In brief
An Iranian missile hit a hospital in southern Israel, injuring multiple patients and causing damage. President Trump indicated he would finalize the decision on U.S. military intervention in two weeks, coinciding with European diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions.
An Iranian missile struck the Soroka Medical Center in southern Israel on Thursday, resulting in significant damage and several injuries among patients and hospital staff. This attack coincided with escalating tensions, as President Trump announced he would decide within two weeks whether the United States would take military action against Iran amid the ongoing conflict. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared Mr. Trump’s statement, highlighting a potential pivot towards diplomacy and negotiations with Iran. The American president noted that the possibility of talks could influence his decision regarding military involvement in the war that has intensified since last Friday when Israel initiated airstrikes on Iranian targets, including the capital, Tehran. In retaliation, Iran has launched missile and drone strikes on significant Israeli cities, such as Tel Aviv.Trump’s position came as European officials prepared to host talks with Iranian representatives in Geneva aimed at de-escalation. However, it was reported that Israeli and American officials would not attend, casting doubts on the meeting's potential impact on the ongoing conflict. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei signaled that discussions would center around nuclear issues and recent regional developments, amid calls for any agreement to prohibit uranium enrichment and nuclear weapon development.
