Trump says US may go away Iran battle in 2-3 weeks and not using a deal; Iran’s FM Araghchi says he has no religion in talks.
Revealed On 1 Apr 2026
United States President Donald Trump has mentioned Tehran doesn’t must make a deal for him to finish the battle, including that the battle may finish in two to a few weeks, however Iran’s International Minister Abbas Araghchi mentioned he has no religion in talks with Washington.
US-Israeli assaults proceed throughout Iran, with pharmaceutical firms and metal vegetation in Isfahan and Farokhshahr among the many websites hit, in response to Iranian media and officers.
Israeli assaults additionally proceed in Lebanon, as Israeli Protection Minister Israel Katz mentioned properties within the south can be demolished and a whole lot of 1000’s of displaced Lebanese wouldn’t be allowed to return.
In Iran
- Ongoing strikes: US-Israeli air assaults proceed throughout the nation, concentrating on industrial and civilian websites, together with metal vegetation, pharmaceutical amenities, port infrastructure, meteorology amenities and a residential advanced, in response to Iranian state media and the Pink Crescent. Iranian media have reported explosions in cities together with Ahvaz, Shiraz, Isfahan, Karaj, Kermanshah and Bandar Abbas.
- An Iranian official says US-Israeli forces bombed the Tofigh Daru pharmaceutical uncooked materials models in Tehran, destroying its analysis and improvement division and dealing a “blow to the nationwide medical provide chain”.
- Ahmad Nafisi, a prime official in Iran’s Hormozgan province, mentioned enemy fighter jets bombed the Shahid Haqqani passenger pier within the metropolis of Bandar Abbas on Wednesday. He condemned the “felony” assault on civilian infrastructure and mentioned nobody was killed or wounded.
- Desalination plant hit: A desalination plant on Qeshm Island within the Strait of Hormuz was knocked out by strikes and is now out of service, Iranian media reported.
- Iran’s diplomatic stance: International Minister Abbas Araghchi informed Al Jazeera that messages have been exchanged with Washington and [US Special Envoy Steve] Witkoff, however there are not any negotiations and Tehran has “zero” belief within the US.
- ‘Not as straightforward’ for Trump to stroll away from battle: Analyst Trita Parsi mentioned it’s unlikely the battle will finish rapidly or the Strait of Hormuz will reopen quickly, including Iran will doubtless proceed to manage and assault the waterway and that it’s “not as straightforward for Trump to simply stroll out” of the battle.
- Greater than 2,000 Iranians have been killed and 1000’s of civilian websites, together with hospitals, colleges, universities and pharmaceutical factories, have been attacked by Israel and the US. Focusing on of civilian websites is taken into account a battle crime.
Conflict diplomacy
- NATO allies withdraw assist: Spain, France and Italy have restricted US army operations, closing airspace, denying base entry and limiting logistical assist.
- China pushes for ceasefire: China and Pakistan proposed a five-point plan together with a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as Beijing steps up diplomatic efforts.
- Regional diplomacy: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have held talks on the Iran battle amid efforts to revive stability within the Center East.
- Worldwide designations: Argentina, beneath pro-Trump President Javier Milei, formally designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist” organisation.
- Vatican urges de-escalation: Pope Leo XIV mentioned he hoped Trump was trying to finish the battle and referred to as for a halt to the violence. Leo not often makes direct appeals to nationwide leaders, however he has been stepping up criticism of the Iran battle in current weeks.
Within the Gulf
- Kuwait beneath menace: Iranian drone assaults have repeatedly focused Kuwait’s airport, and the airspace has been closed since February 28, with Saudi Arabia offering buses to airports in Dammam and Qaisumah.
- Air raid sirens in Bahrain: Warning sirens sounded a number of occasions, and authorities informed residents to stay calm and head to the closest secure locations.
- Saudi Arabia intercepts drones: The Ministry of Protection mentioned it destroyed two extra drones amid ongoing missile and drone assaults because the battle started.
- ‘Unknown projectile’ hits tanker off Qatar: A vessel was broken north of Doha, however all crew have been secure and there was no environmental affect, the UK Maritime Commerce Operations company mentioned.
Within the US
- US battle timeline: Trump mentioned the battle may finish in “two to a few weeks” and a deal isn’t required, whereas Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth mentioned the US is “negotiating with bombs” and warned the approaching days will likely be decisive.
- Financial affect: The battle and its uncertainty have led to surging oil costs and volatility in international vitality markets. US Senator Chris Coons acknowledged that the battle is driving up the prices of groceries, utility payments, and mortgages for American households.
In Israel
- Assaults inside Israel: Iran and Hezbollah proceed coordinated assaults, concentrating on key infrastructure and northern cities, and inflicting energy outages because the state of emergency stays in place and Israelis put together for the Passover vacation.
- The Channel 12 broadcaster mentioned on Wednesday {that a} drone infiltrated northern Israel over town of Kiryat Shmona. The intrusion set off alarms within the Safad space, and the hunt for the drone was persevering with.
- Channel 12 additionally mentioned “loud explosions” and “a number of crash websites” have been reported in central Israel following the launch of missiles from Iran. It mentioned the assault – which set off alarms in Gush Dan, Sharon and Samaria (occupied West Financial institution) areas – has ended. There have been no experiences of casualties, it added.
- The Israeli army has intercepted a missile launched from Yemen in the direction of southern Israel, and no casualties have been reported from the incident, in response to Channel 12.
- The Israeli army claims “greater than 800 air drive assault flights have been carried out in Iran, dropping roughly 16,000 munitions.”
- Israel’s battle stance: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned Iran’s regional allies not pose an “existential menace”, however Israel intends to proceed the battle and its Lebanon offensive.
- Israel, the ‘elephant within the room’: Reporting from Tehran, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Vall says Iran might view a US withdrawal as a victory, however Israel’s ongoing battle in Lebanon and Tehran’s assist for its allies may extend the battle.
In Lebanon, Iraq
- Regional threats: The Iraqi armed group Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada warned that if US troops use Kuwaiti territory to launch a land invasion into Iran, it might escalate the battle into an “all-out battle”.
- Israeli operations in Lebanon: Israel is urgent forward with a floor invasion and heavy bombardment, issuing mass evacuation orders and planning a “safety zone”, with officers saying a number of areas could also be occupied after the battle.
- Rising casualties and displacement: Israeli assaults have killed greater than 1,200 individuals and displaced 1.2 million in Lebanon since March 2.
