Tehran rejected a ceasefire proposal conveyed through Pakistan and insists on a complete cessation of hostilities, according to information from the state agency IRNA.
Iran's response encompassed 10 points, including the cessation of conflicts in the region, a protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the lifting of sanctions and restoration.
The peace agreement proposed with the mediation of Pakistan called for an immediate ceasefire, followed by negotiations for a more comprehensive agreement within 15-20 days, according to an informed source.
Trump, threatening to "unleash hell" on Iran if an agreement is not reached by 8:00 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday (06:00 April 8 in Bishkek. - Note: Kaktus.media), stated that the deadline is final.
At a press conference, he noted that "Iran can be destroyed in one night, and that night could be tomorrow," hinting at Tuesday. He promised to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges, disregarding potential accusations of war crimes or the reaction of the 93 million population.
According to Trump, if an agreement with Tehran is not reached, "every bridge in Iran will be destroyed" by midnight Eastern Time on Wednesday (10:00 April 8 in Bishkek. - Note: Kaktus.media), and "every power plant will disappear - it will burn, explode, and never be used again."
Strikes on Universities
Iran's top military leadership responded to Trump's threats, stating that he "lives in illusions," characterizing his rhetoric as "rude and arrogant," and his threats as unfounded, according to a statement from spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari on state television.Following these comments, Iran's Deputy Minister of Sports Alireza Rahimi called on artists and athletes to form "human chains" around power plants across the country on Tuesday.
"We will unite to say: attacking civilian infrastructure is a war crime," Rahimi wrote on X.
Iran's UN envoy stated that Trump's publication of threats against Iranian infrastructure is "a direct incitement to terrorism and clear evidence of intent to commit war crimes under international law."
Experts also point out that strikes on civilian facilities, such as power plants and bridges, could be classified as war crimes. Trump added that Iranians are "ready to endure this for freedom" and claimed that the US intercepted messages from Iranians requesting bombings.
Iran also promised to retaliate for the US and Israel's strike on Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, which occurred on Monday morning and damaged the artificial intelligence data center and other facilities, according to WANA agency.
"The aggressors will see our power," said Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on X. Iran's Minister of Science accused the US and Israel of striking around 30 universities during the conflict.
Rescue Operation
At the same press conference, Trump and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth praised the successful operation to evacuate an American pilot from Iran, made possible after his plane was shot down on Friday.This operation took place amid growing concerns about the impact of nearly six weeks of war on the global economy, including skyrocketing fuel prices. The conflict has also negatively affected Trump's approval ratings and raised concerns among Republicans ahead of the midterm elections in November.
On Monday, new airstrikes were reported across the region. According to Hegseth, this day became the most intense in terms of strikes since the beginning of the war, with even more expected on Tuesday.
Israeli military reported early Tuesday morning the completion of a series of airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure in Tehran and other areas.
A residential area in Tehran was hit by a strike on Tuesday, and rescue services are searching through the rubble, according to the Iranian Red Crescent website.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure and pursue its leaders "one by one." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the strike on a petrochemical facility in southern Iran is part of a strategy to dismantle the "financial machine" of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Retaliatory Actions
A man carries a child's bicycle after a missile strike from Iran in Israel. Photo: Reuters / Nir Elias.
Iran's attack on a vessel linked to Israel and ongoing strikes on neighboring countries demonstrate that the country retains capabilities for retaliatory actions, despite Trump's claims that its missile and drone technologies have been destroyed.
On Monday, Israel faced significant missile attacks: sirens sounded across the country, and the sound of interceptions was heard.
Early Tuesday morning, Israeli military detected missile launches from Iran towards Israel. "Air defense systems are working to intercept the threat," the Israel Defense Forces reported.
The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain simultaneously issued warnings to the population: the UAE reported the operation of air defense systems against missile threats, Saudi Arabia activated early warning sirens in the Eastern Province, and Bahrain urged citizens to seek shelter.
According to the human rights organization HRANA, thousands of people have died during the war with Iran in the Middle East, including 3,546 people in Iran and nearly 1,500 in Lebanon.
