U.S. Military carries out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites

The U.S. military conducted "self-defence" strikes in southern Iran amidst ongoing negotiations for an Iran deal. Former President Donald Trump proposed that any new Iran agreement should mandate several additional countries, including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, join the Abraham Accords. The Abraham Accords are U.S.-brokered agreements aimed at normalizing relations with Israel. This proposal adds new diplomatic complications, as countries like Saudi Arabia and Pakistan maintain that Palestinian statehood is a prerequisite for normalizing ties with Israel. The article details the current signatories of the Abraham Accords and the historical recognition of Israel by countries like Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey.