Vance potentially joining the discussions, even as military operations continue and signs of further escalation intensify. On the ground, Israel said it had killed Asghar Bagheri, identified as the commander of a special operations unit within Iran’s Quds Force, in a strike on Tehran. The Israeli military said he had coordinated operations against Israeli and U.S. targets, though there was no independent confirmation from Iran. Israeli media reported that two missiles were launched from Iran towards Tel Aviv, with debris falling across dozens of locations. An Iranian military spokesperson said Tehran aims to push its “enemy” to a “point of regret” in order to reinforce deterrence.

Source: Daily News Egypt April 06, 2026 20:52 UTC