Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April truce
Israel and Iran exchanged fire on Monday, while Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired missiles at Israel and threatened to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea. This is the most serious tension since the ceasefire began two months ago and threatens to plunge the Middle East back into war.
Israeli officials said three waves of Iranian missiles targeted the country. Explosions could be heard in central Israel as Israeli air defenses tried to intercept fire from Iran.
The Iranian attack came after Israel launched an attack on central and western Iran early Monday in response to missile fire from Tehran; This was the most serious crossfire in the Iran war since a ceasefire was reached on April 8.
Tehran warned of retaliation after Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, despite Washington’s request to withdraw days earlier.
Israel’s attacks were clearly defiant President Donald TrumpIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he did not think Israel needed to respond further.
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Syria temporarily closes Damascus airport due to exchange of fire between Iran and Israel
Damascus International Airport will remain closed until 23:00 (2200 GMT) on Monday.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation of Syria closed the southern airspace of the country, which includes Damascus. It was stated that the measure was related to the recent conflict between Iran and Israel.
Air defenses in Tehran and other cities opened fire
Just before noon, air defense systems opened fire in Tehran and many Iranian cities, with some claims of attacks continuing.
Oil prices are on a sharp rise
This is how oil prices rose Israel launched an air strike It targets central and western Iran in response to missile fire early Monday.
Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose from $4.40 to $97.49 per barrel. Benchmark US crude oil rose from $3.95 to $94.49 per barrel.
The latest wave of attacks has complicated efforts to end the conflict. An interim agreement was reached last week Nothing has been finalized yet regarding the extension of the ceasefire between the USA and Iran.
Israel says it targeted Iran’s missile launchers
The Israeli military said it targeted truck-based surface-to-air missile launchers in its attacks against Iran on Monday.
It was stated that Iran deployed the systems across the country in order to revive its capabilities that were previously damaged in the war.
Iran says US is responsible for tension caused by Israel
The United States is “responsible for the consequences of any tension” caused by Israel in the Middle East, an Iranian official warned on Monday.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei made the comment during a briefing with journalists in Tehran on Monday.
“No one believes that the Israeli regime will take any action without coordination with the United States,” Baghaei said. “The United States bears responsibility for the Israeli regime’s aggression and will also be responsible for the consequences of escalation.”
Israeli rescue services say no injuries have been reported so far in Iran’s missile attack
Israeli rescue services said there were no known injuries from the latest missiles from Iran.
Rescue services are searching a number of areas for possible debris from the interventions.
Iran launches third wave missiles at Israel
The Israeli army called on the public to take shelter. Similar warnings were heard in neighboring Jordan.
Houthi rebels in Yemen claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel
Iran-backed rebels also said Israeli ships would again be targets in the Red Sea.
Statement from Brig. General Yahya Saree was broadcast on the Houthis’ al-Masirah satellite news channel.
This is a new escalation as the so-called ceasefire in the Iran war is strained by the crossfire between Israel and Iran.
Iran claimed responsibility for attacks, said it targeted military bases
Iran claimed responsibility for the attacks on Israel and said the attack targeted two military bases in Israel.
The paramilitary Revolutionary Guard described the attack as part of Operation Nasr, or “Victory.” The Guards said they launched the missile fire after Israel targeted radar sites in three regions of Iran, but did not provide details.
Israeli army announced that it hit the petrochemical facility in Iran
The Israeli military says it is a petrochemical complex in southwestern Iran. He did not provide detailed information.
Semi-official Fars and Mehr news agencies reported that Israeli strikes hit a petrochemical factory in the city of Mahshahr in Khuzestan province. No detailed information was given about the damage caused.
Israel makes everything clear after second wave of Iranian missiles
Israel announced that everything was fine after the warning of a second wave of missiles from Iran.
This was the second alarm in the country where no response was heard.
The Iranian fire came after Israel launched an attack on Iran early Monday in the most serious crossfire since the April 8 ceasefire in the Iran war.
Sirens wail near Israel’s main nuclear research site
Israel said it detected a barrage of missiles from Iran towards central and southern Israel on Monday morning. Loud explosions were heard in central Israel, and missiles also targeted southern Israel near the city of Dimona and Arad.
The remote desert city of Dimona is home to Israel’s main nuclear research center, which opened in 1958. widely believed to have nuclear weaponsHowever, their leaders neither confirm nor deny this.
Iran targeted Dimona and Arad in the latest round of fighting, injuring more than two dozen people.
The missile fired from Yemen had no impact or loss of life in Israel
Israel’s rescue services said there were no reports of casualties or impacts from the launch from Yemen.
Israel cancels schools nationwide due to escalation in conflict
The Israeli military updated its guidelines for civilians on Sunday evening, limiting large gatherings and canceling schools across the country.
This is the first time schools have been canceled across Israel since the clashes with Iran in April, although schools on Israel’s northern border have remained closed for much longer due to the threat of Hezbollah opening fire.
Israel announced that the missile was launched from Yemen
Israel said on Monday that it had detected a missile launched from Yemen and targeting the country. Following the missile launch warning in Yemen, sirens rang throughout Israel.
Yemen is home to the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Houthis fired missiles at Israel during and after the Israel-Hamas war but were not fully involved in the Iran war.
Saudi Arabia issues missile alert
Saudi Arabia sounded missile alert sirens in the area of an air base hosting US forces on Monday morning. Saudi state media reported that the alarm was reported in Al Kharj province, home to Prince Sultan Air Base.
He did not explain in detail. The warning came after Israel launched attacks targeting Iran.
Trump calls on Israel not to respond
Speaking to The Financial Times, Trump insisted that before Israel attacked Iran, he dictated to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the conditions on how the war would be continued.
“He won’t have a choice,” Trump told the newspaper in a phone interview. “I make the decisions. I make all the decisions. He (Netanyahu) does not make the decisions.”
The White House has no comment yet
The White House did not respond to messages Sunday about the attacks and whether they were coordinated with the United States.
Iran closes airspace around main airport after Israeli attacks
Iran closed the airspace around Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, the country’s main airspace, following the Israeli attack.
Israel hit Central and Western Iran
Israel says it hit Central and Western Iran after the missile launch; Tehran announced that explosions were heard in many cities
