President Donald Trump warned Iran it had 48 hours to reach a deal or face severe military consequences as regional fighting intensified.
The warning came as US and Iranian forces searched for a missing American airman following reported aircraft losses during escalating hostilities.
Strikes near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant triggered evacuations and raised fears of a dangerous nuclear incident.
Iran claimed attacks on Gulf shipping and economic targets, while officials reported casualties after strikes on a petrochemical facility in southwestern Iran.
The conflict, sparked by US-Israeli strikes more than a month ago, has disrupted global energy markets and heightened tensions across the Middle East.
Iran rejected Trump’s ultimatum, warning of retaliation as both sides expanded attacks on military and economic infrastructure.
Rafael Grossi said radiation levels at Bushehr remained stable but expressed concern over repeated strikes near nuclear facilities.
Missile debris injured civilians in Bahrain and damaged buildings in Dubai, highlighting the widening regional impact of the conflict.