As the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict enters its 12th day, President Donald Trump claims military strikes will end 'soon'—but mixed signals and Iran's new demands keep tensions high. 💥 Here's what you need to know:
🔹 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian outlined three non-negotiable conditions to halt the conflict: recognition of Iran's 'legitimate rights,' reparations payments, and ironclad international guarantees against future attacks. The demands were shared via social media platform X amid talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
🔹 Trump called the operation both a 'war' and a short-term 'excursion,' contradicting reports from U.S. and Israeli officials planning at least two more weeks of strikes. Axios revealed no internal consensus exists about when attacks might stop.
🔹 Civilian toll rises: Over 1,300 killed and 9,669 sites destroyed in Iran since fighting began February 28, per UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani. Iran maintains it only targets locations used for attacks against its territory.
🌐 Why it matters: With global markets on edge and oil prices fluctuating, this conflict remains a critical flashpoint for travelers, investors, and policymakers alike. Stay tuned for updates.
