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Escalation in US-Iran conflict follows failed ceasefire talks

Mediated efforts to establish a 48-hour ceasefire between the United States and Iran have reached a deadlock, with Tehran rejecting Washington's conditions. Iranian officials declined a proposal to meet with American counterparts in Islamabad, labeling the U.S. demands unacceptable. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified military pressure, confirming that strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including key bridges and power facilities, will continue. A recent airstrike on a major bridge on the Tehran-Karaj highway reportedly resulted in casualties, which the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned as an act of desperation. Simultaneously, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have launched long-range missiles targeting Tel Aviv and Eilat, while Kuwait reported being hit by projectile and drone attacks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israeli operations against Iran continue in full coordination with the White House. The conflict, which began on February 28, has disrupted regional stability as both sides signal no immediate intention to cease hostilities.

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Sigmalive English · 3 April 2026, 09:40