Hostilities between Israel and Iran have entered the fifth day after Israel refused any diplomatic overtures from Iran overnight to stop the ongoing conflict. In response, The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued an evacuation directive,

Israel is reluctant to accept Russia's mediation in its war with Iran, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on June 17, according to the Russian state news agency TASS. "At the moment, we see reluctance — at least on Israel’s part — to resort to mediation or pursue a peaceful resolution,

Israel and Iran traded deadly fire for a fourth consecutive day on Monday in their most intense confrontation in history, fuelling fears of a drawn-out conflict that could engulf the Middle East.

Many of those confirmed dead were women and children, according to the authorities, although they have yet to publicly name all of the victims.

As Israel escalates strikes on Irans nuclear facilities, fears grow that the conflict could spill over into a global war. With the US cautious, Russia posturing, and regional powers on edge, the Israel-Iran clash has sparked heated debate over whether World War III has begun.

If Iran rebuilds its capabilities and launches another large-scale retaliation, or if Israeli strikes continue in depth and frequency, the chances of a wider war involving regional proxies and potenti

The intensifying conflict has heightened fears of a protracted all-out war and widespread instability in the region.

Emergency services say 10 have been killed in Israel, while Iranian state media has given little information about casualties in Iran.