The conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran has lasted a month and a half, and the chances of a peace agreement remain uncertain. Talks between the US and Iran, which began in Pakistan over the weekend, have not yet yielded concrete results.
This Monday (13), the date on which the terms of the ceasefire were supposed to come into effect, the United States began blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
The measure provoked an immediate reaction from Iran. According to the Minister of Defense, Brigadier General Majid Ibn Reza, any aggression against the country will result in a “harsh and decisive response”.
Still, the chances of peace have not been completely ruled out. , information later reinforced by a US official to CNN. Trump, however, said he will not accept any proposal that would allow Tehran to develop a nuclear weapon.
Repercussions of the blockade
The US action in Hormuz generated strong international repercussions, with several countries questioning the measure. Russia was one of them: , saying this will hurt global markets.
China also spoke out before the blockade was put into effect, . In response, .
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To Europe,
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) allies, however, stated that they will not get involved in the blockade and that they can act to release the Strait only after the end of hostilities.
Trump x Papa
Amid the conflict, Trump also attacked Pope Leo XIV, who is American. The pontiff had spoken out over the weekend calling for an end to the war, and the president responded, on his Truth Social network, .
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Lebanon and Israel
On another front, Israel continues to attack Lebanon in the week in which representatives from the two countries are scheduled to meet to discuss a ceasefire.
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in southern Lebanon, close to the border with Israel. According to an Israeli official,
