Israel Conducts Extensive Strikes on Iran Amid Rising Conflict

The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated into a full-scale war, with Israel conducting hundreds of strikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites, military leadership, and critical infrastructure, aiming to destabilize the regime. Iran has responded with deadly missile attacks on Israel, while mixed signals persist regarding Iran's willingness to negotiate, amid efforts by US President Donald Trump to facilitate talks. Trump left the G7 Summit early amid the tensions, sending unclear messages about potential US military involvement, even as some Israeli officials and Trump’s allies call for US intervention. The war marks a shift from years of cautious avoidance, with no clear resolution in sight. Amid these developments, religious leader Primate Elijah Ayodele condemned President Trump as responsible for escalating the conflict, predicting no global peace but averting a third world war, which he suggested would, if it occurs, start in Asia. Meanwhile, economic and social issues such as aging and social security remain topics of discussion in other contexts, as highlighted by economist Sita Slavov.