Iran says it's in 'full-scale war' with US as mediators said to proffer 10-day truce

Key Points:

• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Iran is engaged in a "full-scale war" with the United States and emphasized the need to accept the consequences of this conflict, while Iranian officials criticized US military actions as insincere efforts to end the escalation.
• Diplomatic efforts continue with mediators proposing a 10-day ceasefire aimed at de-escalation and reviving an interim deal from last month, which included a 60-day ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though Israel strongly opposes the agreement.
• Iran insists on maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, and recent attacks on vessels in the area have heightened tensions, with Iran accusing regional adversaries of threatening its security.
• The US is reportedly planning for a potential expansion of military operations against Iran, but Pentagon officials warn of limited munitions stockpiles and troop availability, complicating sustained conflict efforts.
• The Pentagon withheld information about dozens of US soldiers injured and helicopter damage from recent Iranian strikes, while the US confirmed three military deaths linked to the renewed conflict, including two soldiers killed in Jordan and one in Iraq.