Israel claims to have killed top military leader as Iran dismisses Trump’s 15-point peace plan

This morning, the United States and Iran appear to be at a stalemate with no clear path to a ceasefire

Fighting across the region continued overnight, sirens blaring in Jerusalem as multiple waves of missile attacks hit Israel

with interceptions reported over the West Bank, even as far as the United Arab Emirates

In Abu Dhabi, two people were killed and three others wounded by falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile

In Israel, two people were hurt in a blast north of Tel Aviv in Kfar Qasim as rescue crews responded to one of several barrages

Meanwhile, Israel is expanding its strikes inside Iran. New video shows damage in the port city of Bandar Abbas, with additional targets hit in Isfahan, according to the Israeli military

Despite President Donald Trump's claims, Iran wants to make a deal, quote, so badly they're afraid to say it

signs this morning point the other way. Iran's parliament is now moving to formalize fees

on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could shake global oil supply

And a state outlet reports Iran Houthis are ready to enter the fight Behind the scenes the Trump administration is trying to find an off Officials tell CNN they working to set up talks as early as this weekend

with Vice President J.D. Vance expected to travel, possibly to Pakistan or Turkey

though plans remain fluid. The White House is escalating its warning. Press Secretary Caroline Levitt says if Iran does not accept that it has been, quote

defeated militarily, Trump is prepared to act. But the president's preference is always peace

There does not need to be any more death and destruction. But if Iran fails to accept the reality of the current moment

if they fail to understand that they have been defeated militarily and will continue to be

President Trump will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before

President Trump does not bluff and he is prepared to unleash hell

Markets are reacting. Oil prices climbed again Thursday after Iran rejected the 15-point Trump administration plan

Brent crude, the global benchmark, is up about 1.5 percent, just over $98 a barrel

after sitting below $95 a day ago. U.S. crude is also rising more than 2 percent to top $92 a barrel

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