While the United States and Iran have continued to exchange a series of proposals and counter-proposals for peace since a temporary ceasefire was announced in April, leaders on both sides have repeatedly signalled that they are also prepared to use force against the other if the need should arise.And, despite that Pakistan-mediated ceasefire announced on April 8, flare-ups since then have prompted fears that renewed war – rather than peace – could be next.On Friday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that US bases in the region that are used to launch any aggression against Iran are considered legitimate targets.This warning came after attacks over the past few weeks on both Iran and US assets and infrastructure in Gulf countries. On Friday, Iran’s navy also said that it had fired warning missiles and drones at US warships in the Gulf of Oman, and accused the US Navy of harassing maritime traffic and seizing commercial vessels and oil tankers amid the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports, Iranian state media reported.So, which is more likely – peace or renewed warfare? Here is what each side has said so far.Where have attacks occurred most recently?Iranian missiles and drones struck Kuwait’s international airport on Wednesday morning, according to state news agency KUNA, which reported injuries, damage to facilities, and flight suspensions and diversions. India’s foreign ministry said …
