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Iran war live: US demands Tehran accept defeat; Israel pounds Lebanon

Iranian official describes the US’s 15-point plan to end the war as ‘maximalist’ as state television outlines five conditions for peace.

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Al Jazeera Live

By Lyndal Rowlands and Zaid Sabah
Published On 26 Mar 2026

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  • US warns Iran to accept defeat or be “hit harder” than ever before, as Tehran rejects talks and pledges to continue fighting.
  • US-Israeli strikes on Iran continue as Iranian missiles target central and northern Israel.