Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates, Major Iranian General Killed

The Israel-Iran conflict has sharply escalated, with both sides launching sustained airstrikes and missile attacks, resulting in over 224 deaths in Iran and at least 24 in Israel, alongside widespread infrastructure damage. Israel claims to have killed Iran's wartime chief of staff, Major General Ali Shadmani, following the earlier assassination of his predecessor, further intensifying hostilities. In response to growing violence, India and China have issued evacuation advisories, with India relocating hundreds of its citizens from Tehran and establishing 24/7 control rooms. The US and Israeli authorities have warned of urgent evacuation needs for Tehran as fears mount over Iran's nuclear ambitions, including Tehran's threat to withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty. European diplomatic efforts, led by Germany, have so far yielded little progress, as negotiations hinge on Iran's stance regarding nuclear weapons. The G7 has reiterated Israel's right to self-defense, highlighting deepening international divisions as the regional humanitarian and security crisis worsens.