Iran war: What is happening on day 39 of US-Israeli attacks?

On day 39 of US-Israeli attacks, tensions between the US and Iran have escalated, with President Trump threatening "complete demolition" of Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened by a set deadline. Iran has dismissed these threats as "delusional." US-Israeli attacks within Iran have intensified, targeting universities, oil facilities, and airports, while Iranian missiles and drones continue to strike sites across the Gulf region. Israel claims to have struck Iranian planes, helicopters, and a major petrochemical complex. The UN nuclear watchdog has warned of the danger to nuclear safety due to attacks near Iran's Bushehr atomic power plant. An Israeli strike killed a high-ranking Iranian military official, and attacks on electricity units for the South Pars gasfield are viewed by Iran as a significant escalation aimed at destroying their survival capabilities.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the killing of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence chief, Brig. Gen. Majid Khademi, in a precision strike. According to an Israeli official, Quds Force commander Asghar Bagheri was also eliminated in the same operation. The IDF stated Khademi was responsible for advancing terrorist attacks abroad and overseeing surveillance of Iranian civilians during domestic protests. A senior Israeli official noted Khademi was a high-ranking commander who had evaded previous targeting attempts. Former President Trump hinted at a potential Iran deal amid ongoing negotiations, issuing a 48-hour ultimatum and threatening military action, including targeting power plants and bridges.

Amidst ongoing attacks between Iran, the US, and Israel, mediators have proposed a 45-day ceasefire on April 6, 2026. Recent attacks included US and Israeli strikes on Iran, resulting in over 25 deaths, and Iranian missile strikes on Israel and Gulf Arab neighbors. Targets in Iran included Tehran, where explosions and airstrikes occurred near Sharif University of Technology, and the death of Major General Majid Khademi. Iranian missiles struck Haifa, Israel, causing casualties. The proposal comes as a deadline set by US President Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches. Iran is also calling for increased protection of its nuclear facilities by the UN's nuclear watchdog.