Iran-Israel War Live Updates: ‘Attack on Health Appalling,’ Says WHO Chief; Iranian Nobel Laureate Urges Truce

The Iran-Israel conflict escalated sharply on Thursday as both nations exchanged powerful strikes on the seventh day of the military standoff.

Israeli forces targeted Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor — a critical nuclear facility — shortly after issuing evacuation warnings. In retaliation, Iran launched a wave of missile attacks, one of which struck southern Israel’s Soroka Medical Center, its largest hospital in the region, causing “extensive damage,” according to officials.

At least 47 people were injured in the Iranian strikes, rescue services confirmed.

US Weighing Military Action

Bloomberg reported that senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of launching strikes on Iran in the coming days. The deliberations come amid uncertainty over the extent of American involvement.

Former President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, hinted at possible US intervention but remained non-committal.

“I may do it, I may not do it… I like to make the final decision one second before it’s due, because things change — especially with war,” he said.

Meanwhile, high-ranking European diplomats are set to hold nuclear talks with Iran on Friday, according to the Associated Press. The US is not expected to participate at this stage.

Mediation Offers from Global Powers

Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have extended offers to mediate between Iran and Israel, though no formal talks have begun.

Conflict Timeline and Context

• The conflict erupted last Friday when Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a series of surprise attacks on Iranian military and nuclear sites.

• Israel stated that Iran was nearing the development of nuclear weapons, posing a direct threat to Israeli national security.

• President Trump and G7 leaders — currently meeting in Canada — have reiterated their stance that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons.

As of now, the potential involvement of the United States in the Iran-Israel war remains undecided.

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