The conflict in the Middle East has intensified as both Iran and the United States engage in military strikes against each other, while diplomatic negotiations have yet to yield any results. The US, under the Trump administration, has justified its strikes by targeting Iranian military assets, citing 'aggressive Iranian actions' including the downing of a US drone in international waters. In retaliation, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has launched strikes on a US air base, claiming it was responding to US attacks on its territory. Although a ceasefire was declared in April, sporadic strikes have continued, with both sides accusing each other of aggression. The war, which began on February 28, has resulted in significant casualties, primarily affecting civilians in Iran and Lebanon, and has exacerbated global economic conditions by pushing energy prices higher due to Iran's closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has indicated that Iran is eager to negotiate, but Iran claims that the US's shifting demands have hindered progress in talks.