US President Donald Trump has denied approving a military plan to attack Iran. Speaking on his platform Truth Social, he said the Wall Street Journal‘s report was false and claimed he had not made any decision yet. Trump also questioned Iran’s timing in reaching out for talks. “They should have spoken two weeks ago,” he said, adding that the time for negotiations was now over.
Tensions remain high as Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, assured the nation of an eventual “great victory.” In a message to the people, he urged unity and warned against falling into despair. Iranian officials also confirmed Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would meet European counterparts in Geneva to discuss the nuclear deal, amid growing fears of regional conflict.
Meanwhile, Israel has launched fresh strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites in Natanz and Arak. According to Israeli forces, the attacks targeted nuclear development facilities and a key component of plutonium production. Iran confirmed that its air defences responded and claimed the nearby hospital hit was not the intended target. It said the missile’s goal was a nearby military base.
In response, Iran accused the UN nuclear agency of supporting Israel’s aggression. A top Iranian official criticised IAEA chief Rafael Grossi for enabling war through misleading reports. He said Israel used the agency’s resolutions as a pretext for bombing Iran. Tehran believes the IAEA must be held accountable for its role in escalating tensions.
On the global front, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a joint call, urging all sides to de-escalate. They condemned Israel’s actions and insisted there is no military solution to the crisis. Xi stressed that major global powers must take diplomatic steps to avoid further violence and restore peace in the region.