Iran snubs Trump’s 48-hour ceasefire gamble, shattering hopes of end to war

Iran has rejected a 48-hour ceasefire proposed by the US, intensifying the ongoing war that started on February 28. The conflict has resulted in over 1,340 deaths, including Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and has expanded to target US assets and allied territories across the region.
The US and Israel have continued coordinated strikes on Iranian military and economic targets. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks against Israel and US assets in the region. The conflict has resulted in significant losses for the US Air Force, including at least seven destroyed aircraft. US and Israeli strikes have targeted Iran's critical infrastructure, particularly its energy sector. The war has also exposed fractures within the US military leadership, with reports of internal tensions and senior officials being removed. The conflict risks widening further as additional regional actors become entangled.
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