Iranian political analyst Mehdi Latifi has accused the United States and Israel of conducting military strikes against Iran during sensitive diplomatic negotiations, marking the second such occurrence amid ongoing talks. In an interview with CGTN, Latifi characterized the attacks as premeditated acts that "create widespread distrust" in international dialogue processes.
Public sentiment in Iran remains strongly opposed to U.S. and Israeli actions, according to Latifi, with most citizens staying indoors amid limited strikes reported across multiple cities. Iranian authorities confirm no high-ranking officials have been harmed, while unverified rumors of cyberattacks circulate.
Latifi noted Iran's strategic responses targeting American military bases in the Middle East, predicting intensified confrontations in coming days. However, he cautioned against expectations of prolonged warfare: "Given the conflict's current scope, a severe extended war remains unlikely."
The analyst emphasized public cooperation with security measures, reporting no significant protests despite heightened tensions. Regional observers are monitoring whether these developments will impact ongoing negotiations between the involved parties.
