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US officials say next 24-48 hours could be critical for Iran: Reports

Washington, June 18 (UNI) US officials said during a meeting with President Donald Trump in the White House Situation Room that the next 24 to 48 hours will determine whether a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Iran and Israel is possible or whether the President will resort to military action, the ABC News broadcaster reported on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Trump demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender," saying US patience "is wearing thin." He added that the United States knows the location of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, but has no plans "to take him out."
At the same time, a meeting between Iranian officials and US special envoy Steve Witkoff and, potentially, Vice President JD Vance is possible this week if Tehran abandons uranium enrichment, the report said, citing US officials.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) launched a large-scale operation dubbed Rising Lion in the early hours on June 13, striking military targets and Iranian nuclear facilities.
The Israeli air force carried out several waves of attacks across Iran, including in Tehran, killing several senior Iranian military officials, including the chief of the Iranian armed forces general staff and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, as well as several nuclear scientists. Several nuclear sites, including Natanz and Fordow, were also hit.
Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei called the attack a crime and threatened Israel with a "bitter and terrible fate." The IRGC retaliated by launching Operation True Promise 3 on June 13 evening, which hit military targets inside Israel.
Israel said Iranian strikes have killed more than 20 people and injured over 600. Iran said more than 220 people have been killed and more than 1,800 people have been injured as a result of Israeli attacks.
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