The conflict enters its 27th day, White House insists US and Iran are still negotiating, Iran may open a new front.

The White House reiterated on the 25th that negotiations between the United States and Iran are still ongoing, and warned Iran to "not misjudge the situation again." Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian believes that Iran's "exchange of information" through mediators does not mean negotiations with the United States. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated on the 25th that Israel is "continuing full force" in its military actions against Iran. Two senior U.S. government officials disclosed to the media that the U.S. is trying to arrange a meeting in Pakistan this weekend to discuss a "withdrawal plan" for ending U.S. military actions against Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister: Israel is pushing the U.S. towards conflict

In an interview with state television on the 25th, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian stated that the current war is neither Iran's war nor America's war, but rather Israel is pushing the U.S. towards conflict.

Amir-Abdollahian claimed that Israel is the main driver of the war. The primary task of the U.S. is to ensure Israel's security, and its military deployments in the Middle East are aimed at protecting Israel, even at the cost of everything for Israel's safety. Israel's goal is to achieve the "Greater Israel Plan," coveting the territories of several countries in the region.

Amir-Abdollahian stated that this war reveals many facts: U.S. military bases in the region not only fail to ensure the security of host countries but also become factors of instability; if these countries suffer attacks, it is precisely due to the existence of these bases.

The White House insists that U.S.-Iran negotiations are ongoing, threatening Iran to "not misjudge"

U.S. White House Press Secretary Levitt stated at a press conference on the 25th that negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are still ongoing, and warned Iran to "not misjudge the situation again."

When asked about Iran's rejection of the U.S. proposed 15-point plan aimed at ending the conflict, Levitt stated that "negotiations are still ongoing," but was unwilling to disclose specific details of the negotiations, saying the White House has never confirmed a "complete plan," and some of the media reports are not entirely accurate.

Regarding media reports about possible talks between the U.S. and Iran later this week in Pakistan, Levitt did not confirm, stating that "any related news should not be considered an official conclusion until the White House issues a formal announcement."

Levitt threatened that Iran should "face reality," "not misjudge the situation again," and seize the "last opportunity" to "cooperate" with the U.S.

Netanyahu states "continuing full force" airstrikes on Iran; U.S. media reports Israel fears Trump may suddenly call for a ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated on the 25th that Israel is "continuing full force" in its military actions against Iran. According to a report by the U.S. New York Times, due to concerns that President Trump may suddenly end the war, Israel is racing against time to carry out as many airstrikes as possible on priority targets within Iran.

Netanyahu made these remarks during a video conference with local government leaders in northern Israel. Sources from Israeli security agencies disclosed to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz that the focus of the Israeli military's airstrikes has shifted from Iranian government targets to military targets, including weapons production facilities and military assets.

The report stated that the Israel Defense Forces believe that striking military targets is crucial to preventing the Iranian military from restoring its military capabilities in the medium to long term.

The New York Times reported on the 25th, citing senior Israeli officials and informed sources, that given the increasing likelihood of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, Netanyahu ordered on the 24th to destroy as many Iranian military industrial facilities as possible within the next 48 hours after learning that the U.S. was drafting a 15-point plan aimed at ending military actions against Iran.

The report indicated that the Israeli government is showing this sense of urgency, reflecting internal concerns that Trump may announce the initiation of peace negotiations at any moment. The Israeli government believes that the 15-point plan fails to ensure sufficient containment of Iran's nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities.

Additionally, the Israel Times reported that the "wartime restrictions" imposed on Israeli airspace are expected to last until April 16. Since the joint U.S.-Israel military actions against Iran began on February 28, Israeli airspace has been closed to most commercial flights. Currently, only Israeli airlines are permitted to operate limited "wartime flights."

Iranian Foreign Minister: Ceasefire without guarantees will lead to a cycle of war

In an interview with state television on the 25th, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian stated that a ceasefire without guarantees will only lead to a cycle of war. Iran demands that the hostile side end the war according to Iran's proposed requirements and ensure that the war does not recur, while compensating the Iranian people for their losses.

Iranian Foreign Minister: Iran is "exchanging information" with the U.S. through mediators, not negotiating

In an interview with state television on the 25th, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian stated that in recent days, the U.S. has conveyed proposals regarding ending the war to Iran through several friendly countries, and the Iranian leadership is studying them, but Iran's "exchange of information" through these mediators does not mean negotiations with the U.S.

Iranian President emphasizes unity to safeguard national interests

Iranian President Raisi stated on social media on the 25th that, as emphasized by Iran's late Supreme Leader, a "unified voice" must be raised on major national issues.

He stated that on issues of war and its management, all decision-making bodies maintain high unity and coordinated action under the guidance of the Supreme Leader. This unity provides a solid guarantee for effective governance, crisis response, and safeguarding national interests.

Guterres calls on the U.S. and Israel to end the war against Iran, appoints envoy to address the conflict

On the 25th, United Nations Secretary-General Guterres spoke to the media regarding the situation in the Middle East, calling on the U.S. and Israel to end the war against Iran, while urging Iran to stop attacking neighboring countries. He has appointed Jean Arnaud as his personal envoy to lead the United Nations' efforts to address this conflict and its consequences.

Jean Arnaud is a senior French diplomat who has served as the UN Secretary-General's special representative for Colombia, Afghanistan, Burundi, and other countries.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have shot down a U.S. F-18 fighter jet

On the 25th, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on social media that Iran's air defense system accurately hit a U.S. F-18 fighter jet that afternoon, causing it to crash into the Indian Ocean. The Revolutionary Guard stated that this was the fourth successful interception of U.S. and Israeli aircraft by this system.

Iranian media: Iran may open a new front in the Strait of Mandeb

According to a report by Iran's Tasnim News Agency on the 25th, an unnamed Iranian military source stated that if the enemy attempts to launch ground operations against Iranian islands or mainland, or exert pressure on Iran through naval actions in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, Iran will open a new front in the Strait of Mandeb.

The Strait of Mandeb connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden and is known as the "throat" that links the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Indian Oceans, referred to as the "water corridor" connecting the three continents of Eurasia and Africa. This Iranian military source stated that Iran has both the will and the capability to threaten the Strait of Mandeb. If the Americans want to use foolish actions to open the Strait of Hormuz, they must be careful not to create another strait that brings them difficulties and troubles.

Mohammed Bouhaity, a member of the political bureau of the Houthi armed group in Yemen, stated to RIA Novosti on the 20th that the Houthis are considering all possible options to support Iran in resisting U.S. and Israeli attacks. If they have to close the Strait of Mandeb, the Houthis will only attack ships from countries that participate in the attacks on Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine.

U.S. media: The White House plans to hold a meeting in Pakistan this weekend to discuss ceasefire proposals

Two senior U.S. government officials disclosed to the media on the 25th that the U.S. is trying to arrange a meeting in Pakistan this weekend to discuss a "withdrawal plan" for ending U.S. military actions against Iran.

CNN reported, citing these two officials, that according to current plans, U.S. Vice President Vance will travel to Pakistan, and other senior government officials may accompany him. However, the specific time, location, and list of participants for this trip are still uncertain. The meeting may also take place in Turkey.

The report did not mention whether Iran might send representatives to participate in the ceasefire negotiations.

Comprehensive report from Xinhua News Agency