Tensions Escalate: Iran and Israel at the Brink in Nuclear Standoff

The persistent saga between Iran and Israel heightened on Friday as Iran declared it would not engage in nuclear program talks while facing Israeli attacks. This statement came amidst efforts from Europe to entice Tehran back to negotiations, while the United States deliberates participation in the ongoing conflict.

As the hostilities continued, Israeli forces claimed to have hit numerous military targets within Iran, covering missile production and potential nuclear weapons development sites. Notably, strikes were reported in various Iranian locations, including Tehran, with both fatalities and injuries.

The conflict drew reactions from global powers, urging de-escalation amid fears of a broader nuclear crisis. UN officials emphasized restraint, while talks in Geneva suggest continued efforts toward diplomacy, even as direct negotiations with the U.S. remain unlikely until Israeli aggression halts.

(With inputs from agencies.)