Noontime News Recap: US strikes Iran as diplomacy widens and Ukraine peace talks gather pace
President Donald Trump said the United States has won the war with Iran and warned that renewed fighting was highly unlikely, after US forces struck Qeshm Island and other targets, a sharp escalation that he cast as a decisive victory. 🔗At the same time, diplomacy has not stopped. Iran has put forward a new two day proposal through Qatari mediators, and Washington is examining it as talks continue over Tehran's nuclear programme ahead of a White House meeting. 🔗Iran is also tightening domestic security controls, warning of tough punishment for protests as authorities try to project firmness amid fears of... [Continue Reading]
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US strikes in Iran as Trump says war has been won and warns of further attacks
US President Donald Trump said the United States has "won" the war with Iran and warned that renewed fighting was "highly unlikely," as US forces struck Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the next decision on further strikes would depend on whether Iran signs what he called a very strong agreement. Trump also said the US had identified additional infrastructure targets, including power plants and bridges, if the conflict continues.Explosions were reported on Sunday evening in Mahshahr, Qeshm, Sirik and Bandar Abbas, according to the supplied reports. Iran's Tasnim news agency said a US projectile struck Qeshm... [Continue Reading]