US conducts eleventh airstrike on Iran as diplomatic efforts stall

The United States military carried out its eleventh consecutive wave of airstrikes against Iran overnight, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The strikes targeted aircraft hangars and drone storage facilities, following President Donald Trump's announcement of intensified military operations.

Despite the ongoing military actions, diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran have yielded no results. President Trump stated that the U.S. currently has "no interest" in negotiations with Iran and suggested the possibility of further strikes near key Iranian uranium enrichment facilities.

Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni was reportedly in Pakistan, a nation mediating between the two countries, in an attempt to revive talks. However, it remains unclear whether any progress has been made. The state-run Iranian agency IRNA reported explosions in multiple provinces, including Bushehr, East Azerbaijan, Hamadan, Hormozgan, Khuzestan, and Sistan and Baluchestan.

The escalating conflict has had a notable impact on the global energy market. The price of crude oil has surpassed $92 per barrel, and prices for oil derivatives have also risen in the United States, reflecting the increased geopolitical tension and potential supply disruptions.