Israel hits Iranian petrochemical plant in massive gas field as mediators float ceasefire proposal

Israel has attacked a major petrochemical plant in Iran's South Pars natural gas field and killed a top Revolutionary Guard commander while vowing to hunt down more top officials. The attacks raise questions about a new ceasefire proposal for the U.S. and Iran. Mediators from Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey have proposed a 45-day pause and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and the U.S. have not responded. Meanwhile, oil prices have surged. U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to reopen the strait is set for Monday night Washington time.