In brief
An Iranian missile struck a hospital in Israel, injuring patients, as Trump announced a two-week window to decide on U.S. military action amid escalating tensions.
The conflict between Iran and Israel reached new heights on Thursday when an Iranian missile hit Soroka Medical Center, a major hospital in southern Israel, resulting in significant damage and several injuries. Amid this turmoil, President Trump stated he would make a decision within two weeks on whether the U.S. would join Israel’s military actions against Iran over its nuclear ambitions. Trump's announcement, conveyed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, suggests a shift toward seeking diplomatic solutions alongside military considerations. Notably, Trump's remarks coincide with ongoing Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, following Tehran’s counterattacks on major cities like Tel Aviv.As Europe prepares for talks with Iranian officials aimed at easing the conflict, both Israeli and American representatives are sidelined. Iranians aim to address the nuclear issue during this meeting, reflecting the complexities of the ongoing crisis. Leavitt emphasized that any negotiations must crucially impede Iran's uranium enrichment and nuclear weapon development plans.
