New Delhi: US President Donald Trump announced in a social media post that he will hold off on bombing Iran’s energy plants and extended the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6.
Troop Movements in the Region
Thousands of additional US troops moved closer to the region, while Israel deployed more forces to southern Lebanon amid tensions with the Iran-backed group Hezbollah.
Rising Tensions and Missile Alerts
Tehran has tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Sirens in Israel warned citizens of incoming missile barrages, and Gulf nations attempted to intercept the fire.
Reports of Strikes in Iran
Heavy strikes were reported in Tehran and other cities in Iran, escalating concerns over the regional conflict.