Iran and Israel traded attacks as Tehran defiantly refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve of a deadline set...

DUBAI: Iran and Israel traded attacks on Tuesday (Apr 7) as Tehran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the

Iran rejected proposals for a temporary ceasefire, instead demanding a permanent end to the conflict and lifting of sanctions

Former White House Iran adviser Nate Swanson warns that US threats of rapid strikes are largely psychological and unlikely to shift Tehran’s calculus, as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz and prospects for a near-term deal remain slim.

The US president threatened Iran saying "the entire country can be taken out in one night - and that night might be tomorrow night".

Iran has reportedly conveyed a 10-point response to US proposals for ending the war to Pakistan, rejecting a temporary cease-fire and demanding a permanent end to hostilities as US President Donald Trump's deadline for massive strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure entered its final hours.