The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported that more than 125,000 civilian sites were damaged during 39 days of war involving U.S. and Israeli air operations that began on February 28, 2026.

The report detailed damage to residential buildings, commercial facilities, schools, universities, health centers, and infrastructure.

Separately, Amnesty International said in a post on X on April 10, 2026, that people in Iran have experienced 1000 hours of internet disruption and called for the immediate restoration of access, describing it as a fundamental human right.

The developments come as a temporary ceasefire holds following Pakistani mediation, with Iran–U.S. talks scheduled in Islamabad.

The Iranian Red Crescent said the conflict lasted 39 days before the ceasefire was announced, while Amnesty highlighted ongoing concerns over communication restrictions during the broader conflict period.

Both reports underscore continuing humanitarian and infrastructure concerns as diplomatic negotiations approach.

Kallas says sanctions alone insufficient, calls for comprehensive negotiations.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said sanctions have limited Iran’s capabilities but called for broader negotiations addressing missile programs, cyber threats, and regional activities.

Speaking after a ceasefire, she said the truce offers an opportunity for expanded talks aimed at long-term peace.

Kallas emphasized coordination with regional partners and reiterated the EU’s position on freedom of navigation and the need to include Lebanon in ceasefire arrangements.

Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said he urged Iran to engage “in good faith” in talks with the United States during a recent call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, AFP reported.

Albares said he also called on Tehran to halt “all missile and drone launches,” adding that the conversation took place two days earlier as diplomatic efforts continue alongside ongoing hostilities.

Hormuz tensions, Lebanon conflict shape fragile diplomacy.

Iran denied sending a delegation to Pakistan, though talks with the U.S. are still scheduled for April 11.

Trump warned over Hormuz access, while Israel confirmed planned talks with Lebanon without a ceasefire. A

P and AFP reported continued disputes over Lebanon, maritime security, and China’s role. Markets rose but oil remained elevated.

Donald Trump on Thursday issued a stark warning to Iran, declaring that U.S. military forces will remain deployed in and around the country until a “real agreement” is fully implemented, and threatening an unprecedented escalation if it collapses.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said all U.S. ships, aircraft, personnel, and additional weaponry would stay in position to ensure what he described as the “lethal prosecution and destruction” of an already weakened adversary.

He warned that if the agreement is not upheld, military action would resume on a scale “bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before.”

Trump emphasized that the core conditions of the agreement include a strict prohibition on nuclear weapons and ensuring the continued security of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit route.

The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday demanded that Iran pay for the damage caused by its recent attacks in the Gulf, while seeking clarification on how the fragile truce with Tehran will ensure a full cessation of hostilities and the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

The call came after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week truce following more than a month of escalating violence. Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain high, with Iran continuing to report attacks while Gulf states, particularly the UAE, say Tehran has struck their territory.

The United States is continuing the deployment of thousands of Marines from San Diego to the Middle East, U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday, even as a fragile ceasefire with Iran takes hold.

The ongoing troop movement underscores Washington’s cautious stance following a 38-day conflict, with senior military leaders emphasizing that U.S. forces remain prepared to resume combat operations if diplomatic efforts fail.

The United States on Wednesday said more than 30,000 targets were struck across Iran during its recent military campaign, as the White House pressed Tehran to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz following reports of its closure despite a ceasefire agreement.

Speaking during a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described any disruption to the vital shipping lane as “completely unacceptable.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel remains prepared to confront Iran if necessary, despite a recently implemented ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

In a televised statement, Netanyahu stressed that Israel’s military campaign objectives have not yet been fully achieved and warned that further action remains possible.

A senior United States official said on Wednesday that a 10-point ceasefire plan circulated by Iran does not reflect the terms agreed upon with the White House, casting uncertainty over the fragile truce between the two sides.

“The document being reported by media outlets is not the working framework,” the official said on condition of anonymity.