Iran rejects Trump’s claim of seeking peace, citing ongoing regional tensions and self-defense stance.

Iran has dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran seeks a peace agreement, reaffirming its readiness to defend itself indefinitely amid ongoing regional tensions. The statement underscores persistent diplomatic friction between Iran and Western powers, with no signs of imminent negotiations. Meanwhile, Australia’s New South Wales and Victoria are grappling with a worsening fuel crisis affecting supply chains and consumers, prompting urgent discussions on energy policy and economic impacts. In Victoria, $125 million in pandemic-related lockdown costs has also drawn scrutiny, highlighting long-term fiscal consequences.