The conflict between Iran and Israel has intensified, with both countries exchanging attacks. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has suggested that a single phone call from US President Donald Trump to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could pave the way for diplomacy. Araghchi emphasized that Iran didn’t initiate the conflict and doesn’t want to prolong the bloodshed, stressing that Israel must halt its aggression for diplomacy to proceed.

The Israeli operation’s objective was not to completely destroy Iran’s nuclear program, but rather to significantly delay it. Israel has launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, military leadership, and critical infrastructure. Iran retaliated with hundreds of ballistic missiles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) targeting Israel.

The conflict has raised concerns about the potential consequences, including environmental and health risks from attacks on nuclear facilities. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed concerns about the safety of nuclear facilities and the potential for significant impacts on health and the environment.

US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to engage in talks with Israel to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. Trump’s administration has approved significant force posture changes for US Central Command, including a large deployment of KC-135/KC-46 aerial refueling tankers and extending the deployment of the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group in the Middle East.

The conflict has sparked international concern, with world leaders calling for de-escalation. The Iranian public is reportedly angry at their government for the current situation, with many expressing sorrow for innocent civilians killed in the Israeli strikes. The conflict’s outcome remains uncertain, with both sides dug in and unwilling to back down ¹.