US-Iran tension has increased amid the news of explosion in Paranad near Tehran. After nuclear talks in Geneva, America sent more than 50 fighter jets to the Middle East. Iran announced temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills.
Iran-US Tension: Amidst the fear of war with America, an explosion took place in Paranad area near Iran’s capital Tehran. Due to this blast, a multi-storey building caught fire. A cloud of smoke was also seen above the building. The place where the fire was seen is an area connected to several military and strategic sites in Tehran province. Government media quoted the Paranad Fire Department as saying that the black smoke seen near the city was due to a fire in the reeds on the banks of the Paranad River. Fire teams are present at the spot and work to extinguish the fire is going on.
Iran’s statement after Geneva talks
According to the report, after the talks in Geneva, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran is preparing a framework for future talks with America. US and Iran officials also acknowledged that some progress has been made in the nuclear talks held in Geneva. However, tension still remains between the two countries.
US sent more than 50 fighter jets to Middle East
Amidst the tension, the US Army has deployed more than 50 fighter jets in the Middle East. This step has been taken at a time when a round of talks regarding the nuclear program has ended in Geneva. Washington’s main focus is to ensure that Iran cannot develop nuclear weapons.
US’s ‘Red Line’: Iran should not make nuclear weapons
After 12 days of war with Israel and regional tension, America has made it clear that it does not want Iran to make nuclear weapons. Speaking to FOX News, US Vice President JD Vance said that talks are continuing, but Iran does not seem ready to accept the “red line” set by former President Donald Trump. Vance said, in some respects, the talks went well and they agreed to meet again, but it is clear that the President has set some red lines on which Iran is not yet willing to work.
Strait of Hormuz temporarily closed
Iran on Tuesday announced a temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills. This step is being seen as a show of strength. This announcement was made at a time when another round of indirect talks were going on in Geneva with the US regarding Tehran’s disputed nuclear program. The Strait of Hormuz is a very important international sea route, through which about 20% of the world’s oil passes. For the first time after America increased military resources in the Middle East, Iran has announced the closure of this waterway.
Fear of regional and global impact
Rising tensions in the Middle East, nuclear talks and actions taken on strategic waterways could impact global energy markets and geopolitical situations. In the coming days, the whole world will keep an eye on the stance of US and Iran.