US & ‘Israel’ at war with Iran | Day 24 coverage
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In the past 24 hours, 'Israeli' emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA), reported that one person was killed following Iranian missile strikes. The victim, a man in his 60s, died after being hit by shrapnel.
MDA said its crews treated 164 people during the same period, including 150 with physical injuries and 14 suffering from anxiety-related symptoms. Among the injured, 12 are in serious condition with wounds caused by shrapnel and blasts, 20 are in moderate condition, and 88 sustained mild injuries.
The 2026 war between ‘Israel’, the United States, and Iran started on February 28 with the launch of Operation Epic Fury, a joint US-‘Israeli’ military campaign. Nearly 900 coordinated strikes were executed within the initial 12 hours, targeting Iranian missile systems, air defenses, military infrastructure, and senior leadership figures across multiple sites.
The operation resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and numerous other high-ranking officials, with explicit objectives of preventing nuclear weapon development, dismantling ballistic missile capabilities, and advancing leadership change.
Iran initiated large-scale retaliatory missile and drone attacks against ‘Israeli’ settlements, US bases, and allied targets throughout the Middle East.
The escalation also encompassed disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces shut it down; heightening risks to global energy supplies.
Subsequent phases featured intensified ‘Israeli’ airstrikes on Iranian fuel depots and energy facilities in Tehran and surrounding provinces, complemented by US efforts to neutralize naval assets and remaining missile infrastructure.
The war produced over 2,000 reported deaths across Iran, ‘Israel’, and Lebanon.
Economic effects have included sharp increases in oil prices and interruptions to international shipping, prompting releases from strategic petroleum reserves to stabilize markets.
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US consulate in Erbil reportedly struck
The US Consulate in Erbil, Iraq, was reportedly hit in an attack on Monday night.
Roya News English has not been able to immediately verify the footage.
Explosions heard in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iraq and Syria
A loud explosion was reported in Syria’s Tartus province.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia faced multiple drone attacks targeting Sultan Air Base.
Explosions also shook Bahrain and Iraq.
AI image of Trump appears on Iranian missile before launch
Images released by Iranian state TV on March 23, showing the 76th wave of missile launches targeting US and 'Israeli' sites, included a controversial scene.
Footage appeared to show a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attaching a poster to a missile bearing an AI-generated image of Donald Trump holding a sign requesting help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before launch.
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Alert period ends in Jordan
Alert period ends in Jordan
Sirens blare in 'Israel's' Dimona, Negev
Air raid sirens were activated in the Negev region, including Dimona and surrounding areas in southern Palestine, as alerts warned of incoming threats from Iran.
Sirens sound in Jordan
Jordanian authorities sound the alarm to alert residents of danger.
Netanyahu says spoke with Trump, vows to protect 'Israel's' interests
'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that he spoke with Donald Trump, saying that the US president believed US-'Israeli' military gains in Iran could be converted into a negotiated agreement that protected 'Israel's' interests.
"President Trump believes there is a chance to leverage the tremendous achievements of the IDF and the US military in order to realise the war's objectives in an agreement — an agreement that will safeguard our vital interests," Netanyahu said in a video statement.
"We will protect our vital interests under any circumstances," he said, adding: "At the same time, we continue to strike both in Iran and in Lebanon."
Iran says messages exchanged with US via mediators to ease tensions
A senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera that messages have been exchanged between Tehran and Washington through Egypt and Turkey, describing the communication as a goodwill effort to reduce tensions.
The official said US President Donald Trump does not have the authority to impose conditions or deadlines on negotiations, adding that Washington has so far refused two key demands: compensation and recognition of what Iran described as aggression against it.
The official also warned that options such as closing the Strait of Hormuz and deploying naval mines remain under consideration in response to any “reckless” US action.
'Israel' foils assassination attempt on Ben Gvir
'Israeli' authorities have charged a 20-year-old man from East Jerusalem in connection with a planned attack targeting National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
Investigations by police and the Shin Bet claimed that the suspect had communicated online with activists in Yemen and Turkey, exchanging messages encouraging attacks inside ‘Israel’.
Iran launches 77th wave of missiles against 'Israel', US
Iranian Revolutionary Guard said it carried out its 77th wave of operations against targets in northern, central, and southern ‘Israel’.
The force said it used “Kheibar Shekan” heavy precision missiles and suicide drones during the attacks, which were described as highly accurate and powerful.
Once again, Iran denies any negotiations with US, calls Trump claims false
Iranian Foreign Ministry officials and senior leaders have rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims of talks with Tehran, saying no negotiations have taken place. The ministry confirmed that while messages from friendly countries conveyed a US request for talks, Iran responded according to its established positions and did not engage in direct discussions.
Iranian state television reported that recent US efforts, including mediation by neighboring countries, were met with no response from Tehran.
Officials emphasized that Trump’s claims of negotiations are “false” and framed them as a tactic to save face amid perceived setbacks in dealing with Iran.
The statements underscore the continued gap between US assertions and Iran’s official stance on diplomatic engagement.
US envoys negotiate with Iran’s parliament speaker: Axios
An 'Israeli' official confirmed that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are holding talks with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian parliament, according to Axios correspondent Barak Ravid.
Trump says he wants to control Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump told reporters the Strait of Hormuz could be “open very soon” if talks with Iran succeed.
On control of the waterway, he said it would be “jointly controlled” and added, “Maybe me.. me and the ayatollah, whoever the ayatollah is, whoever the next Ayatollah.”
Trump also suggested a leadership shift in Iran, saying, “There’s automatically a regime change, but we’re dealing with some people that I find to be very reasonable, very solid,” and added, “The people within know who they are. They’re very respected, and maybe one of them will be exactly what we’re looking for.”
Trump says US speaking to 'top person' in Iran, not supreme leader
US President Donald Trump said Washington is in contact with a “top person” in Iran, though not the supreme leader, as efforts to reach an understanding allegedly continue.
Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One in Palm Beach, Trump added, “If it goes well, we're going to end up with settling this,” in reference to the five-day postponement of energy strikes but cautioned, “Otherwise, we'll just keep bombing our little hearts out.”
He added that talks have achieved “major points of agreement,” while stressing that Tehran must give up its stockpile of enriched uranium as part of any deal.
Although Trump said negotiations aimed at de-escalating the conflict are ongoing, Iranian officials completely denied any talks with Washington.
‘Israel’ sees no imminent end to war
Bloomberg, citing an official in 'Israel', reported that there is no imminent end to the war, with plans to continue military operations while avoiding strikes on energy facilities.
The official also said they were informed in advance of a post by US President Donald Trump regarding Iran.
Trump: Iran wants to make a deal badly, could happen in next 5 days
US President Donald Trump says that Iran wants to make a deal “badly,” which could happen in the next five days, or even sooner.
Speaking to Fox Business, Trump says that talks with Iran took place as recently as last night, led by top White House envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.
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US-Iran talks mediated by Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan, Axios reports
According to Axios, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan facilitated communications between the US and Iran over the past two days.
Senior officials from the three countries held separate meetings with White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
A source told Axios that the mediation is ongoing and focused on ending the war and resolving all remaining issues.
