Trump rejects settling Iran war, raises prospect of killing all its potential leaders

Summary

US President Donald Trump dismissed negotiations with Iran, suggesting the conflict may continue until Iran's military and leadership are eliminated. The war has escalated with strikes across Iran and regional tensions rising.

Key Points
  • US President Donald Trump rejected negotiating with Iran, indicating the war could end only if Iran’s military and leadership are destroyed.
  • Israel conducted fresh strikes across Iran, and a fire hit a government office block in Kuwait following drone attacks.
  • Iran’s president apologized to neighboring countries affected by Iran’s attacks and called for suspension of strikes unless origin is from their territory.
  • The conflict has led to increased oil prices and disrupted energy production in the Gulf due to attacks and retaliations among the involved countries.
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