The US-Israel offensive against Iran has entered its 91st day. President Trump convened a meeting in the White House Situation Room regarding Iran. White House officials reiterated after the meeting that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons but did not confirm whether Trump had made a decision on a US-Iran agreement. Earlier, Trump reiterated his long-standing demands, including that Iran must commit to never possessing nuclear weapons and must open the Strait of Hormuz. The US announced today that it is dismantling a complex Iranian network that has been 'impersonating and defrauding' dozens of US tech companies to acquire sensitive technology for the Iranian military. Meanwhile, Israeli and Lebanese military officials held 'constructive' talks in Washington. Oil prices fell today as investors anticipate a potential extended ceasefire, with Brent crude at $93 and WTI at $87.36. International organizations warned that if oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz do not return to normal, the world could face fuel shortages during the peak summer demand season.
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
- Category: international