Israel–Iran conflict: Trump doesn't confirm strike on Iran; Tehran 'committed to diplomacy'– Key updates

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Tensions between Iran and Israel continued as the conflict entered its seventh day with airstrikes, missile fire, and growing international concern. Israel says it has targeted key nuclear-related sites in Tehran, while Iran has launched a limited missile response.
Here are the latest developments in the conflict:
Trump: 'I may do it, I may not.'
Trump again refused to say whether he would order a strike on Iran. 'I have a plan for everything… anything could happen,' he said.
Despite the escalation, Trump added that his decisions were not yet final and that 'things change—especially with war.'
He further said he may meet Iranian officials but claimed it was "too late" for talks. "They should have taken the deal.
We spoke for 60 days. Now they wish they had," he said.
Situation Room Meeting
Trump held a Situation Room meeting on Thursday to discuss the conflict, which lasted about an hour. Officials didn't confirm who attended or what decisions were made.
European powers to meet Iran
Senior diplomats from Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the European Union will hold nuclear talks with Iranian officials on Friday in Switzerland. The meeting comes at a tense moment, with US President Donald Trump still undecided on whether to authorise American military support for Israeli strikes targeting Iran's nuclear programme, an official told AP.
Hundreds dead in Israeli strikes
Explosions echoed across Tehran on Wednesday as Israel launched three waves of airstrikes on the Iranian capital. Less than a week into the conflict, Israeli forces now claim they have full control of the skies over Tehran.
Footage from Tehran also showed smoke rising from areas near a police building and a Red Crescent facility.
According to the Washington-based group Human Rights Activists, at least 639 people have been killed and 1,329 injured in the Israeli strikes across Iran.
The group reported that among the dead are 263 civilians and 154 members of Iran's security forces.
Iran launches missiles
Iran fired a small number of missiles at Israel, according to the IDF. No casualties or damage were reported.
Air defences intercepted the missiles, and sirens were heard in central Israel, including Jerusalem, it said.
India evacuates citizens
India's Operation Sindhu began with an evacuation flight carrying 110 Indian citizens from Yerevan, Armenia, landing safely in New Delhi.
The Ministry of External Affairs earlier confirmed that Indian students in Tehran had been moved to safety with help from the Indian Embassy.
Internet blackout in Iran
Iran is facing a near-total internet blackout, according to NetBlocks. The communication ministry blamed Israel for 'abusing the network,' while Iranian media reported that Israeli hackers briefly hijacked state TV, airing protest footage.
'Iran's committed to d
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plomacy'
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran remains committed to diplomacy but reserves the right to defend itself.
"Iran only retaliated against the Israeli regime. We haven't targeted those supporting it,' he wrote on X.
He called Israel 'illegitimate' and repeated Iran's stance of 'self-defence, not aggression.'
Putin offers to mediate
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow could help negotiate a peaceful settlement between Israel and Iran. Speaking to global media heads, Putin said Russia had shared proposals with Tehran, Tel Aviv and Washington.
'We are not imposing anything,' he said. 'We are only showing how we see a way out. The final decision lies with the political leadership of each country—especially Iran and Israel.'