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Israel launches strikes on Iran as US presses talks over Strait of Hormuz
Israeli forces struck targets in the heart of Tehran and in western Iran, targeting missile facilities, while the US advances a ceasefire proposal and extends a deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Mar 27th 2026 · Iran
Insights
- Israel struck sites in Tehran and western Iran used for ballistic missile production and missile storage and launchers.
- US President Donald Trump extended a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6 and said talks were going well.
- The US has offered Iran a 15-point ceasefire proposal that would include relinquishing control of the strait.
- Iran says it is not negotiating despite US claims and threats to its energy infrastructure.
- The conflict has disrupted markets and shipping and the US has ordered additional troops to the region.
Sources
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- FirstFT: Israeli military doubts war will bring down Iranian regime www.ft.com
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- Iran halts 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz, rejects Trump's diplomacy claims www.cbsnews.com
- First Thing: Saudi Arabia urging US to keep up Iran attacks, intelligence source confirms www.theguardian.com
- Iran releases strike images from US–Israeli attacks as war fears escalate www.euronews.com
- Israel says it will continue to "hammer" Iran even as Trump seeks deal with Tehran www.cbsnews.com
- Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz blocked, and threatens another key waterway www.cbsnews.com
- Iran Moves to Formalize Toll Plan in Strait of Hormuz www.nytimes.com
- Iran war: Israel hits Iranian heavy water nuclear reactor www.dw.com
- Iran says nuclear facilities hit by strikes after Israel warns attacks 'will escalate' www.euronews.com
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- Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear facilities as Tehran vows retaliation ‘will no longer be an eye for an eye’ fortune.com
- Iran claims US, Israel struck Khandab heavy water research reactor www.jpost.com
- Iranians suffer from internet blackout as well as US-Israeli strikes www.dw.com
- Iran Moves to Assert Control Over Strait While Trading Strikes With Israel www.nytimes.com