Tensions in West Asia have flared up after Iran and Israel traded attacks, threatening to derail a fragile truce. The attacks came amid ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington for a peace deal.
Iran's military said it would stop offensive operations, but Israel has vowed to continue strikes in southern Lebanon. The conflict was sparked by an Israeli attack on Beirut's southern suburbs without warning.
Iran has blamed the United States for the escalation, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei saying that no one believes Israel would take action without US coordination.
US President Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire, saying that both sides are looking to do an immediate ceasefire. Final negotiations on a peace deal are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in the way.
