As the United States-Israel war on Iran deepens, conflict scholar David Keen examines why some wars persist without a clear victory. He argues that war can serve political control, economic interests and systems of power that outlive the battlefield. From sanctions and smuggling to military spending and useful enemies, Keen explains how conflict can become functional and why making peace more attractive than war is often the real challenge.

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Is war more profitable than peace? David Keen explains | Talk to Al Jazeera

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells Talk to Al Jazeera that Iran is not negotiating with the United States, despite ongoing exchanges of messages, including direct communication from US envoy Steve Witkoff.

Araghchi says talks lack trust, adding that no response has been given to US proposals, and that there is no basis for negotiations. Araghchi outlines Iran's conditions for ending the war, warns against threats and deadlines, and signals a readiness to continue defending the country as regional tensions escalate.

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US messages via Witkoff and intermediaries are not negotiations: Araghchi | Talk to Al Jazeera

Cuba is facing widespread blackouts as United States sanctions restrict fuel supplies, crippling the island's energy system and economy.

In this episode of Talk to Al Jazeera, Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal Ferreiro defends Cuba's position, rejects US pressure, and warns of growing humanitarian consequences. She also responds to US President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting Cuba could be targeted next after Iran.

As tensions rise, Vidal insists that Cuba will resist while calling for dialogue, raising questions about how far this confrontation could go.

Cuba is not alone, deputy FM says as US threats grow | Talk to Al Jazeera

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells Talk to Al Jazeera that the United States is responsible for the war engulfing the region.

He denies targeting civilians, defends Iran’s retaliation, and warns that the US military presence across the Gulf makes escalation unavoidable.

Araghchi also signals possible new rules for navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, while rejecting a ceasefire in favour of a permanent end to the war.

Is war more profitable than peace? David Keen explains | Talk to Al Jazeera

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