US‑Iran war sees mediators push 10‑day ceasefire amid ongoing strikes
The United States and Iran have been locked in a war that began on 28 February 2026, with U.S. forces carrying out a tenth consecutive night of airstrikes on Iranian targets. Regional powers – Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Pakistan and others – have offered a ten‑day cease‑fire proposal aimed at reviving the June memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran and reopening the strategic Hormuz Strait for oil traffic. President Donald Trump has not yet accepted the plan; officials say the White House is reviewing the offer while urging Israel to avoid actions that could close the diplomatic window.
Iranian officials confirm they have received mediation proposals and say diplomatic channels remain active, even as they stress the need to defend national interests. Egypt’s foreign minister described the Trump‑backed peace plan as the only guarantee for stability, while analysts in the region describe the original MoU as a “lie” or diversionary tactic. The fighting has escalated on both sides, with attacks on civilian infrastructure in Iran and retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases and civilian sites in Gulf states such as Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait. No cease‑fire has been implemented yet, but the proposal remains under discussion.