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The United States and Iran have traded fresh strikes, straining an already fragile ceasefire as weeks of talks fail to reach a deal. The US military carried out “self‑defense strikes” on Iranian radar and drone sites after Iran downed an American MQ‑1 drone. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards then targeted a US air base.
Meanwhile, Israel expanded its offensive in Lebanon, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing to push deeper. Key sticking points include Iran’s nuclear programme and Tehran’s demand that the fighting stop.
Key Points:
Global oil supplies remain at risk with the Strait of Hormuz blockaded.
US and Iran are drifting toward wider direct military confrontation.
Lebanon’s civilian casualties will likely rise as Israel expands operations.
Iran’s demand for $12bn in frozen assets before nuclear talks complicates diplomacy.
A failed deal could trigger a renewed war in the Middle East and higher energy prices worldwide.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday as diplomatic efforts struggle to contain both the US‑Iran and Israel‑Lebanon fronts.
Sources: Channels Television (AFP)
