US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The US-Israel-Iran crisis is also increasingly taking an overflow effect into the greater Middle East, with new attacks on Saudi Arabian territory, increased pressure on Iran’s nuclear program, and increased economic instability.
The current development of the crisis also threatens to put energy markets in the limelight once again, posing the danger of the crisis becoming less containable. Seven months since the outbreak of the crisis presents a challenge to both the US and its allies in the region. US President Trump believes that the crisis could be soon over by the time of the US midterm elections.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Houthis Target Saudi Cities and Energy Sites
The Saudi government states that attacks on southern parts of Saudi Arabia were carried out by the Houthi movement of Yemen.
According to the reports, attacks were directed to Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran whiel among those attacked there were energy facilities and some military installations. There are reports of at least 73 people being injured as per the Saudi government. There have been reports of fires at some energy facilities with the suspension of operations. As per Reuters, attacks were carried out on Saudi Aramco-associated energy installations and a military installation at Khamis Mushait.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Rejects Nuclear Resolution as Political
Iran is very critical about the most recent decision of the IAEA. The IAEA-backed decision has been called a political one by the ambassador of Iran to Austria, Mr. Reza Najafi. He further pointed out that cooperation by the Iranians with the inspectors was dependent on security situation.
As it appears that IAEA board has decided to increase pressure on Tehran regarding access to nuclear sites. The previous IAEA decisions emphasized on the duty of Iran to provide necessary access and information for the purpose of verification.
Iran’s ambassador to the UN in Vienna says a resolution passed by the UN nuclear watchdog is a “political tool”.
Commenting on future requests to inspect the country’s nuclear sites, ambassador Reza Najafi said that Tehran “will cooperate only to the extent that circumstances and safety permit”.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Predicts War Will End After Election
The US president has issued an optimistic political prediction regarding the situation since he believes that the confrontation would cease right after the US midterms. Trump also stated that talks could be arranged with Iran, although the government was not actively pursuing them at the moment.
These statements came in the wake of the ongoing conflict, which continues to impact US families in terms of increasing fuel prices. According to Associated Press, Brent crude climbed past $100 per barrel, whereas US gas cost about $4.22 per gallon.
“All they want is a nuclear weapon, and if they have a nuclear weapon, the whole world is in trouble,” Trump said. “We’re going to have nuclear … there’s going to be a lot of other things on the table that wouldn’t have been on the table three months ago,” he said, without clarifying whether he was referring to negotiations with Iran or options for US military action.
“We’re so far down the line; they have very little country left right now. Yes, a negotiation could possibly happen. This war will end immediately after our election.”
Donald Trump also said that while the US is not looking for a deal with Iran, negotiations “could happen”.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Oil Markets Feel the Pressure
The rise in energy prices is among the most apparent economic effects of the conflict and this was caused by the attacks on the energy production facilities and routes which led to an increase in concerns regarding future supply. The attacks on the oil facilities of Saudi Arabia are especially significant for this country.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: What Comes Next?
The first task that needs to be done is to make sure that different conflicts do not turn into one regional conflict. At the moment, the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthis, the nuclear conflict of Iran with the IAEA and the US-Iranian confrontation become more interconnected. Trump’s prediction that after his election, the war will end can be seen as some kind of political time line, but the new attacks show us that it goes in the opposite way.
Disclaimer: This article is based on reported developments and official claims; figures and battlefield details can change as authorities release new information.
