Iran Open to Diplomacy, Israel Vows to Continue Strikes

 

Iran Open to Diplomacy, Israel Vows to Continue Strikes. https://jackaltimer.com/izeby0hn?key=80b056371d4a83fc91a3b0b0372de5b0

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed that Iran's nuclear program is peaceful and that the country remains open to diplomatic solutions. However, he made it clear that Israel must first halt its ongoing attacks before any negotiations can take place.https://jackaltimer.com/bi15h2vr?key=25ea7d64e711c702f2c44b8b913fd30e

On the other side, Israeli military chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi (note: you mentioned Eyal Zamir, likely a mix-up; current IDF Chief of Staff is Halevi) stated that Israel must prepare for a prolonged war with Iran, as the conflict has now entered its ninth day.https://jackaltimer.com/hffa42a4f?key=ed8b109905963f203baae980049288e6

U.S. Divided on Iran’s Nuclear Intentions

Amid the rising tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly disagreed with his intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard, who had asserted that there is no evidence Iran is building nuclear weapons. Trump expressed skepticism and claimed he does not share that view.https://jackaltimer.com/hzvbvzbd6?key=16a19ee1ccf3297f489cf7af1f0bf92c

Concerns Over Nuclear Safety

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned of possible radioactive and chemical contamination at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility, following Israeli airstrikes. So far, no radiation leaks have been detected in the surrounding environment.https://jackaltimer.com/zjbtjrghh?key=d4b1216fc90584ec68b86e1d7682922d

Ongoing Escalation in the Region

In a retaliatory move, Iran launched missiles over Hebron, a city in the occupied West Bank, marking a further expansion of the conflict. The skies above Hebron reportedly lit up with trails of Iranian missiles.https://jackaltimer.com/x6vmny3s52?key=67ba23f3873041ca5eb944b44c57b78c

The Middle East continues to grow increasingly volatile, with fears of a broader regional war mounting by the day.

Source: Al Jazeera