Israeli military successfully thwarted a drone attack, originating from Iran.
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Israel's air defense has successfully intercepted a series of drone attacks originating from Iran throughout the night, according to its army's announcement on Telegram. Three drones have been reportedly repelled in the Dead Sea region. Earlier, air raid sirens sounded again.
President Herzog Joins Netanyahu's Defense 03:56
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has backed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions, stating, "The entire Israeli policy stands behind the government on this decision, and so do I." In an interview with Bild, Herzog emphasized that Israel understands Iran has reached a critical point and is on the brink of acquiring a nuclear bomb. Tehran has enriched uranium to 60 percent, Herzog asserted, with no justification other than weapons development. As a measure to counter this threat, Israel is now taking preemptive measures.
Hezbollah Promises Swift Response 02:47
The Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia has vowed to act "as it sees fit" in face of the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, according to its leader Naim Qassem. Hezbollah is not neutral towards the two opposing countries, Qassem declared. In a warning to Hezbollah, US special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, stated that interfering in the conflict between its key sponsor and Israel would be a "very, very, very bad decision."
New Intelligence Chief for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard 01:50
Following the recent appointment of Mohammad Pakpur as the new head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Brigadier General Majid Hadami has now been designated as Iran's new Revolutionary Guard Intelligence chief. His predecessor, Mohammad Kasemi, was among the casualties in an Israeli air strike on Sunday, along with Hassan Mohaghegh and Mohsen Bagheri.
Iran Secures Uranium Before Attack 00:44
According to a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Iran had moved all highly enriched uranium to safety prior to Israel's attack. Major General Mohsen Rezai added that all materials, key personnel, and production facilities were safeguarded. The Israeli air assault, it seems, failed to cripple Iran's nuclear program entirely.
U.S. Air Base Clear-Out 23:24
In the midst of potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, the U.S. has reportedly evacuated an airbase in Qatar within two weeks. Approximately 40 military aircraft have been withdrawn from the Al-Udeid base, with three transport planes remaining behind.
Damage to Chondab Reactor 22:12
High-resolution satellite images confirm that the Israeli air strike on Iran's nuclear facilities at the Chondab site has caused severe damage to the heavy water reactor’s concrete shell. Despite the reactor's significant damage, buildings in the surrounding area remained intact, leading to speculations that facilties producing heavy water may have also been targeted.
Tags- Middle East Conflict- Israel War- Iran- Iran Conflict- Iranian Nuclear Program- Middle East- Wars and Conflicts
- The escalating conflicts between Iran and Israel highlight the critical need for greater political cooperation and peace and security measures among regional nations to prevent the potential threat of a nuclear war.
- Amidst these war-and-conflicts, the passing of policy-and-legislation and engagement in general-news discussions are crucial to address the complexities of the Middle East, ensuring that powerful players such as the US exercise diplomatic wisdom in their actions.
