Iran threatened reprisals against Israel over a strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria on April 1 that killed seven Revolutionary Guard including two generals, sparking fears of an escalation.
The intricate geopolitical dynamics at play heighten the stakes, as any escalation could have far-reaching consequences for regional stability and international relations. / Photo: Reuters Archive
The attack has sparked concerns among those who fear that Israel's potential response against Iran could trigger yet another escalation in the already volatile region.The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday over Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel, the body's president has said.
However, dissent within the ranks emerged as Ministers Ben Gabir and Smotritz opposed the authorization granted to Netanyahu, Galant, and Gantz, showcasing a division within the cabinet. Iran's retaliatory drone and missile attack on Israel dealt"heavy blows" to an air base in the Negev desert, state media reported.
"I am deeply alarmed about the very real danger of a devastating region-wide escalation. I urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid any action that could lead to major military confrontations on multiple fronts in the Middle East," Guterres said in a statement.Iran has said it will not hesitate to take further"defensive measures" to protect its interests against any military aggression, the Iranian foreign ministry said in a statement.
Conducted on the strength of Article 51 of the UN Charter pertaining to legitimate defense, Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus. The matter can be deemed concluded. However, should the Israeli…Jordanian military jets intercepted and shot down dozens of Iranian drones that were flying across northern and central Jordan towards Israel, according to two regional security sources.
The US military has shot down Iranian drone aircraft headed toward Israel, three US officials have said, without disclosing how many drones were shot down or the precise locations. Israel's Magen David Adom ambulance service has reported that it has not received any reports of casualties resulting from incoming Iranian drones.Tehran's first wave of ballistic missiles strikes Israel, according to a source speaking to Iran's state news agency, prompting fears of increased conflict.
“Unmanned aerial vehicles were reportedly launched by the Houthis toward Israel. The UAVs were launched in coordination with Iran,” the company said. "A crisis cell ... is closely monitoring the situation and submitting reports to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hour by hour," the channel said, citing a senior security official.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened the Israeli war cabinet at military headquarters in Tel Aviv, his office has said, after hostilities with arch-foe Iran surged.
"This attack is likely to unfold over a number of hours," National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said in a statement, adding that"the United States will stand with the people of Israel and support their defence against these threats from Iran."Jordan, Iran's neighbouring country, has signalled its readiness to counter any air space violations by Iranian drones or aircraft.
The retaliation involved the deployment of dozens of drones and missiles, escalating tensions in the region to new heights.The Israeli military says Iran has launched drones at Israel and will take hours to arrive. "Iran will bear the consequences for choosing to escalate the situation any further," Daniel Hagari said in a statement on Saturday.
"They don't know what Iran wants to do, so they and their supporters are terrified," ISNA quoted him as saying.US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant have discussed “urgent” regional threats, the Pentagon has said.
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