Early Friday morning, air defenses were activated in Tehran and Rasht as huge explosions echoed in western Tehran following reported Israeli strikes on parts of Iran. The dramatic scene has sparked concerns and left residents on edge. 💥
In Washington, uncertainty lingers as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump may decide in the next two weeks whether to authorize a strike against Iran, adding another layer to the volatile situation. 🚀
Meanwhile, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reaffirmed the group’s alignment with Iran, stating that Hezbollah will "act as it deems suitable" to counter what he described as "joint American-Israeli aggression" against Iran. This stance intensifies the regional dynamics even further. 🤔
On the diplomatic front, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to travel to Geneva for talks with French, German, and EU counterparts as well as Iran's foreign minister. The goal is to work toward a peaceful resolution regarding concerns over Iran’s nuclear program and to help ease the rising tensions. 🤝
Stay tuned as we continue to follow this complex conflict where military actions and diplomatic moves are closely intertwined in shaping the region's future.
Reference(s):
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