US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington expects to hold talks with Iran within the week and hopes to receive a response to a proposed 15-point agreement. The statement comes as reports emerge that at least 12 American soldiers were injured in an Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base. Trump claimed the US military campaign against Iran is progressing successfully and that the country is being “crushed.”

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US and Israel of targeting civilian infrastructure, including steel plants, a power station, and a nuclear facility, vowing retaliation. Meanwhile, Gulf states such as the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain reported intercepting Iranian drones and missiles, while explosions were heard in Tehran overnight. Israel confirmed strikes on Iran’s Arak facility, though no casualties or radiation leaks were reported.

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed with Araghchi the possibility of a diplomatic resolution to the crisis, emphasizing respect for international law and regional stability. The situation remains volatile as both military and diplomatic efforts unfold simultaneously.