Iran launched a drone and missile attack on Israel on Bengali New Year. However, Iran’s drones were destroyed in mid-air by America and their ally, Britain, cooperated in this work. As a result, there were no Israeli casualties, only one girl was slightly injured.
America had warned Israel in advance about this attack. Although the relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden is not going well lately.
In his address to the nation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “Israel has been preparing for a direct attack by Iran in recent years and weeks. We are ready to face any situation. The state of Israel is strong. The IDF is powerful. People are strong.”
Benjamin Netanyahu also thanked friends America and Britain for their support. He also said, “My policy is clear. Whoever harms us, we will harm them. We will defend ourselves against any threat.”
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting today at Israel’s request. The meeting will be held at 4:00 pm US time. Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Israel temporarily closed their airspace. Several airlines have suspended flights to the region.
American President Joe Biden said, Sunday will discuss with G-7 leaders, the elite club of the world’s rich and developed countries, to give a coordinated diplomatic response to Iran’s heinous attacks. Notable G-7 countries are America, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Italy and Canada.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak strongly condemned Iran’s attack and vowed to stand by Israel’s security. In a statement condemning the attack, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint.
China, the world’s other superpower, did not condemn the attack – despite urging both sides to remain calm. China’s influence over the Middle East has grown considerably in recent times. China is mediating to ease tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
It is not yet clear whether Israel or America will counterattack Iran. But this tense situation in the Middle East, amid Russia’s ongoing aggression on Ukrainian soil, could have an impact on the global economy.
Reported from Israel that Iran launched 185 drones, 36 cruise missiles, and 110 surface-to-surface missiles – 80% were intercepted and shot down before they reached the Israeli border, 20% were intercepted and shot down in Israeli airspace. The results: Some fragments fell on Arab villages in Israel, resulting in A 7-year-old Muslim girl was injured by shrapnel in the head, and shrapnel fell in one of the camps, causing damage to the infrastructure. No one was killed during the attack.