Overview
- President Donald Trump announced he will decide within two weeks whether to join Israel’s air campaign against Iran, citing a substantial chance of renewed diplomacy.
- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that Tehran will not negotiate until Israel ends its ongoing air and missile attacks.
- European diplomats have convened in Geneva with Iranian officials to press for a ceasefire and potential revival of nuclear talks.
- Israel and Iran continue to exchange air raids and missile barrages targeting nuclear, military and civilian infrastructure, resulting in casualties and widespread damage.
- Israeli leaders emphasize the threat of Iran’s nuclear program, striking SPND research sites and asserting they could attack the Fordo enrichment facility without US involvement.