Iran war day 100: US, Iran trade attacks again, raising tensions

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported shooting down two Iranian drones threatening maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the 100-day conflict. Iran responded with missile strikes on US allies Bahrain and Kuwait, drawing condemnation from Gulf states and straining a fragile ceasefire agreed on April 8. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran for talks, carrying a 'special letter' from Pakistan’s army chief and prime minister to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to ISNA. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Naqvi, while Tehran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned US actions as 'flagrant' violations. In Lebanon, an Israeli strike killed two officers and a soldier in a military vehicle in southern Lebanon, while four Israeli reserve soldiers were injured in a drone attack. Jordan’s Foreign Ministry called for an immediate halt to Israeli attacks, labeling them a 'blatant violation' of Lebanon’s sovereignty. Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health also reported two civilian deaths in an Israeli raid on Saksakiyeh. The US plans to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding damage caused by Iran, while Iran demands the release of $24 billion in frozen US assets as a precondition for peace talks. Iranian state media confirmed the national soccer team’s delegation received US visas, though 15 administrative members were denied entry over terrorism concerns, according to a US official. Diplomatic efforts remain stalled, with indirect talks failing to secure a ceasefire or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for Gulf oil and gas shipments. The conflict has deepened humanitarian crises, including food shortages, as warned by the UN.