The second week of the Israel-Iran war began with fresh strikes targeting an Iranian nuclear research facility near Isfahan. Talks between European foreign ministers and Iran’s top diplomat in Geneva failed to yield progress. Concerns over potential strikes on Iranian nuclear reactors escalated as U.S. President Donald Trump considered military involvement.

European officials remain hopeful for future negotiations, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed openness to dialogue but emphasized Tehran's reluctance to negotiate while Israel continued its attacks.

Key Updates:

• Israeli-Cyprus Foil Planned Attack: Israel revealed that it, along with Cyprus, thwarted a planned attack on Israeli citizens by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. A man was arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of terrorism and espionage.
• Germany Closes Tehran Embassy: The German embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed, and all embassy staff have been withdrawn from Iran due to the ongoing conflict.
• US Repatriation Flights: The U.S. has initiated repatriation flights from Israel for its citizens and lawful permanent residents.
• Hezbollah Bodyguard Killed: The head of security for the late Hezbollah leader was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Iran.
• Erdogan Offers Mediation: Turkish President Erdogan proposed mediating talks between Iran and the U.S. to ease tensions.
• Iran Acknowledges Detaining German Cyclist: Iran confirmed the detention of a German bicyclist on spying allegations.
• Israeli Army Targets Iranian Infrastructure: Israel began targeting military infrastructure in southwest Iran.
• Macron Expresses Concern: French President Macron voiced deep concerns over Iran’s nuclear program and called for diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.
• Internet Access in Iran: Internet access in Iran experienced disruptions, with limited access being restored briefly before collapsing again.
• Turkey Urges Islamic Unity: Turkish Foreign Minister called for Islamic countries to show solidarity with Iran against the 'Israeli problem.'
• Italians Evacuated from Iran: Italian nationals evacuated from Iran arrived in Azerbaijan for repatriation to Italy.
• Evacuees in Cyprus Recall Missiles: Evacuated individuals from Israel to Cyprus shared their experiences of witnessing missile attacks.
• Araghchi Warns Against U.S. Involvement: Iranian Foreign Minister cautioned against U.S. military involvement in the conflict.
• UNHCR Calls for De-escalation: The UNHCR urged de-escalation to prevent further displacement and refugee crises in the region.
• Tehran Vows to Make Grossi 'Pay': A senior Iranian official threatened retribution against the head of the IAEA once the conflict with Israel concludes.