Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate, Global Division Intensifies

Israel's airstrikes on Iran targeted nuclear and military sites, resulting in the deaths of senior Iranian officials and civilians, and have drawn sharp global condemnation and concern. Iran has vowed a decisive response and warned of escalating retaliatory actions. Israeli officials have threatened further strikes on key Iranian infrastructure, including oil facilities such as Kharg Island, prompting spikes in oil prices and sharp declines in global stock markets. International reactions are divided, with countries like Brazil and some Indian leaders condemning Israel's actions, while Western nations urge restraint. Protests have erupted in Iran and among diaspora communities, expressing worry for civilians, religious sites, and the risk of wider war. Calls for urgent diplomacy and protection of civilians, including Indian students in Iran, have intensified as the situation remains volatile.