Iran has said it will not resume talks over its nuclear programme while under attack, hours after Israel’s defence minister warned of “prolonged” conflict against the Islamic republic.

Exchanges of fire continued on Friday, as Iran fired another salvo of missiles at northern Israel, and Israel targeted dozens of sites in Iran.

Israel’s foreign minister, Eyal Zamir, said in a video address that his country should be ready for “a prolonged campaign” and warned of “difficult days ahead.”

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met with European diplomats in Geneva who urged him to revive diplomatic efforts with the US over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

But Araghchi said Iran was ready to consider diplomacy only once Israel’s “aggression is stopped”.

He went on to say that Iran’s nuclear programme was peaceful, and that Israel’s attacks on it are a violation of international law, adding that Iran will continue to “exercise its legitimate right of self-defence”.

“I make it crystal clear that Iran’s defence capabilities are non-negotiable,” he said.

Israel’s ambassador to the UN accused Iran of having a “genocidal agenda” and posed an ongoing threat, adding that Israel would not stop targeting nuclear facilities until they were “dismantled”.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran had a “maximum” of two weeks to avoid possible US air strikes, suggesting that he could take a decision before the 14-day deadline he set on Thursday.

“I’m giving them a period of time, and I would say two weeks would be the maximum,” Trump told reporters.

He added that the aim was to “see whether or not people come to their senses.”

The US president was also dismissive of the talks between Araghchi and foreign ministers from Britain, France, Germany and the EU.

“Iran doesn’t want to speak to Europe. They want to speak to us. Europe is not going to be able to help in this,” Trump said.

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that the US had provided “a short window of time” to resolve the crisis in the Middle East, which he said was “perilous and deadly serious”.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said “we invited the Iranian minister to consider negotiations with all sides, including the United States, without awaiting the cessation of strikes, which we also hope for”.

Barrot added that “can be no definitive solution through military means to the Iran nuclear problem” and warned that it was “dangerous to want to impose a regime change” in Iran.

As the Geneva talks took place, the exchange of fire between Israel and Iran continued.

Israel was hit by a new round of Iranian strikes with the Israeli military reporting an attack of 20 missiles targeting Haifa.

One Israeli woman died of a heart attack, bringing the Israeli total since the conflict began to 25.

The Israel Defense Forces said it attacked ballistic missile storage and launch sites in western Iran.

Over the last week, Israeli air strikes have destroyed Iranian military facilities and weapons, and killed senior military commanders and nuclear scientists.

Iran’s health ministry said on Sunday that at least 224 people had been killed, but a human rights group put the unofficial death toll at 639 on Thursday.

Iran has launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel in response to the air strikes.

Steps star Ian ‘H’ Watkins has been honoured at the British LGBT Awards.

Best known for his time in the 90s pop band, the singer was recognised for his work organising pride events and his advocacy for same-sex parents.

Watkins is the founder of Cowbridge Pride in Glamorgan, Wales and puts on the annual event to raise funds for local causes related to the LGBTQ+ community.

He told the BBC receiving the honour was an “emotional” moment.

He said: “Tonight is a really important night, all nights like this, because it’s a celebration and there’s lots of heart. There’s real people, there are real stories.

“I think people have to remember that when everybody goes home and they take their glam rags off, that’s when the real work starts.”

Actor Billy Porter, best known for his role as Pray Tell in Pose, also received a special award on the night, in recognition of his work on stage and screen and for raising awareness of HIV prevention.

Speaking in 2021, when Porter confirmed he was living with HIV, he said he had kept it a secret for 14 years but that speaking about it helped him stop feeling ashamed of his diagnosis.

He made his name on Broadway, winning a Tony Award for his role in the musical Kinky Boots in 2013.

The British LGBT awards are considered one of the most significant events for the LGBTQ+ community and have been held annually since 2014.

Hundreds of celebrities, campaigners and LGBTQ+ allies attended this year’s event.

BBC presenter Scott Mills, who won the LGBT+ advocacy award at last year’s ceremony, was a co-host of the night.

He told BBC News it was important the event also reflected the work of business leaders and companies promoting inclusion.

He said: “It’s about creating a more inclusive society where people are respected and they feel empowered at work and valued.

“It’s not all about which celebrity is here, it’s about everyday places making change for the better.”

Sarah Garrett MBE, founder of the awards, said they were about “celebrating our community and those who uplift it”.

Previous winners include: Adele Roberts, for her work promoting awareness of bowel cancer; Tom Daley, who won the sports personality of the year category, and Doctor Who actor David Tennant.