Contained in the 82nd Airborne: The US Military division set to deploy in Center East
Jane Dalton25 March 2026 14:45
Trump receives two-minute spotlight reel of battle every day: report
Donald Trump receives a two-minute montage of the largest and most profitable US strikes on Iran every day, in keeping with three present and one former official, elevating issues he might not be getting a full image of the battle.
NBC reviews that the spotlight reel isn’t the one briefing Trump receives. However officers mentioned the video briefing particularly was driving issues Trump was receiving a distorted view of the battle.
Officers mentioned the movies had been driving Trump’s frustration with information reporting on the battle.
Official US channels have come below hearth in current weeks for publishing edited clips mixing US assaults and huge explosions with online game footage
James Reynolds25 March 2026 14:34
Iranian evaluation of proposal ‘not optimistic’: official
A senior Iranian tells Reuters that Iran’s preliminary response to the US proposal is ‘not optimistic’ – however Tehran continues to be reviewing it.
James Reynolds25 March 2026 14:28
Iran has reviewed US proposals and considers them extreme, official says
Iran has reviewed a US proposal to finish the battle and considers its situations extreme, Iran’s Press TV cited an official as saying on Wednesday, saying Tehran will finish the battle solely at a time of its personal selecting and if its situations are met.
James Reynolds25 March 2026 14:25
Iran calls for recognition over its sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz
Iran calls for recognition of Tehran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, as its “pure, authorized proper”, Iran’s Press TV cited an official as saying on Wednesday, after Tehran reviewed a US proposal to finish the battle and regarded its situations extreme.
James Reynolds25 March 2026 14:25
UK welcomes reported talks between US and Iran
Downing Road says it welcomes “any productive talks” between the US and Iran as Britain works to develop a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The prime minister’s official spokesman mentioned reviews between the 2 international locations had been welcomed and mentioned it supported bringing the battle to “a swift decision”.
“We’re working carefully with worldwide companions to deliver safety and stability within the area,” they mentioned, including the UK was working with companions to develop a viable plan to safeguard transport by way of the important thing oil route.
Jane Dalton25 March 2026 14:02
Recap: US negotiating with itself, says Tehran after Trump proposes 15-point peace plan
Iran has ridiculed Donald Trump’s bid to get peace talks again on observe, suggesting the US is simply “negotiating with itself” amid reviews the US has supplied Iran a 15-point plan to finish the battle.
Iranian navy spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari mentioned on Wednesday that “somebody like us won’t ever come to phrases with somebody such as you – not now, not ever” as Tehran continued to dismiss Trump’s claims he was actively negotiating peace.
Trump instructed reporters late on Tuesday that Iran “need to make a deal so badly” and has agreed to “by no means have a nuclear weapon” as US and Israeli media reported on a rumoured plan to dismantle Iran’s nuclear amenities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian officers apparently consider peace talks are a ruse, nevertheless, amid reviews the Pentagon has ordered some 2,000 troopers to the Center East.
Iran in the meantime mentioned that it has opened the Strait of Hormuz for “non-hostile vessels” as long as they coordinate with the Iranian authorities, providing a lifeline to markets disrupted by the battle.
James Reynolds25 March 2026 13:59
Iranian assaults pose existential menace, Gulf states warn
Gulf Arab states have instructed the UN Human Rights Council they face an existential menace from Iranian assaults on their infrastructure, which the UN human-rights chief mentioned may represent battle crimes.
The battle on Iran has sparked large-scale Iranian retaliation within the type of drone and missile strikes on power and civilian infrastructure in Gulf international locations, killing civilians and driving up oil costs.
“We’re seeing an existential menace to worldwide and regional safety. This aggressive strategy is undermining worldwide regulation and sovereignty,” Kuwait’s ambassador Naser Abdullah HM Alhayen instructed the council.
Different Gulf states mentioned Iran’s actions had been designed to unfold terror. The United Arab Emirates’ ambassador Jamal Jama al Musharakh denounced Iran’s “try to destabilise the worldwide order by way of reckless adventures of expansionism”.
International locations on the 47-member council adopted a movement condemning Iran’s “unprovoked and deliberate” strikes, looking for reparations from Iran and asking the UN to observe the state of affairs.
Iran defended its actions, saying greater than 1,500 civilians had been killed within the US-Israeli strikes to this point.
Iran’s ambassador to the UN Ali Bahreini, referring to Israel, mentioned: “We struggle on behalf of all of you towards an enemy that, if not restrained at this time, will likely be past containment tomorrow.”
Jane Dalton25 March 2026 13:45
Pictured: Second Tel Aviv struck by Iranian missile


James Reynolds25 March 2026 13:32
How has Iran responded to reviews of a peace plan within the works?
Iranian officers point out the regime isn’t contemplating the US plans for a peace deal.
Ebrahim Zolfaqari, the highest spokesperson for Iran’s joint navy command, mentioned on Wednesday: “Has the extent of your interior battle reached the stage of you (Trump) negotiating with your self?”
“Individuals like us can by no means get together with individuals such as you. As we’ve got at all times mentioned … nobody like us will make a cope with you. Not now. Not ever.”
Iran’s management has beforehand mentioned it can not negotiate with the U.S. as Washington has attacked the nation twice throughout high-level negotiations previously two years.
Iran had a “very dangerous expertise with American diplomacy,” Iran’s international ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei instructed India Immediately on Tuesday.
There was no dialogue or negotiations with Washington, as Iran’s armed forces are targeted on defending the nation, he added.
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