Dhaka, June 20 -- The conflict between Iran and Israel intensified Friday as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched its 17th wave of missile attacks targeting Israeli military bases, while diplomatic efforts resumed in Geneva in a bid to contain the spiralling hostilities.

In a statement, the IRGC said it struck Israeli military facilities including the Nevatim and Hatzerim airbases. "Precise hits on Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba demonstrate that our offensive missile power is growing," the IRGC said, signalling Iran's increased missile capabilities and willingness to sustain its campaign, reports AL Jazeera.

Meanwhile, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported ongoing diplomatic discussions in Geneva between Iranian and Eu...