Middle East war live: Trump says he could seize Iran's Kharg Island as US ramps up troop buildup
France 24 • • world
Key Points:
- New Zealand's Finance Minister Nicola Willis warned that inflation could rise significantly higher this year and remain above the central bank's target if the Middle East conflict continues, citing Treasury modeling of prolonged supply chain disruptions.
- The Israeli military reported intercepting missiles launched from Iran and announced ongoing strikes on Iranian military infrastructure across Tehran, intensifying the conflict.
- G7 ministers are set to discuss the economic fallout from the Middle East war amid soaring oil and gas prices, while Australia plans to halve its fuel tax for three months to ease rising petrol costs caused by the crisis.
- UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon suffered casualties from an unexplained projectile explosion near their position, with Indonesia confirming one of its personnel was killed and others injured.
- US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has undergone regime change due to the conflict, expressed willingness to negotiate a deal, and indicated intentions to seize Iran's Kharg Island and control its oil, highlighting divisions within his administration on Iran policy.
