The United States has announced that Tuesday will see the largest volume of strikes against Iran since the military campaign began on February 28 — an escalation that comes after Tehran rejected a ceasefire and peace-talks proposal.
At a briefing, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said that, under the direction of President Donald Trump, the strikes on Monday were the most intense so far, and that Tuesday’s would be even larger if Iran failed to agree to US terms. He warned Iran to “choose wisely,” stressing that the president “does not play around.”
President Trump had set a deadline of Tuesday 8 pm EDT (Wednesday 5:30 am IST) for Tehran to accept US demands and cease retaliation. According to reports, Tehran refused the ceasefire and instead submitted a counterproposal with multiple clauses calling for a permanent end to hostilities, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanctions, and reconstruction efforts.
Trump rejected Iran’s response, describing his deadline as final and warning that the US could “take out” Iran in one night if its conditions were not met. He also threatened to target Iranian infrastructure — including power plants and bridges — dismissing concerns about potential war crimes or the impact on civilians.
Iran’s refusal to accept a ceasefire and the subsequent escalation highlight the deepening conflict, with the US increasing military pressure while Tehran remains defiant. International concern continues to grow over the potential humanitarian and geopolitical consequences of the intensifying strikes.
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