Key facts
- At least one Iranian soldier was killed and another injured in clashes in Marivan.
- Iran's Foreign Minister stated that negotiations with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages.
- US President Donald Trump cancelled planned attacks on Iran, citing deal progress.
- The 2026 Iran war has resulted in thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries.
- Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei was assassinated in an Israeli air attack.
At least one Iranian soldier was killed and another injured in clashes with armed men in the western border city of Marivan, Iran, according to Mehr News Agency. This incident occurs amidst a broader conflict and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that negotiations with Oman concerning the future management of the Strait of Hormuz are in their "final stages" and "on the way to being finalised." Concurrently, US President Donald Trump stated he had cancelled planned attacks on Iran, indicating that a deal was near.
The wider conflict, referred to as the 2026 Iran war, has resulted in significant casualties, with estimates ranging from 8,000 to 10,600 killed and 48,775 to 54,805 injured across various countries, including Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, Israel, and Gulf nations. Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRANA) documented 3,636 deaths in Iran as of April 7, comprising 1,701 civilians, 1,221 military personnel, and 714 unclassified individuals. HRANA noted that military casualties are likely higher than reported due to the sensitive nature of military information and limited access.
High-profile assassinations have also occurred, including that of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei in an Israeli air attack on February 28, 2026. Other senior officials confirmed killed by Israeli airstrikes include Iranian defense minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, IRGC commander Mohammad Pakpour, and Defense Council secretary Ali Shamkhani, along with four top Ministry of Intelligence officials. Israel also confirmed the deaths of seven Iranian security leaders. Additionally, Israel assassinated Ali Larijani.