US-Israel Attacks on Iran Enter Day 32 Amid Explosions and Rising Tensions
The war on Iran entered its 32nd day on Tuesday as US and Israeli air strikes continued across the country, with powerful explosions reported in Tehran and Isfahan.
In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said communication between Washington and Tehran is ongoing, mostly through intermediaries. He added that the US aims to achieve its war objectives in “weeks, not months.”
US President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iran’s main oil export hub, Kharg Island, along with oil wells and power plants, if no deal is reached soon.
Developments in Iran
- Iranian state media reported that a parliamentary commission approved tolls on vessels transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed due to the conflict.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed the death of its naval commander, Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, in a recent Israeli strike.
- Iran’s navy launched its 87th regional attack of the month, signaling that US claims of neutralizing Iran’s naval capability are inaccurate, according to analysts.
Al Jazeera correspondent Mohamed Vall reported that Iranian leaders are focused on the war effort and remain deeply distrustful of US intentions, doubting that Washington is genuinely prepared for negotiations to end the conflict.
Regional and Global Implications
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the potential targeting of Iran’s energy infrastructure have heightened concerns over global oil supply, coming amid already soaring fuel prices. Analysts warn that prolonged conflict could further destabilize energy markets and escalate the humanitarian crisis in the region.
