Tensions surge in the Middle East as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launches the 78th wave of Operation True Promise 4, striking key Israeli locations including Dimona, Tel Aviv and Eilat. The escalation comes hours after Donald Trump claimed “productive talks” with Iran. Tehran appears to reject diplomacy, with the IRGC declaring it is “negotiating through operations.” Reports suggest Emad and Qadr ballistic missiles, along with drones, were used in the strikes. Meanwhile, explosions at energy sites in Isfahan and Khorramshahr raise fresh questions about the fragile pause and the risk of a wider regional war.