US strikes nuclear sites in Iran. Rising tension in the Middle East.

The provided texts describe a rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East, primarily between Israel and Iran, with the United States and Houthi forces also potentially becoming involved. The situation began with Israel's "Rising Lion" operation against Iran on June 13th, citing a secret nuclear program, which Iran retaliated against within 24 hours, leading to a continuing exchange of strikes and reported casualties. Iran has warned of retaliatory strikes against U.S. military assets in the Middle East if Washington supports Israel, a sentiment echoed by Yemen's Houthi movement regarding U.S. ships in the Red Sea. The UN Secretary-General has expressed grave alarm at the U.S. involvement, calling it a dangerous escalation that could quickly spiral out of control and emphasizing that diplomacy is the only solution.