Israel responded after Iran’s October 1 attack. The worries that lasted for about 26 days finally came true. This time, Israel not only targeted Iran, but also bombed Iraq and Syria. Like Iraq and Iran, Israel currently has its airspace closed to passenger flights. The first official statement on the Israeli attack came from Iran. Iran’s air defense department admitted that Israel attacked some military bases in Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam provinces.
According to reports, Israel attacked Iran’s air defense system. Israel’s second and third targets are missile and drone bases and production sites. Iran’s response came in response to the midnight Israeli attack. Israel has fired rockets and bombs into many Iranian cities. 100 Israeli warplanes entered Iranian airspace and carried out major attacks. Israeli forces target Iranian military bases. In addition to Iran, Syria and Iraq have also been targeted.
Israel retaliated for the attack
On the night of October 1st and 2nd, Iran launched a total of 180 ballistic missiles at Israeli cities. These missile attacks on Israeli skies look terrifying. The attack occurred without provocation. Iran has launched two major attacks on Israel this year. The first attack took place in April, when 130 missiles were fired. The second attack took place in October, with a total of 180 missiles fired. These two attacks have now cost Iran dearly. Rhetoric between the two countries has also been heated.
Rhetoric between Israel and Iran was intense following the attack. The Israeli Army threatened Iran and said that if Iran tries to react now, we are ready for everything. Meanwhile, Iranian lawmaker Ahmed Azzam said we have all the rights to self-defense. Meanwhile, all eyes are on the stance of other countries, including the United States, on the air strike. Israeli media reported that the United States also asked Iran not to retaliate.
US and UK advice to Iran
A senior White House official said the response was proportionate. We send a message to Iran that if it retaliates, we will protect Israel. Israeli attacks on Iranian military targets appear to be targeted and proportionate. The firefight between them should be over by now. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned Iran to avoid retaliation and not entertain thoughts of retaliation.
How did Muslim countries react?
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry issued a statement condemning the attack. He said the Arab world condemned Israel’s military attacks against Iran. This is a violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a violation of international law. At the same time, Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that the move was a clear violation of international law. “Malaysia calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to the cycle of violence,” the statement said. Israel’s continued attacks on Middle Eastern countries are pushing the region to the brink of widespread war.
Pakistan also condemned the attack, saying “Israel bears full responsibility for the escalation and expansion of the current conflict.”
European leaders call for restraint
European leaders have urged restraint after Israel retaliated against Iranian military targets. Read who said what –
France: The French Foreign Ministry wrote in a statement that it warned against further escalation of tensions. The statement said that “France has been informed of Israel’s announcement of attacks on Iranian military targets” and urged all parties to avoid taking any actions that may lead to an escalation or intensification of tensions amid the current extremely tense situation in the region. “.
Switzerland: “Switzerland condemns the alarming escalation of violence in the Middle East, including today’s Israeli air strikes against Iran,” the Swiss Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Twitter. To prevent this from happening, hostilities must cease. All aspects. “
GERMANY: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed that Israel had done its best to reduce physical harm in the attack and said it provided an opportunity to prevent further escalation of tensions. My message to Iran is clear: a widespread aggressive response must not continue. This must end now. By then, the Middle East will usher in opportunities for peaceful development. “
