Speaking to NBC News, Foreign Minister Araghchi expressed deep skepticism toward the United States, stating that Iran “cannot trust” Washington and refused to consider negotiations while Israeli strikes persist. In contrast, Israel’s military leadership has made its stance clear: Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi warned that Israel is prepared for “a prolonged campaign” against Iranian targets.
Heavy Casualties Reported in Iran
According to Iran’s Health Ministry, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in at least 400 deaths and 3,000 injuries within Iran — a toll that continues to climb as strikes intensify. In Israel, 24 people have been killed as a result of Iran’s retaliatory missile attacks.
The spiraling conflict has pushed the Middle East closer to a full-scale regional war, with U.S. involvement adding a significant new dimension.
With President Trump’s national address expected to clarify America’s next steps, the world watches anxiously for what comes next in this volatile and increasingly bloody confrontation.