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Iran war day 94: US strikes Iranian sites; Kuwait intercepts missiles
TL;DR
The US military has targeted Iranian military sites amid ongoing tensions, while Iran's IRGC retaliated by attacking a US base. President Trump claims Iran is eager for a deal.
Key points
- US military strikes Iranian military sites
- Iran's IRGC retaliated by attacking a US base
- Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal
- Negotiations to end the US-Israel war on Iran are ongoing
- Day 94 of the conflict
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The United States military says it has struck Iranian military sites, and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has targeted a US base in response, the latest in a series of exchanges as negotiations to end the three-month US-Israel war on Iran are conducted.
US President Donald Trump also on Monday described Iran as eager to reach an agreement.
“Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for the USA and those that are with us,” he posted on his Truth Social platform.
Here is the latest on the US-Iran negotiations as both sides announced on day 94 of the war on Iran that they traded attacks:
In Iran
- Production restored at South Pars: Iran has restored gas production at three offshore platforms in the South Pars gasfield after Israel attacked them in March.
- US says it attacks Iranian military sites: The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said it conducted “self-defense strikes” on Iranian radar and drone sites in the city of Goruk and on Qeshm Island at the weekend.
- Iran executes two men over January protests: Iran executed two men convicted over their role in antigovernment protests in January, according to the Mizan news agency. The men were found guilty of setting fire to a mosque in Tehran, damaging public property and clashing with security forces, Mizan reported.
War diplomacy
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Iran says messages being sent to US: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is continuing to exchange messages with the US on a deal to end the war.
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Trump’s stance: Araghchi’s comments came after US media reported that Trump has called for tougher terms in the preliminary agreement.
In the Gulf
Q&A
What military actions did the US take against Iran recently?
The US military struck Iranian military sites as part of ongoing hostilities.
How did Iran respond to the US military strikes?
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted a US base in retaliation.
What did President Trump say about negotiations with Iran?
President Trump stated that Iran is eager to reach an agreement that would benefit the US and its allies.
What is the current status of the US-Israel war on Iran?
The conflict has reached day 94, with both sides engaged in a series of military exchanges while negotiations are ongoing.
