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Tehran/Washington. Tension is at its peak in West Asia due to the war between America and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. America’s air strikes have caused explosions in many cities of Iran.

The situation has become more critical due to the death of an American soldier in a drone attack on Iraq. Amidst this fighting, the President of Lebanon has reached Washington to talk to top American officials. Iran has accused the US of attacking its Darkovin nuclear power plant.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces launched another round of strikes against Iran on Sunday evening, Al Jazeera, CNN, CBS and ABC News reported.

The US Army conducted air strikes for the ninth consecutive night. This sequence will continue. On the other hand, an American soldier has died in an incident to an Iranian drone in Iraq. After this America launched new air strikes on Iran. Amidst this war, the Lebanese President’s visit to Washington is in discussion.

A US soldier has died while safely disposing of the explosives of an Iranian drone downed in northern Iraq, according to CENTCOM. Another soldier has also been injured in this incident.

He is undergoing treatment. America says that since the conflict started on February 28, 17 American soldiers have lost their lives so far. Iran’s claim has created an uproar across the world.

Iran has said that the US has attacked the Darkovin nuclear power plant under construction in its southwestern Khuzestan province. This plant is situated on the banks of Karun River. It is also called Esteghlal or ‘Karoun Nuclear Power Plant.

The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization has called it a violation of international law and an attack on Iran’s sovereignty. This incident has been reported to have happened around 3:40 am on Sunday local time. Iran claimed that after this it launched a retaliatory drone attack on the US base in Kuwait.

According to Iranian officials, on Sunday the US launched a missile attack on the outskirts of the city of Abadan in Khuzestan. There were no casualties in the attack.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone in Ahvaz city. There has been no immediate official response from America on this claim.

Amidst these incidents, US President Donald Trump said that he does not care if Iran does not follow the MOU. America’s only priority is that Iran should not acquire nuclear weapons at any cost.

Meanwhile, the United Nations-affiliated International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that an investigation has been started into the reports of attack on Iran’s Darkovin nuclear power plant.

The agency said the plant is still in the early stages of construction. The last time the agency visited the site, there was no nuclear material there.

The agency said the alleged attack was not expected to pose any radiological threat, but Director General Rafael Grossi reiterated his call for military restraint around all nuclear- sites.

It is reported that the IRGC navy also intercepted two ships in Hormuz. The Navy said that these ships were trying to pass through an unsafe route with American support.

The Navy warned that Iran has complete control over Hormuz. Transportation of any oil, gas or chemical fertilizer is not possible without Iran’s permission.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned on Sunday that a befitting response would be given to the attack on the Darkovin nuclear power plant under construction. America will take full responsibility for its consequences.

UK Maritime Trade Operations said it has received reports that a ship has caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. The incident occurred eight nautical miles north-west of Qumjar in northern Oman.

The cause of the fire has not been known yet. At the same time, the US Embassy in Bahrain has said that it has received such information that Iran may target some specific places in the center of the capital Manama.

“We urge all Americans to remain vigilant. Follow the instructions of local authorities and review the latest guidelines issued by the US Embassy,” the embassy said in a post on Twitter.

Iraq Lebanon President Michel Aoun has reached Washington amid tensions in the Middle East. This development has started a new discussion regarding the security and regional politics of the Middle East.

However, former American diplomat Nabil Khouri believes that there is little possibility of any major solution coming out of this meeting at the moment. He said that the condition for the Lebanese army to release weapons to Hezbollah is very sensitive and will not be easy to implement.

He said that if any agreement is reached through talks then the situation may change in future. At present its chances appear quite low.