Iran-Israel: World must act with urgency beyond dialogue

People demonstrate against US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, in front of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 22, 2025. [AFP]

The growing conflict between Israel and Iran has become a major regional issue. At the heart of this standoff is the threat of nuclear weapons, a type of weapon of mass destruction that haunts humanity with the potential for massive destruction.

As tensions rise and military actions become more precise, we must not overlook the larger implications of the spread of these weapons in our connected world.