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Iran’s top diplomat briefs UK, Turkey and Pakistan after Israel strikes

Iran’s top diplomat briefs UK, Turkey and Pakistan after Israel strikes Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held separate calls with his counterparts in Britain and Turkey, as well as Pakistani mediators, after Israel’s latest escalation in Lebanon. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the talks focused on the “latest developments” in the region and Tehran’s response to Israel’s “repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon”. The diplomatic push came after Iran fired ballistic missiles towards northern Israel in response to Israel’s strikes in Beirut.

07 Jun 2026, 20:56 UTCSource: Middle East EyeOriginal source

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⚠️ This is a probabilistic forecast, not a guarantee. Accuracy is measured only on resolved scenarios; monitor confirmation indicators below.
A
Escalation79% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Increased activity by both Israeli and Iranian militaries in the region, including air strikes and missile launches, followed by reports of heightened military deployments and increased rhetoric from both sides.
  • Time Horizon: Within 7
  • 14 days, escalating to a full
  • fledged regional conflict within two weeks if not contained.
Horizon: 7–30 days
B
Status quo15% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Increased activity by both Israeli and Iranian militaries in the region, including air strikes and missile launches, followed by reports of heightened military deployments and increased rhetoric from both sides.
  • Time Horizon: Within 7
  • 14 days, escalating to a full
  • fledged regional conflict within two weeks if not contained.
Horizon: 7–30 days
C
De-escalation6% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Increased activity by both Israeli and Iranian militaries in the region, including air strikes and missile launches, followed by reports of heightened military deployments and increased rhetoric from both sides.
  • Time Horizon: Within 7
  • 14 days, escalating to a full
  • fledged regional conflict within two weeks if not contained.
Horizon: 7–30 days