**Iranian Missile Strike on Israeli Hospital Intensifies Tensions as Trump Weighs Military Options**

As President Trump contemplates military action, diplomatic efforts are underway to de-escalate tensions with Iran.

An Iranian missile hit the Soroka Medical Center in southern Israel on Thursday, resulting in significant destruction and injuries to multiple patients. This escalation comes amidst President Trump's statement that he would decide within two weeks whether the United States will take military action to support Israel’s ongoing campaign against Iran's nuclear ambitions. This announcement was made public by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during a press conference.

The timing of Trump's remarks appears to provide a window for further diplomatic negotiations amid the intensifying conflict that began when Israel launched extensive air strikes against Iran last Friday, which included strikes on Tehran. Iran quickly retaliated with missile and drone attacks directed at major urban centers in Israel, including Tel Aviv.

Concurrent with these developments, European diplomats are facilitating a meeting scheduled for Friday in Geneva with Iranian representatives, aimed at addressing the nuclear issue and regional matters. Despite this effort, it is understood that neither Israeli nor American officials will be present, which has led European leaders to doubt the meeting's immediate impact on curbing hostilities.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, indicated that discussions would center around Iran's nuclear policy and the broader context of escalating regional tensions. Press Secretary Leavitt emphasized that any prospective agreement must ensure that Iran ceases uranium enrichment and refrains from developing nuclear weapons, a sentiment echoed frequently by President Trump.