The Digest:
Israeli strikes have killed the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Majid Khademi, as President Donald Trump threatened to "devastate" Iranian civilian infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday. Iran's deputy foreign minister accused Trump of "publicly threatening to commit war crimes." Meanwhile, reports suggest a potential 45-day ceasefire mediated by Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey is under discussion. Oil prices dropped 2.2% amid ceasefire speculation.
Key Points:
- The killing of a top intelligence chief escalates the Iran-Israel shadow war.
- Trump's ultimatum raises the stakes with a threat to hit civilian targets.
- Global oil prices remain volatile due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
- A potential ceasefire could de-escalate the wider Middle East conflict.
- Gulf nations, including Kuwait and UAE, reported fresh attacks on their soil.
Sources: AFP
