Divya Delhi : The conflict in West Asia intensified as the United States carried out airstrikes on Iran for the third consecutive night, targeting military installations and coastal defence systems. Despite the escalating military action, U.S. President Donald Trump said a diplomatic agreement with Tehran was still “possible,” expressing hope that negotiations could resume. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on U.S.-linked assets and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and disrupting global oil supplies. The renewed violence has pushed oil prices higher and prompted security concerns across the Gulf region. International leaders have urged both sides to exercise restraint and return to diplomatic talks to prevent further escalation. The continuing exchange of attacks threatens regional stability and global energy markets, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a key flashpoint in the crisis
