Overview

• Rubio and Lammy met in Washington to discuss the Israel-Iran conflict and pledged to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
• Israel’s strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities last week crippled critical infrastructure and killed senior military personnel and nuclear scientists.
• Iran launched retaliatory strikes following Israel’s attack, and Human Rights Activists report at least 639 people have died, including 263 civilians.
• Israeli officials warned residents to evacuate the area around the Arak heavy water reactor over security concerns following the attacks.
• President Donald Trump said he may join Israel’s strikes against Iran but has not confirmed a final decision.