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Today's big sensation in the Iran-Israel-US war: Trump's ceasefire claim, Iran laughs and rejects
(Writing and analysis: Journalist Malik Sarfaraz Hussain Awan – Social Guardian / Humanitarian) According to verified sources Al Jazeera, New York Times, CNN, Reuters, AP and other reputable international news agencies, today, April 1, 2026, the Iran-Israel-US war has entered its fifth week and military operations remain intense, while contradictions in statements and a standstill in diplomatic efforts have further complicated the situation. This evening, Iran launched a large-scale missile attack on central Israel, including Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak, in which about 10 ballistic missiles were fired. Several places, including a coffee shop, were hit and at least 14 people were injured in the attack, including an 11-year-old girl. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards have The Houthis claimed additional missile attacks on Israel in coordination with Iran and Hezbollah. On the other hand, Israel carried out more than 400 airstrikes on several cities in Iran, including Tehran, targeting weapons production sites, ballistic missile factories and infrastructure. The United States also intensified attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities and steel mills and used B-52 bombers, while more than 50 people, including a Hezbollah commander, were killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Speaking of statements, US President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social today that Iran's new regime president has requested a ceasefire from the United States and he made it clear that a ceasefire will not be considered until the Strait of Hormuz is open, free and clear, but Iran will be pushed back to the Stone Age. Trump also said that the United States will withdraw from the Iran operation in two to three weeks and will make an important address to the nation tonight, while he called NATO a paper. Iranian officials openly ridiculed Trump's claim, and the Foreign Minister and other officials called it false and baseless, making it clear that Iran is not asking for a ceasefire, but rather a complete end to the war, which includes guarantees to prevent recurrence of aggression, compensation, and Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials said that Iran is fully prepared to continue fighting until the threat of future aggression is eliminated. The diplomatic efforts are currently stalled. The United States had presented a 15-point plan through Pakistan, which includes sanctions on Iran's nuclear program, missile limits, and opening the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran gave a 5-point counterproposal. China and Pakistan have presented a joint 5-point peace plan, but due to lack of trust between the two sides, no concrete progress has been made. Iran has welcomed Russia as a mediator, but direct talks with the United States and Israel are not taking place. Trump has said that the war can be ended even without a deal. It can be done, but Iran has rejected it. The chances of ending the war currently seem limited because military attacks are ongoing, there is confusion at the diplomatic level, and the global economy is being severely affected by oil prices and the supply chain. A deeper analysis of today's situation is that it is clear from the contradictions in military intensity and statements that the war is still in its acute phase. The United States intends to withdraw in two to three weeks, but due to Iran's strong resistance, the condition of guarantees, and the actions of regional allies, the chances of ending it are less than 50 percent. Both sides are busy trying to weaken each other, but due to global pressure, economic damage, and threats to oil supplies, the path to negotiations may have to be kept open. Otherwise, this long war will further increase regional instability. And the diplomatic efforts of countries like Pakistan are playing an important role. But for success, it is necessary to restore trust between the parties, which does not exist at present. Therefore, today has been a mirror of the contradictions in military intensity statements and diplomatic confusion. If the talks on guarantees move forward in the future, the situation may change in two to three weeks, otherwise the disaster may spread further. This comprehensive report and analysis is based only on today's verified sources and does not include any speculation or rumors.
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India is preparing to embroil Pakistan in a potential conflict on its borders,
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Day 31 of the Iran War: Gulf in Blood, Houthis Open New Front
Analysis Malik Sarfaraz Hussain Awan, March 30, 2026: Friends, analysts and international media viewers, today the situation in the Middle East has reached a very dangerous point and it is no longer just a war between Iran and Israel, but the entire Gulf, the Red Sea and the global energy supply lines have become entangled together, where the 31st day of "Operation Roaring Line" has witnessed intense operations on multiple fronts, and Iran directly targeted the Gulf countries with missiles and drones on a military camp in Kuwait, in which 10 Kuwaiti soldiers were injured, while the Emirates Global Aluminum Plant in the United Arab Emirates and the Al-Baha Factory in Bahrain were also attacked, which the Arab League has strongly condemned and Iran has given a clear message that whoever supports the United States and Israel will also be targeted. Meanwhile, the Houthis in Yemen have fired ballistic missiles and drones at southern Israel, blaring sirens as far as Haifa Port, and have announced that their operations will continue until the attacks on Iran and the axis of resistance stop. Which is a new serious threat to the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab, while on the other hand, the IDF has carried out more than 140 attacks on Iranian missile and drone production sites, including Tehran, and US forces have targeted Iranian command centers, as well as deployed 3,500 additional Marines to the region through the Pentagon, and planning is underway for a possible operation on Iran's main oil export hub, Kharkiv Island. Regarding important statements and contradictions, President Trump made the explosive claim on Air Force One that regime change has occurred in Iran, the leaders have disappeared, and the military has been weakened, and warned that if a deal is not made, Iran's energy facilities and oil wells will be completely destroyed. While the Iranian Foreign Ministry has described this US offer as unrealistic and excessive, it has vowed to respond with full force against a ground attack. And although Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain have condemned Iran's attacks, they are privately worried about the economic losses of the war because this war is now limited to limited attacks. It has escalated into a full-scale regional conflict and the entry of the Houthis is seriously threatening Red Sea shipping, and the biggest game changer is the arrival of thousands of US Marines and the possible occupation of Kharkiv Island, which will severely affect global oil supplies and lead to an energy crisis in Europe and Asia. So the biggest question now is whether there will be a ceasefire by the April 6 deadline or a ground operation on Kharkiv Island will start and set the entire region on fire. And my final thought is that the continuation of this war is now changing the geopolitical map of the region. If there is no ceasefire by the April 6 deadline, a possible US operation on Kharkiv Island will not only paralyze Iran’s economy but could also cause a 20-25% reduction in global oil supplies. China, which is Iran’s largest oil buyer, cannot tolerate this situation and is increasing diplomatic pressure through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, together with Russia. Pakistan, a long-standing ally of the Gulf states on one hand and a direct neighbor of Iran on the other, is now in a most delicate position. Islamabad’s policy of neutrality is commendable, but if the war spreads further, Pakistan’s oil imports, remittances, CPEC projects and border security will all be at risk. Should Pakistan now play an active diplomatic role? Can regional countries make Pakistan a platform for mediation? These questions are a major test not only for Pakistani foreign policy but also for the entire Islamic world. If today’s silence becomes tomorrow’s big price, history will not forgive us.
By Malik Sarfraz Hussain Awan10 days ago in Journal
