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EXCLUSIVE: Israeli Airstrikes Escalate Into Iranian City Amid Ongoing Conflict and Dubious Diplomacy

By National Security Desk | June 20, 2025

As Israeli airstrikes penetrate deep into Iran’s territory, including the city of Rasht, the conflict intensifies with deadly consequences and questionable diplomatic efforts that may mask a lack of real negotiation.

The recent escalation between Israel and Iran marks a dangerous chapter in an already volatile conflict. Israeli airstrikes have now reached Rasht, an Iranian city on the Caspian Sea, signaling a worrisome expansion of military actions beyond usual hotspots.Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is reportedly en route to Geneva for talks with European diplomats—a move framed by Tehran as diplomatic engagement. However, Araghchi’s own statements reveal Iran's unwillingness to negotiate as long as Israeli strikes continue, casting doubt on the sincerity or efficacy of these talks.From the Israeli perspective, the threat posed by Iranian missile capabilities has escalated. The use...

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