved

"We want the world to stop Iran as quick as possible:" The Ukrainian president says Russia is likely supplying Iran with Shahed drones and signals readiness for dialogue with Netanyahu

The report says the new Iranian leader stepped outside moments before the attack that struck the supreme leader's compound in Tehran

The IDF said the strike disrupts Iran’s military coordination and degrades a strategic asset, though there are no independent reports of casualties or further damage

One injury and multiple impact sites in central Israel, reports of impact from cluster bomb in Beit Shemesh near Jerusalem as Iran launches cluster warhead missiles towards Israeli civilian areas

Sources say the successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reportedly unaware of the ongoing war and his own appointment

Security official says tips from civilians helped guide drone strike on Basij checkpoints in Tehran