New attacks on energy infrastructure and senior Iranian commanders come as U.S.-mediated ceasefire framework is exchanged with a same-day deadline.
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Israel launched another attack targeting Iran’s South Pars gas field, a major component of the country’s energy production, while also carrying out strikes that killed senior members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, according to officials.
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed what he described as a “powerful strike on the largest petrochemical facility in Iran,” noting that the targeted infrastructure accounts for roughly half of Iran’s petrochemical output. An Israeli military spokesman added that there would be “no immunity” for Iran, even as ceasefire discussions continue.
The latest operation follows a prior strike on the same gas field last month. At that time, President Donald Trump stated the attack would not be repeated unless Iran targeted regional energy infrastructure, warning that the United States would “massively blow up the entirety” of the gas field under those conditions.
In addition to the infrastructure strike, Israeli forces targeted high-ranking Iranian personnel. Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi, identified as the head of intelligence for Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, and Asghar Bakeri, described as a leader within the Quds Force’s covert operations unit, were reportedly killed in strikes carried out in Tehran.
These developments coincide with ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, with mediation involving the United States and Pakistan. A proposed framework for halting hostilities was reportedly prepared overnight and shared among representatives from Washington and Tehran.
The framework outlines a two-stage process beginning with an immediate cessation of hostilities, followed by negotiations toward a longer-term agreement. A source involved in the discussions stated, “All elements need to be agreed today,” referencing the timeline tied to U.S. warnings regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was reported to have held extended overnight discussions with Vice President JD Vance, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. The plan calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as part of an initial ceasefire phase.
If implemented, the proposal would allow a 15- to 20-day period for negotiating a more detailed agreement, with in-person talks expected to take place in Islamabad.
Iranian officials have indicated they are seeking a permanent ceasefire arrangement that includes guarantees against future military action by both the United States and Israel. The expected terms of a final agreement include commitments related to Iran’s nuclear program, specifically that Tehran would not pursue nuclear weapons, in exchange for sanctions relief and access to frozen financial assets.
However, reports indicate that Iranian representatives have rejected the concept of a temporary ceasefire, raising uncertainty about whether the proposed framework will be accepted before the stated deadline.
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