Just when hopes of calm were beginning to emerge, the conflict between Israel and Iran appears to be entering a dangerous new phase.
The question now is: how far will both sides go?
Israel says it has launched strikes on military targets in western and central Iran.
Describing the operation as a response to Tehran’s first direct attack on Israel since April.
Most of the Iranian missiles fired towards Israel were reportedly intercepted, limiting the immediate damage.
But Iran is signalling that it has no intention of backing down.
Tensions Escalate Amid Missile Strikes
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its missile attacks on northern Israel were only “the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes”.
A warning that raises fears of a broader regional confrontation.
Behind the scenes, diplomatic efforts are scrambling to prevent further escalation.
According to multiple reports, US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate, reportedly telling Iran, “that’s enough.”
Analysts say Washington is concerned that a widening conflict could derail ongoing US-Iran negotiations.
The latest flare-up follows Israeli strikes on Hezbollah-linked targets in southern Beirut earlier on Sunday.
An action that prompted threats of an Iranian response.
For now, missiles and military statements are dominating the headlines.
But the real test may be whether diplomacy can move faster than the next round of retaliation.
