Tag: Middle East Conflict

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran, marking the end of a 12-day conflict. However, tensions remain as missile sirens continue to sound across Israel, and both sides have traded accusations of ceasefire violations. While Israel claims to have achieved all objectives under Operation Rising Lion, Iran issued conflicting statements about the agreement, raising questions about the ceasefire’s stability.

France on Sunday expressed concern over the U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, urging Washington, Tehran, and Tel Aviv to exercise restraint and prevent further escalation. Clarifying it had no role in the strikes, France reiterated its opposition to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and called for a negotiated solution under the Non-Proliferation Treaty. President Emmanuel Macron is holding urgent consultations with international leaders as tensions mount following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of the strikes, which targeted Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan sites.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing “deep concern” over the escalating tensions following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Emphasising the need for immediate de-escalation, Modi called for dialogue and diplomacy to restore regional peace and stability. His remarks came hours after US President Donald Trump announced strikes on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan sites. India’s statement remained neutral, avoiding direct reference to the attacks while underscoring its support for peace in the region.

A day after nominating Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize over his role in easing India-Pakistan tensions, Pakistan strongly condemned the US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Calling the attacks a violation of international law, Islamabad warned of severe regional fallout and urged immediate de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy. The strikes, confirmed by Trump as targeting Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, mark a dramatic escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict, now drawing in the US directly.