Iran-Israel War – Iran’s Foreign Minister
The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said on Sunday that Iran did not want conflict with Israel to extend to its neighbouring nations unless forced. He added that Iran’s response was in self-defence and would halt its response if foreign aggression ended.
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Israeli Fighter Jets Bombard Tehran
Israeli fighter jets attacked and bombarded Iran’s capital city, Tehran. Israeli fighter jets have hit fuel reservoirs, due to which the sky was covered with thick black smoke as oil depots burned. In retaliation, Iran has hit Israel with ballistic missiles and drones.
Iran Fires Back with Missiles in Retaliation
However, Iran didn’t wait long to respond. According to an Israeli military official, Iran fired 200 ballistic missiles and drones into Israeli territory. Some of these missiles went through the Israeli defence systems.
The town of Bat Yam, near Tel Aviv, was the worst hit. A large apartment building was destroyed in Bat Yam. Six people died, and 180 were wounded as a result of this.
Death Count Keeps Rising As Days Pass
Lives Lost in Israel
At least 13 people have died in Israel since Friday. The Iranian attack mostly killed civilians. The missile attack in Bat Yam was the deadliest single strike by Iran.
Four women died when their three-story building was destroyed in northern Israel. Rescue teams are on the lookout for several missing people under the rubble.
Lives Lost in Iran
Iran’s UN representative said 78 people died in the first Israeli attacks, while more than 320 people were wounded. Iran claimed that 20 out of the 78 dead were children.
The actual number of deaths might be higher, and neither has Iran updated its numbers since the attacks began.
Iran-Israel War: Both Sides Are Targeting
Targets Hit By Israel in Iran
Israel says it hit Iran’s nuclear program sites. As per Israel, they attacked:
- Iran’s defence ministry in Tehran,
- Nuclear research buildings,
- Oil and gas facilities, and
- Military command centres.
Israeli Fighter Jets struck more than 400 targets across Iran, including 40 sites just in Tehran alone.
Targets Hit By Iran in Israel
As per Iran, it aimed its missiles at:
- Haifa’s big oil refinery,
- Civilian neighbourhoods,
- Military bases across northern Israel, and
- Tel Aviv area buildings.
Iran had used its most powerful missiles in this attack on Israel. Each missile carried up to 2,000 pounds of explosives along with it.
Reason For The Iran-Israel War
The Iran-Israel war did not start all of a sudden. There has been a decade-long enmity between Iran and Israel. But this is the first time they have attacked each other directly, and the attacks have been hard.
Israel targeted Iran’s nuclear program and killed top Iranian military leaders first on Friday, and then Iran fired back with hundreds of missiles and drones.
Iran-Israel War – Reaction of Leaders Around the World
Trump Warned Iran
The US President Donald Trump posted a strong warning on social media and said that America had nothing to do with the Israeli attacks. He warned Iran not to attack US targets.
Trump wrote on Social Media, “If we are attacked, the full strength of the US military will come down on you.” He also said a peace deal between Iran and Israel could still happen.
Help Offered By European Countries
Germany, France, and Britain wanted to help stop the fight. They have offered to hold talks with Iran about its nuclear program immediately.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said, “We hope Iran will accept our offer for immediate talks.”
Nuclear Talks Cancelled
Iran was scheduled to talk with the US about its nuclear program on Sunday in Oman, but they cancelled the talks because of Israeli attacks.
The Iranian Foreign Minister said, “We can’t talk peace while our people are being bombed.”
More Attacks Expected In The Coming Days
Both Iran and Israel say that this fighting will continue. Iran’s military warned and said, more fierce and broader attacks would be conducted if Israel kept striking.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said what Iran has seen so far is nothing compared to what could come next.
World Leaders’ Fears of a Bigger War
Many world leaders worry that this could become a much bigger war in the coming days, and other countries and groups might join the fighting. Groups and countries which could join are:
- Lebanon’s Hezbollah Group,
- Yemen’s Houthi Rebels,
- Iraqi Militias, and
- Other US Allies in the region.
Impact on Oil and Gas
Iranian Energy Under Attack
Israel has attacked Iran’s oil and gas industry for the first time. Israel hit the South Pars Gas Field and fuel depots in Tehran.
Long lines can be seen at gas stations across Iran as people worry about fuel shortages.
Global Energy Concerns
Oil prices around the globe are going up because of the Iran-Israel War, while countries worry about their energy supplies if the war continues and spreads.
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Iran-Israel War – Life for People
Israelis Move To Bomb Shelters
Millions of Israelis had to hide in bomb shelters when air raid sirens went off, while many couldn’t sleep because of the constant alerts.
Iranian People Face Shortages
Iranian people are dealing with fuel shortages and fear. Many are stocking food and water in case the situation gets worse.
The government told people living near military sites to leave their homes.
Iran-Israel War – Considered As The Most Serious Fight
This Iran-Israel war is the most serious fight because what started as attacks on military targets has now expanded to hits in civilian areas too.
The international community has asked both sides to stop fighting. Neither Iran nor Israel is ready to back out. In the coming days, it has to be seen whether this fighting can be stopped or it will grow into something much bigger.
