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Ceasefire Rejected
Iran formally rejected the US-led 45-day ceasefire proposal.
“Iran rejected the proposal for a ceasefire. This was announced by the country's state news agency”
Tehran sent a ten-point counter demanding a permanent end to the war and lifting of sanctions.
Trump acknowledged the proposal was significant but not good enough.
More than 3,400 people have died across the region.
Israel struck Iran's South Pars gas field.
Trump threatened to strike power plants and bridges if the Strait remained closed.
Strait of Hormuz and Economic Stakes
Trump set a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran said it has let some vessels through, but none belonged to the US or its allies.
The Strait closure threatened about 20 percent of global oil shipments.
Iran's Foreign Minister said the war was not theirs but Israel pushed the United States into it.
Escalating Violence
The US-Israeli strikes destroyed Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant.
“Trump threatened to continue with ferocious, unyielding resolve”
Iran threatened no mercy or forgiveness in retaliation.
The war extended beyond Iran's borders.
Pressure mounted on Trump amid plunging approval ratings.
The Atlantic Council called the campaign a high-risk gamble.