US envoy 'hopeful' for meetings with Iran 'this week', as Tehran says Israel hit nuclear sites
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Overnight strikes in Tehran triggered air defense activations and explosions, with Iranian officials accusing the US and Israel of illegal attacks on civilian infrastructure including schools and hospitals.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the attacks, stating they contradict US President Trump's extended diplomacy deadline and vowed Iran would exact a heavy price in response.
- The Israeli military targeted Iran's Arak heavy water plant and other sites, with Iran confirming no casualties or contamination from the strikes.
- The ongoing conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused significant disruptions to global energy supplies and other critical goods, driving up prices worldwide.
- Despite the attacks, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff expressed hope for meetings with Iran this week to discuss a 15-point peace deal, while US officials remain confident of achieving their objectives without deploying ground troops.
