Israel intensifies strikes on Iran amid stalled diplomacy, escalating tensions before a UN Security Council meeting on the conflict.

The war’s tempo remained high a day after Donald Trump delayed his self-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Intense Iran-Israel conflict escalates as airstrikes and missile attacks continue amid uncertain negotiations and rising tensions.

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While Donald Trump claimed the US was in talks with Iran, Iran has denied the existence of direct negotiations. Meanwhile, Israel has launched strikes in Iran and Lebanon.

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Israel intensifies strikes on Iran amid stalled diplomacy, escalating tensions before a UN Security Council meeting on the conflict.