Israeli political commentator Rachel Gur shared a lighthearted yet telling anecdote about her teenage son, who is refusing to study for his mathematics test because he believes it will be canceled due to a possible strike involving Iran. Gur said she tried to reassure him that any strike was unlikely before Wednesday, the day of his exam, joking that the mix of Middle East politics and teenage logic is exhausting.

The story comes as global attention focuses on rising tensions between the United States and Iran. Reports indicate that Washington is preparing a potential multi phase military plan, beginning with a targeted strike followed by broader attacks if ordered. Military forces have been positioned across the Middle East, capable of launching multiple waves of strikes.

The United States State Department has also reduced staffing at its embassy in Beirut, withdrawing non essential personnel and eligible family members as a precaution. Officials described the move as temporary and aimed at ensuring staff safety while maintaining core operations.

Meanwhile, Iran has ruled out any interim agreement ahead of scheduled talks in Geneva between its foreign minister and a senior envoy from President Donald Trump’s administration. Analysts remain divided on the timing of any possible military action, with some suggesting it could follow Ramadan while others believe current deployments indicate that a decision could come sooner.