By Our Correspondent
National News – Israel launched fresh airstrikes on military targets in Tehran on Monday as the ongoing war between Israel and Iran intensified across the Middle East, while United States President Donald Trump suggested that a diplomatic deal with Iran could be reached soon.
The renewed attacks came weeks after joint US-Israeli strikes reportedly killed several top Iranian leaders, triggering a wider regional conflict that has disrupted global oil markets and heightened international tensions.
The Israeli military confirmed it targeted what it described as “terror regime military infrastructure” in Tehran after detecting missile launches from Iran.
In response, Iran fired missiles toward Israel and Gulf states including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, expanding the scope of the conflict and threatening critical infrastructure across the region.
The war, which began after coordinated US-Israeli strikes against Iran in February, has significantly affected the global economy.
Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel for US benchmark crude, while Brent crude approached $117 as shipping disruptions and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of prolonged energy shortages.
Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said the war had already resulted in a political shift in Iran’s leadership, claiming “regime change” had occurred following the deaths of several Iranian officials.
He said the new leadership appeared “more reasonable” and indicated that negotiations could produce a deal soon, although he did not rule out possible ground operations if talks fail.
Diplomatic efforts are underway as Pakistan hosts foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt in Islamabad to explore options for ending the conflict.
Pakistan’s foreign minister said both Iran and the United States had expressed confidence in Islamabad’s mediation role.
However, Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused Washington of using diplomacy as a cover for military expansion, warning that Iranian forces were prepared for a potential US ground invasion.
Meanwhile, ordinary citizens in Tehran say weeks of air raids have left residents exhausted and fearful, with power outages reported after strikes damaged electricity facilities in the Iranian capital and surrounding provinces.
