Overview

• President Trump said he will decide within two weeks whether to order US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, citing prospects for direct talks with Tehran.
• US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Oman as part of ongoing diplomatic engagement.
• Iran fired multiple missiles into southern Israel, including a strike on Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, injuring dozens of civilians.
• The Israel Defence Forces have conducted airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear sites at Natanz, Arak and Isfahan, with Iranian groups reporting at least 639 deaths.
• Senior White House figures and advisers remain divided over US involvement, with Steve Bannon warning against joining Israel’s campaign while other hawks press for action.