WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV/ISLAMABAD — Iran launched multiple missile attacks on Israel on Tuesday, triggering air raid sirens in several areas, including Tel Aviv, following a temporary US pause on threats to strike Iran power plants, the Israeli military said. Homes in northern Israel were damaged by falling debris from interceptions, but no casualties were reported.
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The attacks came hours after Donald Trump announced a five-day postponement of a planned strike on Iran’s energy grid, citing “very good and productive” talks with Iranian officials aimed at a “complete and total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East.” Trump’s statement briefly lifted global markets, sending oil prices below $100 a barrel and boosting share prices.
Middle East war live: Trump says US, Iran are talking as Tehran fires new missiles at Israel
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However, Iran’s Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf denied any negotiations with the US, calling reports of talks “fakenews” meant to manipulate financial markets. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned of fresh attacks on US targets and dismissed Trump’s remarks as psychological operations.
Despite conflicting signals, reports indicate that Pakistan, along with Egypt, Oman, and Gulf states are relaying messages between the US and Iran, with a possible direct meeting in Islamabad later this week. US Vice President JD Vance, along with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are expected to engage Iranian officials.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed coordinating with Trump and continuing military operations in Lebanon and Iran, emphasizing a possible negotiated settlement that preserves Israel’s strategic interests.
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Iranian and Pakistani leaders, including Masoud Pezeshkian and Shehbaz Sharif, discussed the regional impact of the conflict, which has killed over 2,000 people and led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over prolonged disruptions to global energy supplies.