Iran has announced that it is unwilling to discuss a ceasefire while under assault by Israel amid an escalation of attacks by both adversaries, heightening fears of a broader conflict.
Reuters citing a brief comment from an official who requested anonymity due to the conflict’s delicate nature, stated that Iran has informed Qatari and Omani mediators that formal negotiations will be considered only after they have adequately responded to Israel’s initial strikes. The statement emphasized Iran’s position on not entering talks during ongoing hostilities.
On Friday morning, Israel executed a surprise offensive against Iran, targeting and decimating key figures in Iran’s military leadership and inflicting considerable damage on its nuclear facilities. Israeli authorities have indicated an intention to intensify the military campaign in the coming days.
In what has escalated into the most significant clash between these long-standing adversaries, Iran has pledged retaliation against the recent Israeli actions.
Meanwhile, leaders from several of the globe’s largest economies are set to convene in the Canadian Rockies this Sunday for the Group of Seven (G-7) summit. The meeting is occurring against a backdrop marred by an escalating conflict across the Middle East and the ongoing trade tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump with both allies and adversaries.
