US forces struck Iranian boats and missile launch sites in southern Iran in what Washington called “self-defense strikes,” and Iran says it shot down a US MQ-9 drone and fired toward a fighter jet. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal could “take a few days,” dampening hopes of an imminent end to the war.
The Escalation
- US “self-defense” strikes on Iranian boats + missile sites
- CENTCOM: to protect troops from Iranian threats
- Iran says it downed a US MQ-9 Reaper drone
- Iran fired toward a US fighter jet; partially restored internet
The Diplomacy
- Rubio: a deal could “take a few days”
- Hopes of an imminent ceasefire dimmed
- Sticking points: Hormuz, nuclear programme, frozen assets
Why It Matters For Africa
- Renewed conflict risk lifts oil prices again
- Imported-fuel + FX pressure on Ghana and peers
- Global risk sentiment swings on each headline
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