There are no signs of de-escalation as Iran and Israel trade new missile strikes for a ninth day. There are reports THIS MORNING of an explosion in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, home to Iran's largest nuclear research complex. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran's nuclear programme is peaceful and his country remains open to diplomacy, but Israel's attacks must stop first. Israel's military chief Eyal Zamir, on the other hand is warning that his country should be prepared for a "prolonged campaign" against Iran as Israeli attacks on the country enter their ninth day. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Naeem Jeenah from the Mapungubwe Institute For Strategic Reflection - MISTRA 

<p>There are no signs of de-escalation as Iran and Israel trade new missile strikes for a ninth day. There are reports THIS MORNING of an explosion in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, home to Iran's largest nuclear research complex. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran's nuclear programme is peaceful and his country remains open to diplomacy, but Israel's attacks must stop first. Israel's military chief Eyal Zamir, on the other hand is warning that his country should be prepared for a "prolonged campaign" against Iran as Israeli attacks on the country enter their ninth day. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Naeem Jeenah from the Mapungubwe Institute For Strategic Reflection - MISTRA&nbsp;</p>

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin.

The Weekend View

This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.

<p>This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.</p>