The Iranian government has been actively engaging in urgent diplomacy with countries in the Middle East to assess the potential for reducing the scale of any Israeli attack. This follows Iran's ballistic missile strike on Israel earlier this month, prompting expectations of a response from Tel Aviv.
Meanwhile, Israel has escalated its operations in northern Gaza, resulting in casualties and destruction. At least 22 people were reported killed in the city of Jabalya due to Israeli bombardment, with emergency responders continuing rescue efforts in the affected area.
