Iran and Israel intensified attacks on the 25th day of the war, even as Donald Trump signaled possible progress toward talks. Israel pledged to sustain strikes, while Iran disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and halted gas exports to Turkey af

2026-03-25

Iran and Israel intensified attacks on the 25th day of the war, even as Donald Trump signaled possible progress toward talks. Israel pledged to sustain strikes, while Iran disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and halted gas exports to Turkey after attacks on energy infrastructure. Conflicting statements from Tehran cast doubt on negotiations, though contacts via intermediaries were acknowledged. Pakistan and other regional powers are pushing mediation. Oil rebounded above $100 as supply risks mounted, while Gulf states hardened positions amid continued missile and drone attacks.