The Strait of Discord: When Bullets and Bombs Meet Diplomacy The latest round of tit for tat strikes between the US and Iran has left the world wondering what will bring a respite to this cycle of violence.
As Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession wound its way through the streets of Mashhad, explosions echoed in the distance – a stark reminder that even solemn moments can be hijacked by geopolitics.
The sheer audacity of these strikes is staggering and disturbing. The US claims to have hit 90 military targets, while Iran insists that 14 people have lost their lives and 78 more are injured across five provinces.