Tembisa Fakude warns Middle East instability will persist without compromise or firm assurances

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Tensions continues to escalate in the Middle East as Donald Trump signals openness to talks, while Iran warns it is ready to respond to any US ground invasion plans. Pakistan is preparing to host possible peace negotiations amid ongoing regional diplomacy. Meanwhile, US-Israeli strikes continue across Tehran and other cities, hitting key infrastructure and worsening civilian conditions, as global oil prices surge and markets react to growing fears of a wider conflict. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Tembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow: Africa -Asia dialogue 

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