Rescue teams worked through the night before confirming all four victims dead; among them, an elderly couple, their son, and his partner.

Islamabad's army chief held overnight contacts with the US vice president and Iran's foreign minister; the proposal calls for an immediate ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's commitment to renounce nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief.

Majid Khadami – successor to the commander Israel eliminated during Operation Rising Lion – was killed in a strike on a Revolutionary Guard headquarters, Iranian state media reported.

Do not be fooled. Trump's "Glory be to God" invoked a theological code, far more than a simple “with God’s help.” It is tied to Easter, Ronald Reagan’s “evil empire” speech and the eradication of leaven from the world, making a diplomatic solution harder and pushing toward a decisive blow

Frenzied mediation efforts by Egypt and Oman to secure a short ceasefire have failed after Tehran gave no response. In Washington, officials are demanding the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with no conditions. President Donald Trump has approved operational plans, and officials in Jerusalem and Washington are preparing for the next stage of the campaign.