US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 26 of attacks?

The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran continues, even as efforts to reach a diplomatic solution increase and there are conflicting claims about possible negotiations.Strikes and missile attacks have been reported in Iran, Israel and across the Gulf. At the same time, the US has signalled both military escalation and openness to a deal. The conflict continues to roil global energy markets, especially because of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.Here is what we know:
In Iran

• Tehran rejects US peace plan: Iran confirmed receiving a 15-point peace proposal from the US, but a high-ranking Iranian diplomatic source dismissed it as «extremely maximalist and unreasonable».Massive US troop deployment: US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed there are now more than 50,000 US troops in the Middle East, a deployment that includes two aircraft carriers, 200 combat aircraft, and thousands of arriving forces such as the 82nd Airborne and Marine Expeditionary Units.Iran sees US military build-up as escalation: Iranian officials say Washington’s push for talks alongside troop deployments shows a lack of genuine diplomatic intent.US strikes Iranian infrastructure: CENTCOM released a video showing recent strikes aimed at degrading the military infrastructure and capabilities of the Iranian regime.Domestic confusion: Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Vall reports «total confusion» among Iranians over US claims of diplomacy, as the reality on the ground remains focused on bombardment, missile launches and defence.Iran’s war aims: Analyst Negar Mortazavi said Tehran wants to end the war on its «own terms» and establish enough deterrence to ensure the conflict does not resume once it ends.Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz: Approximately 2,000 vessels and 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, creating severe logistical and humanitarian challenges. In response, France’s military chief is planning talks to help restore maritime navigation.