Overview
- President Donald Trump gave Iran a two‑to‑three‑day window to reach a deal and said he was “an hour” from ordering new bombings before Gulf allies asked for more time on Wednesday.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that renewed U.S. or Israeli attacks would make the war extend beyond the Middle East and said Tehran has not deployed all of its military capabilities.
- Iranian negotiators including Abbas Araghchi and chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned of “many more surprises” and a “forceful response” if hostilities resume, while Pakistan continues to mediate indirect talks that remain stalled.
- A U.S. Congressional Research Service report cited in coverage said the U.S. Air Force lost 42 aircraft in prior operations, a detail officials cite as they weigh the risks of renewed military action.
- The short deadline and heated rhetoric have pushed regional governments and markets to press for delay, with Gulf states urging more time and shipping and oil routes such as the Strait of Hormuz staying under close watch.