WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran has 48 hours to strike a deal on opening up the Strait of Hormuz or face "Hell."
"Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "Time is running out -- 48 hours before all Hell will reign (sic) down on them," Trump said. (Trump-Iran-Hormuz)
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LIMA -- At least one person died and 47 others were injured Friday night in an incident at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Peru's capital here, authorities said.
Local media reported that visitors to the stadium were pushing each other due to a lack of space. The situation escalated when several people fell and were trampled by the crowd, causing multiple injuries and the death of one person who did not receive medical attention in time. (Peru-Accident)
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BAKU -- Azerbaijan has dispatched a third batch of humanitarian aid to Iran, the state news agency AZERTAC reported on Saturday.
The move, aimed at helping meet urgent needs in Iran, followed a phone call on March 8 between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (Azerbaijan-Iran-Aid)
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JERUSALEM -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday said in a statement that it has struck key infrastructure sites across Tehran.
Guided by intelligence, the IDF struck several defense sites, including an aerial defense facility of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) storing missiles intended to target aircraft, according to the statement. (Israel-Iran-Attack)
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GAZA -- Hamas on Friday called for the start of work of a transitional Palestinian administrative committee to manage the Gaza Strip and implement the provisions of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
The group made the appeal in a statement following a two-day visit by its delegation, led by Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya, to Cairo, where it held meetings with Egyptian officials, mediators and Palestinian factions. (Gaza Strip-Hamas-Israel)
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WASHINGTON -- As many as 365 U.S. troops have been wounded in action as of Friday since the United States and Israel launched massive attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, according to an online update from the Pentagon.
Of those injured, 247 were Army soldiers, 63 Navy sailors, 19 Marines and 36 Air Force airmen. (U.S.-War Casualties) ■
