The Middle East teeters on the brink as Israeli forces pound Iranian infrastructure, while US President Donald Trump edges closer to deciding on military action. Both diplomatic and military pathways remain open, but time is running out.
Latest Developments:
- White House: Trump has two weeks to decide on a US strike against Iran. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Iran “has all it needs” to build a nuclear weapon and may do so within weeks.
- Israel vows to hit all nuclear sites. PM Netanyahu declared that the IDF “has the power to strike all nuclear facilities”, stressing that Iran’s regime could face collapse as a result of the operation.
- Tehran under attack: Israeli missiles hit Iran’s state TV station and the Arak nuclear complex. Satellite images show extensive damage. Iran claims its defence systems are intercepting Israeli drones over Tehran.
- Iran vows retaliation and has threatened to strike Israeli media outlets and leadership. It has issued evacuation warnings and pledged to respond in kind.
- Trump rebuffs reports of finalized strike orders, saying “The Wall Street Journal has no idea what my thoughts are concerning Iran.”
- Regional chaos grows:
- 12,000+ Iranian pilgrims are stranded in Saudi Arabia due to suspended flights.
- Over 70 killed in Gaza in Israeli strikes, including children.
- US Airlines pause flights to the Middle East.
- Iraq’s top cleric al-Sistani warns the conflict may “spiral out of control.”
Escalation Watch:
Israel’s rhetoric is intensifying, including direct threats toward Ayatollah Khamenei, signaling that no leader is off-limits.
Trump’s “peace through strength” stance now faces a pivotal test as pressure mounts from MAGA allies and global partners alike.
Despite the chaos, the US and Iran remain in indirect contact, with Trump hoping for a deal that includes “no uranium enrichment.” However, both Washington and Tehran acknowledge that the window is closing.
The world waits. Will diplomacy win, or will the next two weeks pull the region—and the US—into full-scale war?
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