"Escalating Tensions: Israel Strikes Iran, Oman Condemns Attack"

Israeli officials claim to have struck Iran in response to an attack on Israel, with blasts reported near Isfahan. Both countries downplay the significance of the strike, and world leaders urge de-escalation. The U.S. expresses concerns about a major Israeli assault on Rafah and vetoes a Palestinian bid for recognition as a full U.N. member state. Meanwhile, the C.I.A. director blames Hamas for stalled peace talks and the U.S. defense secretary speaks with Israel's top defense official about regional threats and humanitarian aid to Gaza.