Missiles Overhead: The Ongoing Conflict Between Israel and Iran

The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its second week with renewed missile strikes, stoking fears of further escalation despite recent diplomatic talks in Geneva. European ministers and Iran's top diplomat struggled for four hours to find common ground but left without resolving the escalating tensions.

US President Donald Trump is considering deeper military involvement while international concern grows over potential strikes on nuclear reactors. European officials, however, remain optimistic about future dialogues, though Iran shows little interest in negotiations with the US as long as Israeli attacks persist.

The UNHCR has highlighted the humanitarian impact, warning that the conflict's intensity is prompting a growing number of refugees in the region. Calls for de-escalation resonate globally as UN High Commissioner Filippo Grandi emphasizes the unbearable burden another refugee crisis would impose on an already war-torn region.

(With inputs from agencies.)