Thailand launched air strikes against Cambodia on Monday as a new wave of fighting erupted between the southeast Asian neighbors, marking the potential collapse of a peace plan presided over by US President Donald Trump just two months ago.

Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia are intensifying, driven by political insecurity and economic pressures in both capitals. Analysts warn the fragile ceasefire is close to collapse.

While Cambodia says Thailand initiated airstrikes along the border, the Thai Army has claimed that Cambodia launched an attack with artillery and mortars against Thai positions, to which it replied with the same kinds of heavy weapons.

Armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia entered a second day on Tuesday, both sides said, in defiance of calls from the United States to stop fighting and adhere to a months-old Trump-brokered peace deal that now looks on the brink of complete collapse.

“Izumi acknowledged Cambodia's efforts in bringing peace and national development, and considered mine clearance a major burden for Cambodia to address. Regarding the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, [she] appealed to both sides to resolve the issue peacefully,” said the CMAA.

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