Tensions Rise as Iran Missiles Strike Israeli Hospital Amid U.S. Decision Timeline**

The conflict escalates as Iran's missile strikes injure patients in a southern Israeli hospital, prompting President Trump to consider U.S. involvement in the ongoing attacks against Iran within a fortnight.**

In a worrying escalation of tensions in the Middle East, an Iranian missile struck the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, southern Israel, yesterday, resulting in injuries to several patients. President Trump responded to the incident by announcing that a decision on whether the U.S. will participate in Israel's military response to Iran will be made within the next two weeks. “Given the potential for upcoming negotiations with Iran, my decision will be influenced by these developments,” Trump said via White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.

Leavitt emphasized that any diplomatic resolution with Iran would hinge on stringent restrictions concerning uranium enrichment and weapon development. In connection with this, Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff has been in discussions with Iranian officials to explore possibilities for dialogue.

The missile attack marks a significant moment in the ongoing hostilities, as it represents the first time an Israeli hospital has been directly targeted since Israel ramped up its military operations against Iran last week. While Israel's advanced missile defense systems have offered significant protection against Iranian assaults, the question looms: How much longer can these defenses sustain such a level of threat?

As tensions mount, foreign ministers from the U.K., France, and Germany are poised to converse today with their Iranian counterpart, potentially setting a diplomatic stage amidst military confrontations. This multifaceted crisis highlights both the urgency of international diplomacy and the dire implications of military escalation in the region.