Middle East conflict: Israeli minister orders military to intensify attacks on Iran

Iran and Israel are embroiled in a conflict that shows no signs of ending. The bombings, initiated by Benjamin Netanyahu as a form of "protection," were met with retaliation by their target and have been going on for more than a week, while the world watches their every move.

The United States, on the other hand, continues to consider entering the conflict by joining the Israeli offensive. Iran, on the other hand, continues to bomb Tel Aviv and other parts of the country. Furthermore, they have seen centrifuge production plants and nuclear work sites affected by their opponents' bombing.

Israeli minister calls for intensified attacks on Iran
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the armed forces on Friday to intensify attacks on Iran: "To undermine the regime and increase deterrence against missile launches on the Israeli home front while continuing to attack facilities."
Tehran hospital targeted by Israeli explosives
According to international media, another hospital in Tehran was attacked by Israel with explosives.
Images of the attack on Soroka Hospital in Israel
The first images of Soroka Hospital have emerged after it was hit by an Iranian missile in Beer Sheva, southern Israel.
Soroka Hospital Photo: EFE
Iranian Foreign Minister to Address UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will address the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Friday, a spokesperson for the UN's top human rights body announced.
With the Israeli military campaign in Iran only entering its second week, Araqchi "will speak in person (...) at the start of the council's evening meeting" at 13:00 GMT, said council spokesman Pascal Sim.
A UN spokeswoman added that Daniel Meron, Israel's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, would speak to reporters shortly beforehand.
Araqchi is traveling to Geneva to meet this Friday with the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, along with EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.
Iranian Foreign Minister rules out negotiations with the US while Israeli attacks continue
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in a television interview broadcast Friday that he refuses to negotiate with the United States as long as Israel continues to attack his country.
"The Americans have sent messages seriously calling for negotiations. But we have made it clear that as long as the aggression does not end, there is no room for diplomacy and dialogue," the Iranian foreign minister told Iranian state television.
Araqchi plans to discuss the Iranian nuclear program with his counterparts from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the EU this Friday in Geneva.
Israel announces an attack on a military research center in Tehran
The Israeli military said Friday it had bombed dozens of targets overnight in Tehran, including what it described as a "research and development center for the Iranian nuclear weapons project."
On June 13, Israel launched an offensive against Iran supposedly to prevent it from acquiring the atomic bomb, a goal repeatedly denied by Tehran.
"Dozens of targets were hit, especially military missile production sites and the headquarters of the SPND, the organization in charge of research and development for Iran's military nuclear program," the Israeli military said in a statement.