Iran launched a new wave of missiles against Israel, hours after US President Donald Trump announced ‘very good’ talks to end the war, despite Tehran denying any dialogue had taken place. The attacks come amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, with the US playing a key role in the conflict. According to US Department of State, the US has been in talks with several countries in the region to find a peaceful solution.
The situation is being closely monitored by countries around the world, including South Africa, which relies heavily on oil imports and could be affected by any disruption to global oil supplies. The price of oil has already risen by 5% in recent days, and further increases could have a significant impact on the South African economy.
Iran’s Denial of Talks
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s speaker of parliament, denied that any talks had taken place, saying that Trump was trying to ‘manipulate the financial and oil markets’. This denial has been echoed by the Iranian foreign ministry, which said that no negotiations had taken place.
US Involvement
The US has been actively involved in the conflict, with Trump warning that if talks failed, the US would ‘just keep bombing our little hearts out’. The US has also been in talks with Pakistan, which has offered to help bring peace to the region. According to The White House, the US is committed to finding a peaceful solution to the conflict.
Here are 5 key developments in the conflict:
- Iran has launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel
- The US has announced ‘very good’ talks to end the war, despite Tehran’s denial
- Pakistan has offered to help bring peace to the region
- The price of oil has risen by 5% in recent days
- The conflict could have a significant impact on the South African economy
