While the tension between Iran and Israel is reaching a more dangerous point every day, recent events in the region have ignited a feared conflict. Israel, which carried its attacks against Gaza to Lebanon, reported that it attacked military targets in Iran.
It was announced that there were explosions in Damascus and Homs simultaneously with the explosions in Tehran. Following these events, statements came one after another from Israeli, Iranian and US officials. Iranian, “We reserve the right to defend ourselves” While responding with a statement, a US official stated that Biden supported Israel’s retaliatory attack.
Two Iranian Soldiers Lost Their Lives in Israel’s Attack on Iran
Iran’s semi-official news agency Tasnim reported that two Iranian soldiers lost their lives in the air attack carried out by Israel against Iran in the morning. In the statement made by the Iranian army, it was confirmed that two soldiers lost their lives as a result of the attacks, and it was stated that details about the location of the soldiers would be shared in the coming hours.
Tension Rising Between Israel and Iran
Iran launched a missile attack on Israel last October 1, and the Tel Aviv administration announced that it would respond to these attacks. While Israeli media stated that some military bases in the west and southwest of Iran’s capital Tehran were targeted, the Israeli army announced that the attack on military facilities in Iran was successfully completed.
Loud Explosions in Tehran
It was reported that the violent explosions heard in Tehran after the attack were caused by missiles launched from Iran’s air defense systems. Iranian state television stated that the explosions came from the east and military facilities were not hit. In addition, it was announced that Iranian airspace was temporarily closed.
Iran: We Do Not Hesitate to Use Our Right to Self-Defense
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted harshly to Israel’s attack targeting military facilities in Iran and stated that this attack was against international law. Ministry, “Within the framework of Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, Iran’s right to protect and defend itself is guaranteed within the scope of self-defense.” he said.
Iran also thanked the countries that condemned the attack and emphasized that it will mobilize all its means to protect the security and vital interests of its people. “No one should doubt that an appropriate response will be given against Iran.”
Statement from the Jordanian Army: Our Airspace is Safe
The Jordanian army stated that they did not allow any military aircraft to violate Jordanian airspace following Israel’s attack on targets in Iran. It was emphasized that the Royal Air Force was following the events with great care and all measures were taken for the defense of the country.
Türkiye Harsh Response to Israel from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairscondemned Israel’s attack on Iran in the strongest possible terms in a written statement. In the ministry statement, “Ending the violence and chaos created by Israel in the region requires a historical responsibility for preserving international peace. As Türkiye, we cannot tolerate any more war and lawlessness. “We invite all actors to common sense to ensure peace in the region.” He included his statements.
Israel Continues to Be the Source of Security Threats in the Region
In the statement, it was stated that Israel, which receives support from the USA and Western countries, committed genocide in Gaza and crimes of aggression in Lebanon and is the main source of the atmosphere of insecurity in the Middle East. Iran invited all member states of the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the 1949 Geneva Conventions to give a united response to Israel’s actions in violation of international law and the UN Charter.
Iraq: The World Should Not Stay Silent About the Israeli Attack
The Iraqi government criticized the silence of the international community against Israel’s attack on Iran. Government Spokesperson Basim Alawadi stated that Israel increased tensions by expanding conflicts in the region and should be held accountable.
Early Warning from Russia to Iran: Intelligence Shared Before the Attack
Russia provided intelligence information to Tehran hours before the start of Israel’s attack on Iran, a source told Sky News Arabia. The unnamed source stated that Moscow provided Iran with information about American and Israeli military movements and that the purpose of this step was to “improve cooperation with Iran and reduce tensions in the region.”
Making a statement on the issue, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zaharova warned that the tension in the region “could escalate to a dangerous level.” “We call on all parties to use common sense, end the violence and prevent events from turning into a catastrophic scenario,” Zakharova said.
Condemnatory Messages from Arab Countries to Israel
Many Arab countries in the Middle East made statements condemning Israel’s attack on Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) described the attack as “an alarming development that further deepens the escalation in the region,” without directly mentioning Israel. Saudi Arabia similarly reacted by describing the “military targeting” of Iran as interference in the country’s sovereignty and a violation of international law.
While Qatar and Kuwait condemned Israel’s attacks in separate statements, Egypt expressed its concerns about the rising tension in the region. According to CNN International, US-allied Gulf Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE have focused on economic development by keeping their foreign policies away from conflict in recent years and have therefore normalized relations with Iran.
Rocket Attack from Hezbollah
Iran-backed Hezbollah announced that it launched a rocket attack on Israeli forces near the village of Ayta al-Shaab in Southern Lebanon on Saturday. No deaths or injuries have been reported by Israel or Hezbollah yet.
The Israeli Army (IDF) announced that it hit some targets claimed to belong to Hezbollah in the attacks against Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, last night. The IDF stated that the targets included weapons production facilities, intelligence centers and surveillance equipment, and claimed that Hezbollah’s assets were located in civilian buildings.
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