Tensions Escalate as Israel and Iran Trade Strikes Amid Diplomatic Efforts

President Trump expressed skepticism about Iran's ceasefire request, citing Israel's ongoing military efforts against Iran and suggesting that diplomatic negotiations are complicated by the current conflict, with Iran refusing to negotiate directly with the U.S. as long as Israeli strikes continue. European diplomats engaged with Iran in Geneva, but no breakthrough was achieved, and Iran remains committed to diplomacy while refusing to negotiate on its defensive capabilities.