Diplomatic sources said the talks, brokered by several countries, including Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan, are aimed at a temporary ceasefire that could pave the way for a permanent solution to the conflict. However, the sources said the prospects for an agreement were limited, despite the urgency of the situation and the pressure to escalate the war.
New attacks and victims
Despite the negotiations, fighting continued at full intensity.
In Tehran, airstrikes hit a residential building, killing at least 13 people, while parts of the city were left without gas supplies after an attack on energy infrastructure.
At the same time, university facilities were also hit, including Sharif University, further indicating the spread of attacks on key civilian and educational institutions.
On the Israeli side, in Haifa, the bodies of two people were pulled from the rubble of a building hit by a rocket attack, while rescue teams continue to search for anyone who may be buried.
The conflict is engulfing an increasing part of the region
The conflict is increasingly spilling over beyond the borders of Iran and Israel.
The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait were targeted by missiles and drones, with their air defenses working overnight to intercept the attacks. In Abu Dhabi, one person was injured after debris fell on an industrial area following an interception of a missile.
At the same time, attacks on energy infrastructure in the region have also been recorded, including targets related to the oil industry, further raising concerns about the broader economic impact of the conflict.
Trump's deadline and threats to Iran
Additional tensions were also caused by new messages from Washington.
US President Donald Trump has set a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8pm ET on Tuesday, threatening to retaliate with major attacks on infrastructure if it fails to do so.
This strait represents one of the world's most important routes for the transport of energy, through which, under normal circumstances, about a fifth of global oil and gas passes.
Iran has previously rejected the demands and said it would not give in to pressure, warning that any attacks on its infrastructure could lead to a wider regional conflict and retaliation against American interests.
Military operations and direct US involvement
The conflict is further complicated by the direct military involvement of the United States.
After two American military aircraft were shot down during the conflict, American forces carried out a complex rescue operation in mountainous parts of Iran, representing one of the riskiest military moves since the beginning of the war.
These events indicate the deepening involvement of the US in the conflict and increase the risk of direct confrontation with Iran.
Consequences on the global market
Rising tensions are already having visible consequences for the global economy.
The price of oil has risen above $110 per barrel, a direct result of fears of supply disruptions due to the blockade and instability in the Strait of Hormuz.
For weeks, Iran has been using control of this strategic passage as one of its main assets in the conflict, affecting the global energy market and causing concern around the world.
Attacks on infrastructure and growing risks
Infrastructural targets are increasingly becoming the focus of the conflict.
Attacks on energy facilities, bridges and industrial zones increase the risk of long-term consequences for the civilian population, while legal experts warn that targeting individual facilities could raise the issue of violations of international law.
At the same time, reports indicate that petrochemical complexes and industrial zones have also been affected, further deepening the economic and security crisis in the region.
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