Defense chiefs from 35 countries discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz as Iran resists pressure and regional tensions escalate.

Trump Delays Iran Strike Deadline to April 6

House Speaker Mike Johnson claims "Operation Epic Fury" is nearing its conclusion with objectives met, even as the Pentagon deploys elite paratroopers. Meanwhile, Tehran has officially dismissed Washington’s 15-point peace framework, setting its own "non-negotiable" conditions for an end to the month-long war.

Senator Bernie Sanders has launched a legislative strike against the Biden-Trump transition era's war funding. Citing over 1,300 deaths since the February 28 escalation, Sanders is calling for an end to the "blank check" for military operations in the Middle East.

Iran says “non-hostile” ships can pass the Strait of Hormuz, but vessels linked to the US and Israel may face restrictions amid rising tensions.