An American leader warned he would order military action to disable Iran’s energy infrastructure, including power and desalination sites, and said oil prices could surge for months. The remarks, shared online and in an interview, were criticised as excessive and unrealistic.

Parents in Minab describe the day a local school was hit during a US military action on 28 February. Families detail urgent searches and unanswered calls, and are seeking accountability and clarity over how the incident happened and why a civilian site was struck.

Washington said its campaign against Iran could end within weeks, with no negotiations under way. Israel vowed to press on and may widen operations against sites linked to weapons development, heightening regional tensions despite diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis.

Trump has extended by 10 days the deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying talks are progressing and suspending planned military action. Washington says Tehran is considering concessions and inspections, while analysts caution shipping and energy markets remain exposed.