Mediators push for US-Iran talks as MoU deadline approaches
Trump says the situation with Iran is ‘going fine’ and US forces are in ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says the situation with Iran is ‘going fine’ and US forces are in ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz.







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At least four killed in US attacks on Iran, as Tehran responds by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.
Iran says two people killed and 11 wounded in a US missile attack on a major border crossing between Iran and Iraq.
An Iranian army spokesman asserts the war will continue until deterrence against further attacks has been achieved.
Analysts say Iran is using Gulf states to pressure Washington while avoiding direct confrontation with US forces.
Iran’s IRGC claims an attack on Jordan while the US embassy issues a warning to Americans in Bahrain.
Outcry as Kuwait says Iranian attacks hit a power and water plant for the second time in two days, causing a fire.
Pressure is expected to build on the Iranian public, as well as global energy markets due to the US blockade.

The US has bombed bridges and energy infrastructure in the seventh straight night of attacks on Iran.
The US military says it’s degrading Iran’s military but has been accused by Tehran of targeting civilian infrastructure.
Iranian forces: missiles and drones fired at US targets in Gulf States.