Iran war day 82: Tehran warns of ‘new fronts’ as Trump sets deadline

Iran’s military leadership vowed to open new fronts and use ‘new equipment and methods’ if the US launches further attacks, following a warning from President Donald Trump that Tehran has two to three days to reach a deal with Washington. Trump claimed Iran is eager to end the conflict quickly, while US Vice President JD Vance reported ‘good progress’ in talks, though a Republican-controlled Senate advanced a War Powers Resolution requiring congressional approval for continued military action. In Iran, authorities released Shahab Dalili, a US permanent resident held for 10 years in Evin Prison, while a US military investigation into a strike on an Iranian school—killing 155 people—remains ongoing without clear responsibility assigned. Journalists noted Trump’s patience with Iran appears thin, despite Gulf-led mediation efforts involving Pakistan and Turkey failing to yield progress. Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 19 people, including children and women, with attacks concentrated in Deir Qanun al-Nahr and other districts. Hezbollah reported 26 clashes with Israeli forces near Haddatha and targeted troop gatherings in multiple areas. In Gaza City, an Israeli air strike ignited ‘massive fires’ in the Nassr neighborhood, though no immediate casualties were reported. China’s President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks centered on energy and weapons agreements, with the Iran and Ukraine wars looming as key concerns. Meanwhile, G7 finance ministers pledged closer economic coordination to mitigate risks from the conflict, which has triggered a global energy crisis. The US Senate’s push for congressional oversight on military actions against Iran contrasts with Trump’s assertion that a resolution is imminent. Stalled diplomacy, rising civilian casualties, and regional escalations heighten fears of renewed military confrontation.