Latest updates from the Middle East show rising tensions amid the Israel-Iran conflict. Early Friday morning, air defenses were activated in Tehran and Rasht as Israel launched strikes on parts of Iran, sparking huge explosions in western Tehran.
The situation is heating up on multiple fronts. U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to decide within the next two weeks whether to order a strike against Iran, as explained by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. This decision could have far-reaching impacts.
Adding fuel to the fire, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reaffirmed the group’s alignment with Iran, warning that it will "act as it deems suitable" against what he described as "joint American-Israeli aggression."
In a bid for peace, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is heading to Geneva for talks with his French and German counterparts, along with the EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Iran's foreign minister, to push for a diplomatic solution over Iran's nuclear program.
For our tech-savvy and globally connected readers, these events are a potent reminder of how international affairs can influence the trends we follow online every day. Stay tuned for more updates as this dynamic story unfolds! ⚡️
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