Asger Risom
As Iran launches missiles and Israel targets nuclear sites, a hospital in southern Israel is hit—and Donald Trump remains enigmatic about potential US action. Here’s how events are unfolding.
As Iran launches missiles and Israel targets nuclear sites, a hospital in southern Israel is hit—and Donald Trump remains enigmatic about potential US action. Here’s how events are unfolding.
Hospital hit by Iranian missiles
A hospital in southern Israel was struck overnight by Iranian missiles, injuring around 40 patients and staff—mostly with light wounds from shattered glass and structural damage.
Israel counters with nuclear site strikes
The Israeli military announced attacks on multiple Iranian nuclear facilities, including the Bushehr civilian reactor, the heavy-water Khondab reactor near Arak, and enrichment sites at Isfahan and Natanz.
Putin and Xi urge de-escalation
Both Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran in a joint call, calling for diplomacy over military action to prevent regional meltdown.
Iran-Europe nuclear talks set for Geneva
Iran’s FM Abbas Araqchi is meeting European ministers in Geneva—Germany, France, Britain, and EU’s Kaja Kallas—in hopes of securing guarantees that Iran’s nuclear efforts remain peaceful.
Trump leaves everyone guessing
Trump stunned observers again, offering conflicting messages: “I may do it. I may not do it.” Despite reportedly greenlighting plans involving “bunker busters,” he said no final decision has been made.
Republican reaction: MAGA split
Steve Bannon and other MAGA-aligned Republicans pressed Trump not to escalate militarily. Meanwhile, Trump and VP Vance emphasize Iran must be prevented from getting nuclear weapons.
US staff warned in Israel
All US government employees and their families in Israel received precautionary directives amid rising worries and uncertainties over American involvement.
Markets jitter amid oil price surge
Oil prices jumped over 1% following nuclear site attacks, with analysts citing a risk premium of about $10 per barrel—fueling uncertainty over whether a broader conflict looms.