The war of words between Israel and Iran is heating up as Israel's response to Iran's missile and drone attack last week draws near. The tit-for-tat attacks and retaliation cycle are escalating as a war neither side wants becomes more likely with each statement emanating from the two nation's capitals. “The nuclear facilities of the Zionist enemy have been identified and all the necessary information from all targets is at our disposal,” the
JERUSALEM (VINnews) —Israel will probably hold off on retaliating against Iran until Pesach has passed, ABC News reported on Wednesday. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email A senior U.S. official told the news outlet that Israel’s decision “could always change,” adding that Iran’s senior officials and Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continue
Foreign secretary says UK hopes Israel will respond ‘in a way that does as little to escalate this as possible’
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'If such 'never-before-seen' weapons exist, they are probably larger and more sophisticated,' Professor Gerald Steinberg, head of Jerusalem-based NGO Monitor, said.
The Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. said Wednesday that Israel must respond to Iranian strikes on the country, brushing off warnings from American leaders and other allies fearful of a regional war between the two powers. Iran launched over 300 munitions toward Israel on Saturday evening in response to an Israeli strike that killed Iranian
The United States on Thursday announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its unarmed aerial vehicle production after its attack on Israel, and President Joe Biden said G7 leaders were committed to acting together to increase economic pressure on Tehran.
Coordinated sanctions take aim at drone production.
Dutch airline KLM will begin flying to and from Tel Aviv, Israel again starting on Wednesday, the airline confirmed. KLM cancelled all flights involving the city after Iran launched an attack on Israel using missiles and unmanned drones more than a week ago.Israel wanted to carry out a major counterattack on Iran last week. The country said it scaled back those plans under pressure from the United States, Israeli officials told The New York Times on Monday.
Tensions between Israel and Iran have reached an unprecedented high in recent days. Last Saturday, Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones on Israel in response to an Israeli airstrike earlier this month that killed several Iranian military officers. Israel responded Friday with a targeted operation in Iran that was limited in scope, a source familiar with the matter said. As a conflict that could further destabilize the Middle East unfolds, here's what to know. Follow live updates after...
The virtual session comes days after Iran’s weekend attack.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would decide whether and how to respond to Iran’s major air assault earlier this week, brushing off calls for restraint from close allies. Israel has vowed to respond to Iran’s unprecedented attack, leaving the region bracing for further escalation after months of fighting in Gaza. Israel’s allies have been []