Israel targets more Iran leaders as allies reject Trump's calls for help

Israel announced it killed two additional senior Iranian figures as part of an escalating campaign against Tehran leadership. The Trump administration has simultaneously called on European allies to provide military support in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping corridor, but the request has faced rejection from American partners in Europe. The dual developments underscore rising tensions in the Middle East and divisions between the U.S. and its traditional allies over how to respond to Iranian threats. Israel's targeting of Iranian officials marks a continuation of strikes that have intensified regional conflict, while the administration's failed appeal for allied assistance suggests limited European appetite for military involvement in the region. The situation leaves the Trump White House pursuing a more aggressive posture toward Iran without the multilateral support it sought.