Israel’s Defenses Intercept Over 99% of Iranian Attacks, Escalating Tensions in the Middle East
In a significant escalation of the long-standing conflict between Iran and Israel, more than 300 drones, missiles, and cruise missiles launched by Iran were successfully intercepted by Israel’s defenses. This marks the first direct military assault by Iran on Israel, prompting strong condemnations and responses from leaders around the world.
US President Joe Biden has vowed support for Israel and is coordinating a response to the Iranian attack. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with countries such as the UK, Germany, France, Canada, Jordan, Japan, and Argentina, have condemned the attack and called for a global response to the escalating tensions.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Middle East, while G7 leaders have convened for an emergency meeting to discuss the response to the Iranian attack. Armed forces from various countries are offering support to Israel in the wake of the attack.
Hamas and Hezbollah, militant groups with a history of conflict with Israel, have both expressed support for Iran’s attack. Hezbollah retaliated by firing rockets at Israeli military posts in the Golan Heights, while Hamas rejected a cease-fire proposal and demanded further regional escalation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed the successful interception of Iranian missiles and drones, vowing to win the ongoing conflict. The UN Security Council has called an emergency meeting to address the situation.
Pope Francis has appealed to both Iran and Israel to avoid further violence and seek peace. Russia has expressed concern and called for a political and diplomatic resolution to the conflicts in the Middle East.
Iran has issued a warning to the US against cooperation with Israel in any new attack and summoned European ambassadors over their condemnation of the attack on Israel. Israel has reopened its airspace following the Iranian assault.
Despite the tensions and ongoing violence, leaders and international organizations are calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Germany, France, the UK, and Argentina have reinforced their support for Israel’s right to defend itself in the face of the Iranian attack.
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