The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran is on the brink of escalating into a full-scale warfare, with tensions reaching a boiling point in the Middle East. The latest updates on the situation reveal a series of developments that could potentially lead to a dangerous confrontation between the two nations.
Israel is anxiously awaiting a response from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following Iran’s first-ever direct attack. International pressure for restraint is mounting as Netanyahu has called upon his war cabinet to plan a counterattack against Iran’s weekend drone and missile strike.
Top Israeli general Herzi Halevi has made it clear that Israel will retaliate against the attacks, without disclosing specific details of the planned response. Meanwhile, Israel’s foreign minister Israel Katz is working to garner support from other countries to impose sanctions on Iran’s missile program and designate its Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
On the other side, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has vowed to retaliate against any actions taken against Iran’s interests. The looming threat of a military strike by Israel has sparked concerns among Iranians, who are already grappling with economic and political challenges.
In a significant development, US President Joe Biden has informed Netanyahu that the United States will not be involved in Israel’s counterstrike. Additionally, China has expressed support for Iran’s stance of refraining from attacking neighboring and regional countries.
Amidst the escalating tensions, world leaders including United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres and French President Emmanuel Macron are urging for restraint during the conflict. The Group of Seven major democracies (G7) is also planning coordinated action against Iran, as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced.
As the situation continues to unfold, the international community is closely monitoring the developments in the Israel-Iran conflict, with hopes of preventing a full-scale war in the volatile region.