Airstrikes Kill 25 in Iran as Mediators Push 45-Day Ceasefire Proposal

A surge in military activity has left more than 25 people dead in various Iranian cities over the last 24 hours. The escalations come as President Donald Trump's Tuesday deadline approaches, with the President threatening to target Iranian power plants and bridges—a move he described as "Power Plant Day and Bridge Day"—should Iran fail to meet U.S. demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Recent strikes have also occurred near the Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, which houses U.S. personnel. On the diplomatic front, a coalition of mediators from Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey delivered a draft proposal for a 45-day ceasefire to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff late Sunday. The proposal seeks the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate long-term peace negotiations. While neither side has officially responded, Iran has previously conditioned any halt in hostilities on financial reparations and guarantees of non-aggression. The conflict, which began following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, is facing increased international scrutiny. The United Nations and legal experts have warned that both nations may be committing war crimes as military operations increasingly target civilian infrastructure. This shift toward legal accountability marks a new phase in the international community's response to the escalating regional war.