- Israel’s ambassador to Washington and the head of Israel’s armed forces say the war with Iran is "not close to ending”, directly contradicting President Trump's claims of winding down the offensive.
- On Sunday, Israel’s ambassador said his country would “continue with this campaign until we bring this regime to its knees”, accusing Iran of misrepresenting its military capabilities.
- Recent Iranian attacks on Saturday injured at least 180 people after targeting an Israeli nuclear site, following earlier US and Israeli strikes on 28 February that killed Ayatollah Khamenei.
- President Trump has threatened to target civilian infrastructure in Iran, as the US struggles to demonstrate progress in the conflict, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining blocked by Iranian forces.
- The ongoing conflict has resulted in surging global gas prices due to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, building on President Trump's previous actions such as exiting the JCPOA and the assassination of Qassem Soleimani.
IN FULL