The protracted conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its second week, with widespread attacks continuing across Iran and other strategic locations in the Middle East. Codenamed 'Operation Epic Fury' by Washington and Tel Aviv, the campaign aims to cripple Iran’s military, while Iran has responded with its own missile and drone assaults across the Gulf region. This escalating confrontation has sparked significant international concern, impacting global markets, regional stability, and testing the efficacy of international governance.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly broadened his objectives for the conflict, declaring that he would accept nothing less than Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” He has stated that any agreement would require such a surrender, alongside the selection of an