Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump believes deal with Iran possible by April 6, says 'they are negotiating now'
Why it matters: The April 6 deadline could see a deal or U.S.-approved Israeli attacks on Iranian energy facilities.
- President Trump believes a deal with Iran is possible by April 6, even after threatening to strike Iranian power plants and bridges (Fox News, NYT World).
- The U.S. successfully rescued a second airman whose F-15 jet was downed in Iran (Reuters, NYT World).
- A senior Israeli defence official stated Israel is preparing to attack Iranian energy facilities within the next week, awaiting U.S. approval.
- An Iranian official reported five fatalities from U.S.-Israeli strikes on a petrochemical hub (ISNA news agency).
- Satellite firm Planet Labs will indefinitely withhold images related to the Iran war (The Hindu).
- Thousands in Iraq are rallying against the 'senseless' U.S.-Israel war on Iran (Al Jazeera), highlighting the regional impact (Crisis Group).
Amid escalating tensions, President Trump expressed optimism for a deal with Iran by April 6, despite earlier threats of heavy bombing and an Israeli official confirming preparations to attack Iranian energy facilities within the week. This comes as the U.S. rescued a second downed airman and Iran reported five deaths from U.S.-Israeli strikes, while satellite imagery of the conflict is being withheld.
