The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has reported that American forces have carried out more than 13,000 strikes on targets in Iran since the start of the conflict. The joint offensive by the United States and Israel began on February 28, and fighting has continued for over five weeks. CENTCOM said the operation, codenamed “Operation Epic Fury,” has so far damaged or destroyed more than 155 Iranian naval vessels.

According to CENTCOM, the targets of the US attacks have included headquarters of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), air defense systems, ballistic missile bases, and naval ships and submarines. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reporting that more than 3,500 people have been killed in Iran since the joint strikes began, including at least 1,665 civilians.

The report underscores the continuing intensity of the US-Israel campaign and the heavy toll on Iranian infrastructure and civilian life, as the conflict shows no sign of abating.

Saudi Arabia has reopened the King Fahd Causeway, the only road link connecting it with Bahrain, after a temporary closure following an Iranian airstrike. The bridge was shut down as a precaution when debris from an attack on a nearby energy facility raised concerns about potential damage. Authorities confirmed that the causeway was reopened about five hours later.

Social media updates indicated that vehicle movement across the bridge has resumed. The King Fahd Causeway spans approximately 15.5 miles, serving as a vital transportation route between the two Gulf nations.

The reopening restores a key regional connection that had been briefly disrupted by security concerns following the Iranian strike near Saudi Arabia’s Jubail petrochemical complex.

Iran has submitted a 10-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, as the deadline for a possible new U.S. strike approaches. According to Iranian state media, the proposal was delivered to Washington through Pakistan. It calls for guarantees against future attacks on Iran, an end to Israel’s military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the lifting of all economic sanctions. In return, Tehran would lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Under the plan, Iran would collect about two million dollars in fees from each vessel passing through the strait, sharing the revenue with Oman to rebuild war-damaged infrastructure. U.S. President Donald Trump described the proposal as important but insufficient, warning that if the strait is not reopened by the set deadline, large-scale airstrikes on key Iranian infrastructure could follow. Analysts noted that attacks on civilian infrastructure could constitute war crimes under international law.

Iranian media emphasized that the proposal seeks a permanent end to hostilities rather than a temporary truce and includes a protocol for safe maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Observers said that with both sides maintaining hardline positions, a swift resolution remains uncertain.

At least 18 people, including two children, were killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran following US President Donald Trump’s rejection of a ceasefire proposal and his threat to “blow up” the country. According to Iran’s state media, the attacks targeted both military and civilian areas, with Alborz province suffering heavy casualties. The provincial deputy governor confirmed the deaths, while 24 others were reported injured.

Additional strikes were reported at Khorramabad Airport in western Iran, where authorities are assessing the extent of the damage. The Iranian Red Crescent strongly condemned the attacks on civilian areas, claiming that at least 17 non-military sites were hit nationwide. The organization stated that assaults on unarmed civilians violate international humanitarian law and could constitute war crimes.

Iranian media reported that the total death toll from overnight strikes across the country was approaching two dozen, though official figures are still being verified.

A Ukrainian drone attack struck civilian infrastructure in Russia’s Vladimir region, killing three people when a drone hit a residential building, according to the regional governor. The incident was reported on Tuesday, with the governor confirming that the victims included two adults and a seven-year-old boy. A five-year-old girl was also injured and hospitalized with burns.

The governor, Alexander Avdeyev, stated on Telegram that enemy drones targeted civilian infrastructure in the region. The report, citing AFP, did not specify the exact location or the extent of the damage beyond the affected residential building.

Authorities have not released further details about the attack or any potential response measures following the incident.

Israel is reportedly attempting to portray Iran’s railway network as a legitimate military target, according to information cited by Israeli Army Radio from security sources. The sources claim that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) uses the rail system to strengthen its military operations by transporting weapons and supplies across the country.

Analysts suggest that Israel is shaping a narrative to justify potential strikes on such infrastructure, similar to previous actions in Gaza where Israeli forces attacked health facilities. In Iran’s case, Israel is said to be broadening its list of potential targets to include institutions that support the country’s governmental structure, as no signs of internal collapse have yet appeared.

Experts further warn that Israel might adopt strategies aimed at worsening living conditions for ordinary Iranians to incite public unrest against the government. However, they caution that such measures could backfire, uniting even government critics in defense of the state.

Two explosions were heard near Erbil Airport in Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region, where advisers from the US-led anti-jihadist coalition are stationed, according to an AFP journalist. Hours earlier, air defense systems intercepted four missiles aimed at the US Embassy in Erbil. Local authorities also reported a separate deadly drone strike in a civilian area early Tuesday, killing a couple when an Iran-origin drone crashed into their home in Dara Shakran district.

Since the Middle East conflict began on February 28, Iraq-based groups identifying as the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq,” largely backed by Iran, have claimed near-daily attacks on US interests. The US Embassy in Baghdad recently accused Iran-linked Iraqi militias of attempting to kill American diplomats, while the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said it is working to strengthen security and prevent escalation. The Kurdistan region’s Peshmerga forces have also faced repeated attacks, including a drone assault on their headquarters on Monday night.

The Peshmerga Ministry criticized Iraq’s central authorities for failing to take firm action against these attacks, underscoring growing security tensions in the region.

The United Arab Emirates Cabinet has officially approved a six-day public holiday for Eid al-Adha this year, according to Khaleej Times. The decision is based on the expected lunar calendar dates for the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, which may begin on May 18. The main Hajj rituals are expected to take place on May 26, followed by Eid al-Adha on May 27.

Under the approved schedule, UAE residents will have holidays on May 26 for the Hajj day, and from May 27 to 29 for Eid al-Adha. With the regular weekend on May 30 and 31, the total public holiday period will extend from May 26 to May 31, giving citizens and residents six consecutive days off.

The announcement aligns with the country’s practice of determining Islamic holidays based on moon sightings and provides clarity for travel and family planning during the festive period.

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a renewed warning against Iran during a White House press conference on Monday. He said that if Iran refuses to agree to a ceasefire, the United States could destroy key infrastructure, including bridges and power plants. Trump claimed that every bridge in Iran could be destroyed by midnight Tuesday and that power stations could be rendered inoperable. He added that the United States does not seek such an outcome but could act swiftly if necessary. When asked whether attacks on civilian infrastructure might constitute war crimes, Trump avoided the question and rebuked a journalist from The New York Times.

Trump stated that Iran must meet U.S. conditions, including keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, halting its ballistic missile program, and dismantling its nuclear program. He emphasized that Iran would never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Iran’s state news agency reported that Tehran rejected the ceasefire proposal and demanded permanent conflict resolution, safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, war damage compensation, and sanctions removal.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global energy markets, pushing oil prices above $115 per barrel. Iran’s foreign minister has intensified diplomatic outreach to countries such as India, Russia, and Turkey.

At least five people were killed and several others injured in two separate Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s National News Agency (NNA). The attacks took place on April 7, 2026, targeting residential areas in two towns.

The NNA reported that two people were killed when an airstrike hit a house in the town of Marakeh, leaving several others wounded. In a separate nighttime strike on the town of Tair Debba, three people were killed and two others injured. The report did not specify the identities of the victims or the reasons for the attacks.

The incidents mark another escalation of violence in the region, though further details about the circumstances or official responses were not provided in the report.

Mojtaba Khamenei, identified as Iran’s top leader, has been seriously injured and is currently unconscious, according to a report by The Times published on April 7, 2026. The report states that he is receiving treatment at a hospital in the city of Qom and is unable to make state decisions due to his condition.

The Times cited a joint U.S.-Israeli intelligence assessment sent to Gulf Arab states, which described Khamenei’s critical health status. This is reportedly the first detailed disclosure of his current medical condition. The same intelligence report also claimed that preparations are underway for the burial of his father, former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack in Iran on February 28.

Meanwhile, the report noted that the United States proposed a temporary ceasefire to ease tensions, but Tehran rejected it, demanding a permanent end to hostilities, permission to collect tolls from ships in the Strait of Hormuz, national reconstruction, and a halt to attacks on Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that attacks targeting the country’s top officials will not weaken its military power. He made the remarks in a written statement issued early Monday following the killing of Majid Khademi, the intelligence chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Khamenei said Iran has built a strong and organized resistance composed of self-sacrificing fighters and armed forces, which cannot be broken through acts of terror or attacks. Since a joint U.S.-Israeli offensive began on February 28, a series of strikes have targeted Iran’s political and military leadership, resulting in the deaths of several senior officials.

Israel has claimed responsibility for Khademi’s killing and also asserted that it killed Asghar Bagheri, commander of the IRGC’s Quds Force special operations unit. Tehran has not yet issued an official response to these claims.

An Israeli drone strike near a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip killed at least ten people and injured several others on Monday, April 6, according to the Daily Sabah. The attack occurred near the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, where two missiles were reportedly fired. The strike took place despite a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.

Witnesses and medical sources said the incident followed clashes between residents and an armed group allegedly supported by Israel, which had entered the school area and attempted to abduct several people. A local resident, Ahmed al-Maghazi, claimed that Israeli forces launched the attack as residents resisted the armed group. The densely populated area houses many displaced civilians, and it remains unclear how many of the victims were noncombatants.

A video message released by a leader of the armed group claimed responsibility for killing at least five Hamas members, though the authenticity of the video could not be independently verified. Hamas has not issued an immediate response. Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that since the ceasefire began in October 2025, 713 Palestinians have been killed and 1,940 injured.

The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote today, Tuesday, on a resolution aimed at ensuring the safety of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomats indicated that the draft has been significantly softened due to objections from China, a veto-wielding member of the Council. According to Reuters, the revised draft removes authorization for the use of force and instead calls for defensive coordination among member states.

The situation in the region has remained tense since February 28, when the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, leading to a sharp rise in global oil prices. Over the past five weeks, Tehran has largely restricted vessel movement through the Strait of Hormuz, severely affecting global energy supplies. Despite U.S. pressure, Iran has stated it will not fully reopen the strait unless there is a permanent end to the conflict.

Diplomats believe that the softened resolution may attract broader support, but the outcome of the vote remains uncertain.

Iran has rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a temporary ceasefire, insisting that the vital waterway will remain closed until a permanent truce is reached. The decision came as talks continued over a proposed 45-day ceasefire involving the United States, Iran, and regional mediators. Iranian officials told Reuters that Washington is not ready for a lasting peace, and therefore Tehran will not lift the blockade based on short-term agreements.

The announcement followed intensified attacks between Iran, Israel, and the United States. Israeli and American strikes across Iran killed at least 34 people, including six children, and the head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard intelligence, Majid Khademi. Iran responded with missile attacks on Israel, killing four people, and targeted U.S. and Israeli ships in the Indian Ocean. Meanwhile, Lebanon reported 54 health workers killed in Israeli strikes. European Council President António Costa condemned attacks on energy infrastructure as illegal and unacceptable.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry warned of retaliation if its infrastructure is attacked, while U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to reopen the strait expires Tuesday. The situation remains volatile as ceasefire negotiations continue.