Iran attacked Israel – In the early hours of this Saturday -, after what was the initial offensive from Tel Aviv that generated A rapid climb of tensions in the region. In detail, from Tehran three waves of attacks starring drones and ballistic missiles were sent that, the Israeli authorities confirmedthree people were charged and left at least 80 injured.
On the side of Iran, the first attacks were charged at least Three high -ranking generals, in addition to nine scientists who worked in the Iranian nuclear program. After the response of the Islamic Republic, Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz launched a strong threat against the neighboring country: “Yes (Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali) Khamenei continues to launch missiles against the Israeli Internal Front, Tehran will burn”
Scale the conflict between Israel and Iran
They are hours of maximum tension in the Middle East. After months of threats and comings and turns, Israel unleashed chaos With the “preventive” attack on the Iranian territoryin the middle of the debate by the Iranian nuclear program development. In these hours, in Tehran, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem the anti -aircraft sirens were activated and numerous explosions are heard.
Iranian counteroffensive caused the first losses in the territory commanded by the prime minister, Benjamín Netanyahu. According to Israeli media, at least three dead were recorded and More than 80 wounded by the attacks from Tehran.
On the other hand, in addition to the death of high military positions, from Iran they denounce the death of 60 civilians – Among those who would find 20 minors – after an attack from Israel to the capital of the Islamic State.
As reported by Israel’s defense forces, Iran shot at least some 200 ballistic missiles against its territory. Most missiles were intercepted by aerial defenses. The Army said that around 25% were not intercepted “According to the protocol”, which opened their way to attack open areas of the Iranian territory.
Meanwhile, the reactions of the main leaders of this conflict do not seem to predict a de -escalation of the attacks. The Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, promised – after the first Israeli attack – that the country led by Netanyahu would suffer a “severe punishment” for having started the offensive.
For his part, the prime minister of Israel sent a message to the Iranian people in which he assured that “the Islamic regime, which has oppressed them for almost 50 years, threatens to destroy our country, the state of Israel. The objective of the Israeli operation is to frustrate the nuclear threat and ballistic missile We also pave the way for you to achieve your freedom. “
“The time has come for the Iranian people to join around their flag and their historical legacy, defending their freedom from the evil and oppressive regime. Valient people of Iran, the light expires to the dark”, He concluded.
In a more threatening tone, Israel’s Minister of Defense warned harsh consequences against Iran if they maintain the counteroffensive: “The Iranian dictator is taking the citizens of I will hostagen, creating a reality in which they, and especially the residents of Tehran, They will pay a high price for the flagrant damage inflicted on the citizens of Israel. If Jamenei continues to shoot missiles against the Israeli internal front, Tehran will burn “, sentenced.
The international community asks for a tensions.
While aggressions between the two countries continue, the international community seeks a deafed tensions between the two countries. This Saturday, Pope Leo XIV demanded “responsibility” to the leaders of both nations during an audience in the Basilica of San Pedro.
“At such a delicate moment, I will be able to renew a call to responsibility and the reason (…) the commitment to build a safer world, free of the nuclear threat, must be pursued through respectful encounters and a sincere dialogue to build a lasting peace, founded on justice, fraternity and the common good,” said the Supreme Pontiff.
For his part, the Russian leader, Vladimir Putindemanded that the issues between Tehran and Tel Aviv be addressed “Strictly through political and diplomatic means” and He stressed that it is important that “the negotiation process is resumed.”
The United Nations Security Council (UN) They launched a Call to Israel and Iran to descale the conflict After the exchange of missiles that shakes the Middle East. The 15 member countries asked to privilege the diplomatic route to resolve the situation that already claimed the life of 78 Iranians, an Israeli woman and left more than 300 people injured.
Meanwhile, the Unique that took a more belligerent attitude is the United States. Although from Washington they disregarded the initial Israeli offensive, the president, Donald Trump, launched a hard warning against the Iranian authorities in the midst of the aggressions and with a clear objective of pressing Tehran in the conflict.
Through his social truth network, he urged Tehran to reach a new nuclear agreement “Before there is nothing left” and called to save what he called “The Iranian Empire”. According to the president, Iran already had Multiple opportunities to negotiate, but the uncompromising position of its regime prevented progress.
Along these lines, the Republican leader recalled that, during his government, he offered several times A diplomatic exitbut warned Iranian leaders who, if not accepting, would face severe consequences. “I told them that it would be much worse than they knew, anticipated or told them”he wrote, underlining the military capacity of the United States and the advanced arsenal available to Israel.
“No more death, no more destruction, do it now, before it’s too late”Trump wrote, adding that he had previously told Iranian officials “With the most forceful words” that they will simply accept an agreement.
Source: Ambito
