Israel reassures Arab countries on response to Iran attack
Israel has reassured its Arab allies in the region – such as Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf states – that its response to the Iranian attack will not put them in danger. This is what the public broadcaster Kan reported, according to which the Jewish State has indicated that its response, when it arrives, will be conducted in such a way that the Islamic Republic will not be able to involve them. Yesterday, Tehran threatened a larger and more massive attack in retaliation for the more than 300 drones and missiles launched against Israel on Saturday night.
“This launching of so many missiles, cruise missiles and drones against Israeli territory will be responded to,” said Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, speaking from Nevatim Air Base in southern Israel, which was slightly damaged by the attack.
NBC, US says Israel will not strike Iran directly
The United States believes that Israel's response to the Iranian attack will likely be limited and will not focus directly on the territory of the Islamic Republic but on one of its allied groups in Syria or Lebanon. The NBC broadcaster reported this, citing four American officials. According to the latter, the lack of serious damage caused by Tehran could lead the Jewish state to seek a less aggressive response. Yesterday the Israeli war cabinet apparently decided to respond “clearly and forcefully” to the Iranian attack without triggering a regional war, or destroying the international coalition that helped the Jewish state defend itself.
IRAN, 'READY TO USE WEAPONS NEVER USED BEFORE IF ISRAEL ATTACKS'
The National Security Committee of the Iranian Parliament, Abolfazl Amouei, said that if Israel should it respond to Iran's drone and missile attack, Tehran is “ready to use a weapon we have never used.” Iran International wrote it. In the same statement, Amouei said that Israel he should consider his next steps and “act wisely.”
Iran reassures China, we do not want further escalation
China believes that Iran can “manage the situation well and avoid further turbulence in the Middle Eastern region” while safeguarding its sovereignty and dignity. This is the message that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed to his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, according to a note released by the official Xinhua agency. Amir-Abdollahian told Wang that Iran is aware of regional tensions, is willing to show restraint and has no intention of further escalation, Xinhua reports. Wang condemns the Israeli attack, thanking Iran for not targeting neighboring countries while bombing Israel. Wang also told Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud that China is willing to work with Riyadh to avoid further escalation in the Middle East. Riyadh, for its part, “strongly expects” that China will play an active and important role in this regard and that it is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Beijing to promote an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza.
IAEA fears Israel will strike Iranian nuclear sites
The IAEA fears that Israel target Iranian nuclear facilities. Tehran closed its nuclear facilities on Sunday for “security considerations”, says the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi. On Monday, as they reopened, he kept inspectors away “until we have proof that the situation is completely calm,” the Times of Israel reported, citing Reuters. “We will resume tomorrow,” Grossi told reporters in New York. “This had no impact on our inspection activity.” When asked about the possibility of an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, Grossi replied that “there is always concern about this possibility” and urged “maximum moderation”.
#Iran #Israel #vows #revenge #Tehran #Ready #weapon