Tensions Remain High as Iran Reopens Airspace Amid Ceasefire

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since mid-June, commenting on the recent ceasefire with Israel and the ongoing tension with the United States. In a televised address, Khamenei warned against further US actions and emphasized Iran's retaliatory capability.

Khamenei criticized US President Trump's portrayal of the recent attack on Iranian nuclear sites as exaggerated. Despite the downplaying, the UN's nuclear watchdog has confirmed substantial damage to the facilities, aligning with Iran's Foreign Ministry's acknowledgement of the damages incurred.

As the ceasefire holds, Iran is gradually resuming normalcy, reopening its airspace for domestic and international flights. Despite this, US-Iran negotiations remain uncertain, and Iran's stance on its nuclear programme remains firm, with its parliament pushing to end cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

(With inputs from agencies.)