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2026 Iran War: 2026-04-12

Sunday, April 12, 2026 13 updates Last updated 05:30 UTC
05:30 UTC Breaking

Pope Leo XIV issues strongest condemnation yet of US-Israeli war in Iran

Pope Leo XIV criticized the "delusion of impotence" fueling the US-Israeli military campaign in Iran, marking his most direct condemnation of the conflict since it began. The statement comes as diplomatic efforts in Islamabad failed to produce a ceasefire agreement between the warring parties.
04:07 UTC

Pakistan deploys fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under joint defense pact against Iranian drones

Pakistani fighter jets and support aircraft have been transferred to King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia as part of a mutual defense agreement between the two countries. The Pakistani Defense Ministry stated the deployment aims to enhance counter-drone operations against Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles and improve joint military coordination.
04:06 UTC

Two US naval destroyers transit Strait of Hormuz for first time since war began

The US Navy confirmed that two destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such passage since the Iran war began. The transit comes as the strategic waterway remains a central point of contention in failed Islamabad negotiations, with Iran maintaining it will keep the strait closed until a mutually acceptable framework is reached.
04:06 UTC Breaking

Islamabad talks collapse as Iran rejects US demands, Vance says no agreement reached

US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad ended without agreement after Iran rejected American demands including handing over enriched uranium and opening the Strait of Hormuz without confirmed Iranian sovereignty. Vice President JD Vance stated the US would return home without a deal, while Iranian state media accused Washington of attempting to achieve through diplomacy what it could not through war. Tasnim reported that technical talks made initial progress but the Strait of Hormuz remained a fundamental point of disagreement.
02:05 UTC

Trump claims complete destruction of Iranian military on Truth Social

President Trump posted on Truth Social that the United States has completely destroyed Irans military, including their entire Navy and Air Force, and that their leadership is dead. The statement comes as negotiations in Islamabad continue amid reports of deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides refusing to budge on fundamental issues.
02:04 UTC

Western media circulates AI-generated image of Vance-Qalibaf meeting in Islamabad

Dutch national broadcaster NOS and Pakistani outlets circulated an AI-generated image purporting to show US Vice President JD Vance meeting Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. Analysts identified discrepancies including incorrect clothing colors, missing Khamenei pin, and altered facial features. The incident occurred after Iran reportedly refused to allow a photo-op of the meeting.
02:04 UTC

Netanyahu vows Israel will continue fighting Iran, criticizes Erdogan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel under his leadership will continue to fight Irans regime and its proxies. The statement came in response to Turkish prosecutors seeking prison sentences totaling up to 4,596 years for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials on charges including crimes against humanity and genocide.
02:04 UTC

US intelligence estimates Iran retains approximately 2,000 ballistic missiles despite campaign

US intelligence officials assess that Iran still possesses roughly 2,000 mid-range ballistic missiles capable of reaching US bases and Tel Aviv, according to the Wall Street Journal. The assessment contradicts Defense Secretary Hegseth claims that Irans missile program was functionally destroyed, with officials warning many remaining launchers could be repaired or extracted from damaged underground bunkers.
00:05 UTC

Pope Leo XIV issues strongest condemnation yet of US-Israeli war in Iran

Pope Leo XIV blasted the delusion of impotence fueling the US-Israeli war in Iran, marking his strongest condemnation of the conflict to date. The statement adds to growing international pressure on the military campaign against Iran.
00:04 UTC

Trump claims US destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels in Strait of Hormuz

President Trump stated that the US military has destroyed most of Iran's mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the waterway remains safe for commercial shipping. According to reports, 16 Iranian mine-laying ships have been eliminated in recent US operations.
00:04 UTC

Conflicting reports on US naval destroyers near Strait of Hormuz

The US confirmed two naval destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz in a first since the Iran war began. However, a regional intelligence official cited by Bloomberg says the destroyers were turned back after IRGC threats. The conflicting accounts highlight the ongoing tensions around the strategic waterway.
00:04 UTC

High-ranking IRGC delegation arrives in Islamabad as US-Iran negotiations set to continue Sunday

A high-ranking IRGC delegation landed in Islamabad, signaling that some sort of framework could be reached or that negotiations will be extended. Iranian media reports that talks between the US and Iran will continue on Sunday, despite hours of deadlock due to what Tasnim News described as excessive US demands.
00:04 UTC Breaking

US-Iran trilateral talks in Islamabad reach stalemate over Strait of Hormuz control

Trilateral talks between the US, Iran, and Pakistan in Islamabad have hit a deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz. According to initial reports, the US refuses to allow Iran to collect tolls or control the strategic waterway, while Iran insists on its sovereign rights. Pakistani diplomatic sources say a proposal for joint patrols in the Strait has been tabled. Iranian journalist Sara Massoumi noted the US refused to negotiate on the initially agreed 10-point framework.