Iran remains in peace talks despite ‘bad faith’ US bombings of Iranian targets
Tehran condemns ‘definitive violation’ but announces no specific reprisals as negotiations near decisive stage
TL;DR
- US bombings of Iranian targets occurred amid ongoing peace talks.
- Iran condemned the US attacks as a violation of a ceasefire but did not retaliate.
- Negotiations are focused on releasing frozen Iranian assets and easing sanctions.
- A separate agreement aims to lift the US blockade of Iranian oil ports and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Hardliners in both countries are pressuring negotiators against making further concessions.
- Iran seeks to strengthen a clause committing Israel to a ceasefire in Lebanon.
- Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon have led to civilian casualties and evacuations.
- Iran's supreme leader predicted the elimination of Israel by 2040 and a diminished US role in the region.