Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates Amid Renewed Diplomacy

Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites have killed at least 224 people, including senior commanders and nuclear scientists, while Iranian missile attacks have resulted in at least 24 deaths in Israel. In the wake of these devastating strikes, Iran has urgently expressed willingness to resume nuclear negotiations, using Arab intermediaries to communicate with both Israel and the U.S., and has requested that the U.S. refrain from direct military involvement. President Donald Trump has backed Israel and asserted that Iran is not prevailing in the conflict, urging Tehran to return to talks but stopping short of committing the U.S. to offensive action. Israel remains determined to continue military operations to dismantle Iran's nuclear capabilities. Arab states have cautioned that further escalation may destabilize the Middle East and global energy supplies. The situation is highly volatile, with both military conflict and diplomatic efforts unfolding simultaneously.