U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran will have to "pay the price" following reports that Iran responded to U.S. strikes with a wave of attacks targeting American assets across the Middle East.

 The escalation has intensified tensions and raised fears of a broader regional conflict, threatening an already fragile and increasingly unstable ceasefire between the two sides.

 To unpack the strategic implications, regional risks, and what this means for global stability going forward, Mpho Sithole spoke to Amir Bagherioromi, a South African Iranian independent political analyst and writer focusing on Iran, the Middle East, and global power dynamics.

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran will have to "pay the price" following reports that Iran responded to U.S. strikes with a wave of attacks targeting American assets across the Middle East.
&nbsp;The escalation has intensified tensions and raised fears of a broader regional conflict, threatening an already fragile and increasingly unstable ceasefire between the two sides.
&nbsp;To unpack the strategic implications, regional risks, and what this means for global stability going forward, Mpho Sithole spoke to Amir Bagherioromi, a South African Iranian independent political analyst and writer focusing on Iran, the Middle East, and global power dynamics.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.