War in the Middle East: Donald Trump postpones his ultimatum, Lebanon appeals to the UN… What to remember

Donald Trump announced Thursday, March 26, that he is delaying until April 6 his ultimatum before possible American strikes against power plants in Iran. He stated that the discussions with the Iranian regime are going “very well.” Meanwhile, Israel claims to have “eliminated” the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ navy, while Lebanon, where at least five people were killed in recent strikes, has decided to bring the matter before the UN Security Council following Israeli actions that threaten its sovereignty. Here are the key events from Thursday, March 26.

Donald Trump delays his ultimatum and mentions discussions with Iran Donald Trump announced that he is postponing until April 6 his ultimatum for possible American strikes against power plants in Iran, affirming that negotiations with Tehran are going “very well.” However, he did not specify the conditions that must be met by then. This is not the first time the American president has delayed his ultimatum. On the other hand, the American envoy, Steve Witkoff, stated that there are “strong signals” regarding the “possibility” of an agreement with the Iranians, while confirming that Washington has presented a 15-point plan for ceasing hostilities to Tehran via Pakistan.

Lebanon brings the matter before the UN Security Council Lebanon, where at least five people were killed in new strikes, has announced its decision to bring the matter before the UN Security Council following Israeli actions that “threaten” its sovereignty. After a government meeting, the Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, specified that this decision was motivated by “the bombing of most bridges over the Litani,” a river that separates part of southern Lebanon from the rest of the country, “the mass displacement of inhabitants,” and “the progression of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory, accompanied by destruction.”

Israel claims to have “eliminated” the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ navy Israeli Defense Minister Israël Katz announced that the army had “eliminated” the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ navy, Alireza Tangsiri, in a video released by his office. Other senior navy officers were also killed, according to the Israeli minister. “The man directly responsible for the terrorist mining and blockade operation in the Strait of Hormuz has been eliminated,” he added, promising to “continue to track down the Guardians’ leaders, the ideological army of the Islamic Republic, one by one.”

Houthi leader warns of a possible “military response” The leader of the Houthi rebels in Yemen, allies of Iran, has threatened a “military response” if the situation in the Middle East requires it. The Houthi movement, which holds a strategic position in the region, has not yet participated in hostilities. “At the slightest evolution of the conflict requiring a military response, we will intervene without delay (…) as we have done in previous phases,” declared Abdel Malek al-Houthi in a speech broadcast by al-Massirah, a television channel affiliated with his movement. The rebel leader did not specify what type of military action his movement might take.