The bombings in the Persian Gulf continue unabated. Israel has struck several military production sites in Isfahan and the area around the Bushehr nuclear power plant. Meanwhile, Iranian missiles have pierced the Iron Dome in the heart of Tel Aviv, and the Israeli army has responded with bombing raids on Tehran as well.
Gulf sources told the Telegraph that the Iranians refuse to sit down with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, accusing them of "treason" following the military strikes that hit Tehran just hours after talks in February. JD Vance, the vice president who remained largely silent during the conflict, is now listed as the lead negotiator in the event of new talks in Islamabad. The alleged negotiations to end the Gulf War are failing to lead to de-escalation. President Trump, at an all-time low in the polls, continues to claim victory, claiming that talks are underway between the US and the Islamic Republic to end the conflict. "I don't like to say it, but we won," he added. "And anyone who claims otherwise is part of the fake news." (THE WAR, ALL THE NEWS)
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced today that they had launched missiles toward Israel, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. Israeli attacks claimed lives in Lebanon overnight.

Tehran then announced that "non-hostile" ships can transit the Strait of Hormuz, provided they are coordinated by Iranian authorities and pay a toll amounting to two million dollars.

News for Wednesday, March 25, 2026:

10:20 a.m. – Iranian Ambassador: "There have not yet been negotiations between the US and Iran."

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan claims there have been no talks between Washington and Tehran so far. US President Donald Trump had spoken of uncertain progress in diplomatic efforts to end the war. "We also learned these details through the media, but according to my information—and contrary to Trump's statements—so far there have been no negotiations, either direct or indirect, between the two countries," Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam said.

8:50 a.m. – Iran, Baghdad: "No talks underway with the US, they've already betrayed us ."

"Look at the facts. Iran is constantly being bombed and missile-launched by the United States and Israel. So their claim of diplomacy and mediation is not credible. Because they started this war and continue to attack Iran. So, can anyone really believe that their claim of mediation is credible?" he said. "So, these kinds of talks are underway between Iran and its neighbors and other friendly countries. We understand that the countries in the region, the neighboring countries, are concerned about the consequences and that everyone is trying in some way to help calm the situation," he said.

8:36 a.m. – Axios: "Iranians are suspicious, fearing another Trump bluff."

Iranian officials reportedly told countries trying to broker peace talks with the United States that they have been deceived twice by President Trump and "don't want to be deceived again," Axios reports, citing a source with direct knowledge of these discussions. The US, the outlet writes, is pushing for in-person peace talks as early as Thursday in Islamabad, Pakistan. But during the two previous rounds of talks, Trump gave the green light to devastating surprise attacks while continuing to declare his desire to reach an agreement. Therefore, Iranian officials reportedly told the mediators—Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey—that US military movements and Trump's decision to send significant reinforcements have heightened their suspicions that his proposal for peace talks is merely a ploy. For the Trump administration, however, this is a sign of its seriousness in negotiating, not bad faith. "Trump has one hand open for a deal and the other is a fist, ready to punch you in the face," a Trump adviser stated. According to Axios, Trump is simultaneously trying to develop options for both diplomacy and military escalation, so he can decide based on developments, US and Israeli officials say. These officials say another two to three weeks of war are expected, even if talks were to take place. The 82nd Airborne Division command has received orders to deploy to the Middle East with a several-thousand-strong infantry brigade. A White House official said a ground operation is an option, but emphasized that Trump has not yet made a decision.

4:46 AM – Iran launches missiles toward Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced today that they fired missiles toward Israel, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, according to state television (IRIB). According to the broadcaster, the Guards targeted several targets in northern and central Israel, including Tel Aviv, as well as two military bases used by the United States in Kuwait, another in Bahrain, and another in Jordan, using "missiles and drones."

3:17 AM – Kuwait responds to attacks with missiles and drones

The Kuwaiti army announced it was "responding to hostile threats from missiles and drones" and urged the population to follow the security instructions issued by the authorities, Al Jazeera's online edition reported. In a statement published on X, the army also clarified that any explosions heard were the result of intercepts. The announcement came after the Kuwaiti National Guard claimed to have shot down five drones in its "areas of responsibility." Earlier, another drone attack had caused a fuel depot at Kuwait International Airport to catch fire.

(Unioneonline/vf)

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