The Joint Chiefs of Staff of several countries have called on US President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran, emphasizing the need to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, President Trump claimed that Iran is close to surrendering, stating that there are no high-ranking officials left in the country who can issue a ceasefire declaration. The US President also claimed that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is improving, urging commercial vessels to resume operations, and promising to complete the task within five years to avoid another war with Iran.
Despite the challenges, the Iranian government has confirmed that essential services are still being provided to the public. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, 106 children and 65 women are among the casualties. The Iranian government’s spokesperson stated that out of the 43,000 destroyed structures, 36,500 were residential units.
The US and Israel’s 15-day bombing campaign has resulted in the following casualties:
* 106 children
* 65 women
* 36500 residential units destroyed
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has caused a fuel shortage in India, with the country struggling to meet its demand. This is the second time since the beginning of the war that an attack on the US embassy in Baghdad has occurred.
China has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict, encouraging them to engage in negotiations to resolve their differences. China is committed to playing an active role in reducing tensions between the two countries.
The situation in Gaza has worsened with the recent sandstorm, further complicating the lives of the war-torn Palestinians.
In a separate development, the US Senate has confirmed that the US military conducted a large-scale operation on the Iranian island of Kharg, targeting Iranian naval facilities and destroying several military installations. The operation was carried out in response to an Iranian attack on a US ship.
The Iranian government has warned that the country will defend itself against any further aggression, with the Hamas militant group stating that Iran has the right to defend itself against any attack.
In a related development, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally reprimanded Pakistani batsman Salman Ali Agha for breaching the code of conduct, awarding him one demerit point.
In other news, the Pakistani government has announced that it will reduce the salaries of government employees by 5-30% under austerity measures, with the funds being used to provide relief to the public.
