Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war at 9.15 AM ET on Wednesday, as the conflict enters its twenty-sixth day.
Israel and Iran continued to trade airstrikes, while Tehran’s military dismissed President Donald Trump‘s assertion that the United States was engaged in talks to end the war, accusing Washington of essentially “negotiating with itself.”
Iran Says US-Israeli Attack Targeted Rescue Teams
A U.S.-Israeli attack targeted rescue workers while they were removing rubble at a bombing site in Tehran, Tasnim news agency reported. The site of the rescue operation was hit by three projectiles.
Iran Seizes Seven Starlink Devices
Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said authorities have arrested 39 people and seized weapons and ammunition, along with at least seven Starlink devices in Tehran.
This comes as a nationwide internet blackout imposed by the Iranian authorities has entered its 26th day, according to NetBlocks.
Thai Oil Tanker Transits Strait Of Hormuz
A Thai oil tanker safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz after diplomatic coordination between Thailand and Iran, Bangchak Corporation confirmed.
Israel Says It Dropped More Than 15,000 Bombs On Iran
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, said that the Israeli army has “crossed the 15,000-munitions threshold” in Iran since the war started on February 28. In a briefing, Katz said that Tel Aviv has approved a new series of targets for strikes in Iran and Lebanon.
Iran Rejects Trump’s Claims Amid Reports Of 15-Point Plan
The unified command of the Iranian Armed Forces, which is dominated by the hardline elite Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), rejected Trump’s claims amid reports that the U.S. has sent a 15-point plan for discussion to …
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