Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirmed the killing of its intelligence chief in a targeted attack Monday, as regional tensions reached new heights following reports of a draft US-Iran ceasefire proposal. The developments come amid escalating violence across the Middle East, with parallel strikes reported in Iranian cities and Israel's Haifa region.
Multiple sources indicate both nations received a 45-day ceasefire draft late Sunday, proposing immediate reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This follows US President Donald Trump's ultimatum demanding the waterway's reopening by Tuesday, with threats of "unprecedented" strikes on Iranian infrastructure.
The UN nuclear watchdog confirmed Monday that recent attacks occurred within 75 meters of Iran's Bushehr nuclear facility, raising international concerns. European Council President António Costa warned against escalation, stating that "military posturing cannot achieve lasting peace."
In a related development, Israel's military reportedly assisted in rescuing a downed US airman from Iranian territory, according to Washington's ambassador to Israel. Casualty figures continue rising from Monday's cross-border strikes, with recovery operations ongoing in Haifa's rubble.
