Day 57 | Uncertainty remains around the status of US-Iran peace talks
The 2026 Iran War began on February 28, when the United States and ‘Israel’ launched a large-scale attack on Iran, unleashing nearly 900 airstrikes within 12 hours on the Islamic Republic’s missile systems, air defenses, nuclear facilities, military bases, and leadership targets.
The assault followed years of shadow conflict, including direct missile exchanges in 2024 and a limited 12-day war in 2025 that damaged Iran’s nuclear and ballistic capabilities.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior officials were killed in the opening strikes. Iran responded within hours, launching waves of ballistic missiles and drones at ‘Israel’, US bases, and targets across the Gulf.
On April 8, the United States, Iran, and ‘Israel’ agreed to a temporary two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, with Iran committing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while negotiations continue toward a broader agreement.
The fragile truce has since come under strain, particularly as ‘Israel’ launched major bombardments in Lebanon and clashes with the Iran-backed group Hezbollah intensified.
Iran says it dismantles groups linked to external actors in west
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had dismantled several groups it described as being linked to hostile external actors in the country’s western region.
In a statement carried by Iranian media, the IRGC said the networks were operating with the aim of facilitating conditions for attacks from across the border.
International flights resume at Imam Khomeini Airport in Iran
Iranian state television reported the resumption of international flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport starting early this morning.
The announcement confirmed that air traffic operations returned to normal after a temporary disruption.
Iran says Araghchi carries Tehran’s response to Pakistan army chief proposals
Iranian state television reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is carrying Tehran’s formal response to proposals made by Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir during his visit to Islamabad.
According to the report, the response is “comprehensive” and takes into account all of Iran’s observations regarding the discussions held with the Pakistani side.
Iran’s Araghchi meets Pakistan army chief in Islamabad
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir in Islamabad, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, citing the foreign ministry.
