The conflict in the Middle East intensifies as Iran launches missile barrages at Israel, coinciding with claims of progress in U.S. peace talks. Despite these assertions, airstrikes from both sides continue, with significant military actions reported in major cities like Tel Aviv and strikes on Gulf states. Oil prices surge above $100 as tensions escalate, raising doubts about the potential for diplomatic resolution. Amidst this turmoil, Pakistan has offered to host peace talks, although both Iran and Israel remain engaged in fierce retaliatory actions, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the region.