The war between Israel and Iran entered its second week on June 20, with continued airstrikes mostly in Iran and missile attacks on Israel. Last Friday, June 13, Israel launched attacks on Iran aiming to hinder its progress toward nuclear armament, prompting Iran to respond with missile and drone assaults targeting Israel.
Israeli airstrikes have resulted in approximately 639 deaths in Iran, including key military figures and nuclear researchers, while Iranian missile attacks have claimed the lives of more than 20 Israeli civilians. British Foreign Minister David Lammy emphasized the urgent need to halt the serious violence in the Middle East and avoid a wider regional conflict, noting that there is a critical two-week period available for diplomatic efforts.
The conflict has prompted diplomatic efforts with European ministers meeting Iran’s foreign minister, while the U.S. president will decide within two weeks about possible direct involvement, amid escalating threats and no sign of de-escalation.
