US-Iran War: Day 38 — Live Updates

Satellite images confirm fires at three major UAE energy sites — Asab, Habshan, and Bu Hasa — following Iranian missile strikes, OSINT Defender reports. The Habshan-Fujairah pipeline, a key route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, has been impacted. UAE authorities claimed the missiles were intercepted, but imagery shows significant damage at the sites.

Iran has submitted a 10-point response plan through Pakistan as the framework for ending hostilities with the United States. The proposal, dubbed the "Islamabad Agreement," calls for an immediate ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting of sanctions — to be finalized within 15-20 days. Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir brokered the talks, coordinating with US Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi through the night. The proposal comes as President Trump threatened on Monday to strike Iranian power plants and bridges by Tuesday 8 PM ET if no deal is reached and Hormuz remains closed.

Russia has evacuated 198 staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran as the risk of a nuclear accident increases due to ongoing attacks in the area. No damage to the plant itself reported, but the evacuation has raised significant concerns about nuclear safety.

Mediators Egypt and Pakistan are proposing a last-minute diplomatic solution: a ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and direct US-Iran talks, according to two sources cited by the Jerusalem Post. No confirmation from either side yet, as a deadline approaches Wednesday at 3 a.m. Israel time.

Israel confirmed an airstrike in Tehran killed Majid Khademi, head of the Intelligence Protection Organization of the IRGC. Defense Minister Israel Katz was updated on the strike with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir. The IRGC confirmed Khademi is dead in a statement carried by Tasnim news agency.

Israel confirms killing the chief of intelligence in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Majid Khademi, in an airstrike in Tehran on Monday. Defense Minister Israel Katz says he was updated on the strike during an assessment with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir. Khademi served as head of the Intelligence Protection Organization of the IRGC and Intelligence Organization of the IRGC, according to the IRGC statement carried by Tasnim news agency.

Al-Araby TV correspondent reports an explosion heard in Tel Aviv as a result of Iranian shelling. The attack comes amid continued Iranian missile barrages targeting Israeli cities. Israeli air defenses have been activated across the country as waves of projectiles continue to be launched from Iran toward Israeli territory.

Two sources tell the Jerusalem Post that mediators Egypt and Pakistan are attempting a last-minute diplomatic solution: a ceasefire agreement, the Strait of Hormuz reopening, and the start of direct talks between the US and Iran. The proposal comes as Trump's deadline approaches Wednesday at 3 a.m. Israel time. No confirmation from either side yet on whether they accept the terms.

One crew member of the downed American F-15 has been rescued and is safe, while the search continues for the second pilot amid ongoing tensions and military actions in the region. The rescue operation faced challenges including engagement with Iranian forces.

The American Victoria Base in Baghdad was attacked by an Iranian drone, according to reports from warmonitors. The attack is part of ongoing Iranian strikes targeting US positions in Iraq amid the broader Iran-Israel conflict.

Irans military has dismissed the US ultimatum demanding Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid. Senator Lindsey Graham expressed support for Trumps 48-hour ultimatum, warning of severe military consequences. Meanwhile, discussions are reportedly underway for a potential 45-day ceasefire between the US and Iran.

Russia has evacuated 198 staff members from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran due to increasing risk of a nuclear accident from ongoing attacks in the area. No damage to the plant itself has been reported, but the situation has raised significant concerns about nuclear safety in the Gulf region.

An Iranian missile struck the BAPCO petroleum refinery in Bahrain, marking one of the farthest-ranging Iranian ballistic missile attacks since the conflict began. The attack represents an escalation of Irans retaliatory campaign beyond Israeli and US military targets in the region. No casualties or hazardous material leaks have been reported at the facility so far.

Russia has evacuated 198 personnel from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran following ongoing attacks in the surrounding area, according to OSINT reports. The evacuation raises concerns about nuclear safety risks at the facility, though no damage to the plant itself has been reported. The International Atomic Energy Agency has not issued a public statement on the situation.