US-Iran: Two different realities for the future of the war - Oil nears $100 again

Iran reported on Wednesday that no "tangible progress" has been achieved in its discussions with the United States concerning an end to the Middle East conflict, even as fighting flared anew in the Gulf and Lebanon. The lack of headway was highlighted by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Araghchi indicated that while messages were exchanged regarding the need to cease attacks on Beirut, the negotiation process itself saw no concrete advancements. He issued a stark warning, stating that any aggression against the Lebanese capital would lead to a "full-scale resumption" of war. This statement came after Israeli strikes targeted the Hezbollah movement in Lebanon, a group aligned with Tehran.

These remarks stood in sharp contrast to comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, who expressed optimism about the ongoing negotiations, suggesting a deal might be reached over the weekend. Trump also indicated a desire to separate the talks concerning Lebanon from those involving Iran, a notion Tehran rejects, insisting the conflicts are interconnected.

Adding to the regional tensions, Kuwait accused Tehran of attacking its airport, marking the first known deadly incident since the conflict began. Meanwhile, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a largely symbolic resolution calling for the withdrawal of American troops from the Middle East, a move seen by observers as a setback for President Trump, though its passage through the Senate and implementation remain uncertain.

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Αν οποιαδήποτε επίθεση εναντίον της λιβανικής πρωτεύουσας θα οδηγούσε στην «επανέναρξη του πολέμου σε μεγάλη κλίμακα».