Iran-Israel War:On Sunday (April 14), Iran attacked Israel. After this, another conflict has broken out in the Middle East. This step was taken by Iran in response to Israel’s air attack on its embassy in Damascus, Syria. Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles, sparking a new crisis in the region along with the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel in Gaza.
More than 200 drones and missiles were fired
Iran launched more than 200 drones and missiles in its attack on Israel, but many of them were intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace. The American and British Air Forces assisted Israel in shooting down these drones and missiles. While a military base in southern Israel suffered minor damage, no casualties have been reported so far.
#WATCH , Tel Aviv: Iranian drones intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome, as Iran launches a drone attack against Israel by sending thousands of drones into its airspace.
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— ANI (@ANI) April 14, 2024
Middle East countries closed their airspace
After the attack, many Middle East countries have closed their airspace. Israel’s Western allies and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres have condemned the attack by Iran. The UN Security Council will meet at 4 pm on Sunday in response to Israel’s request. The United States has pledged support to Israel, and Israeli officials have said they will retaliate against Iran’s attack.
Iran justified its attack
Iran has justified its attack as punishment for Israeli actions in Damascus. Let us tell you that seven military officers including two commanders of Iran were killed in the Israeli air strike last week. Iran’s mission to the UN has warned the US to refrain from getting involved, and also threatened to give a befitting reply if Israel provokes further.
Israel called a war cabinet meeting
Israel’s military spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, described the latest attack as an escalation of tensions. Hagari said, "The attack has greatly increased the tension, creating a serious and dangerous situation." Israel was fully prepared even before Iran’s large-scale attack. Our defensive system was also kept ready. Be it defending ourselves or adopting an aggressive stance, we were prepared for everything. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called a war cabinet meeting in Tel Aviv to discuss retaliatory measures against Iran.
Israel’s Prime Minister gave this answer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "We will retaliate against anyone who harms us." He appreciated the support from the US as well as countries like Britain and France for standing with Israel. Netanyahu emphasized a clear principle: "Whoever attacks us will have to face consequences."
