A massive explosion and giant fireball lit up the night sky over Beit Shemesh near Jerusalem, sending shockwaves across Israel and triggering panic among residents already on edge after recent Iran missile attacks. Dramatic visuals showed thick flames and a powerful blast erupting late Saturday night. Israel’s state-owned Tomer defense firm later confirmed the explosion was part of a pre-planned missile and rocket propulsion test, though many residents said they received no prior warning. The incident comes amid rising fears that Israel and the United States could renew military action against Iran if negotiations fail.

US President Donald Trump has delivered one of his strongest warnings yet to Iran, saying Tehran must urgently move toward a nuclear agreement with the United States as tensions continue to spiral across the West Asia. Speaking during a high-profile interview, Trump signalled that Washington’s patience with Iran is rapidly fading while concerns over Tehran’s near weapons-grade uranium stockpile continue to grow. The latest developments come as nuclear negotiations remain deadlocked, with fears mounting over the future of Iran’s atomic programme and the possibility of a wider regional conflict. Trump also hinted that Iran’s enriched uranium could eventually be secured under a future agreement, even as pressure intensifies on Tehran from multiple fronts. Meanwhile, shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has added another dangerous layer to the crisis. WATCH