It is the latest attack by Iran and Iranian-backed militias using drones and missiles on the Kurdistan region. Iranian-backed militias have launched more than 500 attacks since February 28.
Syria has kept out of the war; its president pledged a stable Syria that could offer partnerships in energy and economy. But all of that might change as Syria may vote to join a war after all.
Pezeshkian's declaration comes as Trump's deadline to reach a deal and open the Strait of Hormuz approaches its end.
Israel said the targeted Shiraz facility produced key missile-related chemical components, while new military footage showed strikes on Iranian air defense systems.
Trump has threatened to escalate strikes against Iran's power plants and bridges if a deal, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, is not reached by 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
A diplomatic memo cited by The Times says Iran’s supreme leader is in severe condition and unable to take part in decision-making, deepening uncertainty over who is running the country.
Instead of a temporary ceasefire, the proposal calls for a complete end to the attacks, an end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the lifting of all sanctions, the NYT wrote.
In a series of strikes overnight on Sunday, the IDF targeted three airports across Iran holding Iranian Air Force and IRGC Air Force capabilities.
The evacuations were suspended after an individual who was contracted to provide services to the WHO in Gaza was killed during a security incident, Tedros said.
Saudi Arabia's defense ministry said on Tuesday that air defenses intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched towards the Eastern region.
Since the onset of the war with Iran, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has declined by more than 90%, a disruption that the UN warns could send 45 million people worldwide into acute hunger.
