US Central Command said that in response, it struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites along with coastal radar positions. It described the strikes as retaliation for unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces.
The peace deal between the United States and Iran is once again in the global spotlight as the two parties are set to hold high-level peace talks in Switzerland.
The framework agreement reportedly includes a permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a commitment by both sides to continue negotiations over a final settlement.
On Friday, June 12, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks for the second time to lodge a formal protest after an American strike on Guinea-Bissau-flagged MT Jalveer.
Banks have sanctioned Rs 35,000 crore in loans under ECLGS 5.0 to support MSMEs and airlines affected by the West Asia conflict, with 80,000 applications cleared and fully digital processing completed in 5-7 days.
US President Donald Trump has continued to signal optimism about negotiations with Iran, and diplomatic efforts remain active behind the scenes. Yet the reality on the ground suggests a different picture, one where talks and strikes are happening simultaneously rather than sequentially.