The Middle East is on edge as Israel and Iran trade heavy fire for a third straight day. With intensifying strikes and growing casualties, the situation is sparking fears of a conflict that could engulf the entire region.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope for a breakthrough deal, suggesting that sometimes countries have to fight it out first. As he headed to the G7 summit in Canada, he reaffirmed support for Israel's defense, though details on pausing strikes on Iran remained unclear.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that urgent action is needed to prevent the crisis from spiraling out of control. During a call with his U.S. counterpart, Erdogan highlighted the irreversible economic and civil damage inflicted by the ongoing violence and even indicated his readiness to help mediate the situation.
Adding to international efforts, EU foreign ministers are set to convene via video link on Tuesday to discuss diplomatic steps to ease tensions, with a focus on achieving a long-term resolution to the conflict and addressing the Iranian nuclear issue through negotiated deals.
This unfolding crisis underlines the importance of dialogue over confrontation as global leaders work to steer the region away from further chaos. 🕊️🔥
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