Israeli officials say a response to Iran’s attack earlier this month is imminent. Iran fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on October the 1st. Many Iranians say they’re concerned a potential Israeli retaliation could lead to an all-out war. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from Tehran. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Iran #IranAir #Tehran #TehranAirport #IranCivilAviationOrganization #IranCancelsFlights #MehrabadInternationalAirport #IranIsraelTensions #IranAttackOnIsrael #AlJazeeraEnglish
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) announced on Sunday that all flights to and from the country will be cancelled until Monday morning, as reported by the semi-official Mehr news agency. Tohid Asadi, a Tehran-based writer and specialist in Iranian affairs, says it was not immediately clear why aviation authorities had decided to cancel flights until Monday morning. “We do not know much – whether it’s going to be sort of an offensive or defensive action, or simply a measure of precaution,” he told Al Jazeera, adding that this remained to be seen. Asadi noted, however, that the announcement came amid heightened tensions, citing Israeli PM Netanyahu’s statements threatening Iran in […]
Iran has launched nearly 200 missiles directly at Israel. The Revolutionary Guard Corps says the attack was in response to the killing of the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah as well as a top Iranian commander. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran has made “a big mistake.” He warns it will pay for the attack on Tuesday night. Netanyahu claims the operation failed and says whoever attacks Israel will be attacked in retaliation. US President Joe Biden says American forces actively supported the defence of Israel by launching interceptor missiles from 2 US Destroyers in the Gulf. Biden reiterated that Israel has the right to defend itself. David Des […]
Iran’s supreme leader has thanked the armed forces for their operation against Israel, calling them on to “ceaselessly pursue military innovation and learn the enemy’s tactics”, according to the country’s official news agency. “How many missiles were launched and how many of them hit their target is not the primary question, what really matters is that Iran demonstrated its willpower during that operation,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said. Iran attacked Israel on April 13 with more than 300 missiles and drones, saying it was in response to the deadly bombing of its consulate in Syria on April 1. On Friday, explosions were heard in Isfahan in what sources said was an […]
The US and the UK have imposed new sanctions on Iran, days after Tehran launched a drone and missile attack on Israel. Individuals connected to the Revolutionary Guard, the defence ministry, as well as firms involved in drone production have been targeted in the new sanctions. US President Joe Biden says the move has been coordinated with G7 countries. Al Jazeera’s White House correspondent Kimberly Halkett has the latest from Washington, DC. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom #Israel #Iran #IranAttacksIsrael #IranDroneAttacks #IranIsraelTension #USSupportForIsrael […]
US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says that, only seven months ago, it was “unthinkable” to question whether to impose conditions on US military aid to Israel. Failing to do so, she adds, only serves to further destabilise the Middle East. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #UnitedStates #Israel #Iran #IranAttacksIsrael #IranDroneAttacks #IranIsraelTension #USSupportForIsrael #IsraelImpunity
Speaking by phone to Qatar’s emir, Ebrahim Raisi declared Iran’s aerial attack against Israel to be a success and said Iran would deliver an even more “painful” blow if there are future threat to its interests. “We now categorically declare that the smallest action against Iranian interests will certainly be met with a severe, widespread and painful response against all its perpetrators,” the Iranian president said, according to IRNA news agency. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani told state TV that Tehran’s counterattack following any Israeli retaliation would be “a matter of seconds as Iran will not wait for another 12 days to respond”. Iran’s foreign minister’s also warning […]
UK Foreign secretary David Cameron calls Iran’s attack on Israel “reckless and dangerous”, but when asked what the UK would do in the same situation, Cameron said the UK would respond with “very strong action”. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #UK #DavidCameron #Iran #IranAttacksIsrael #OperationTruePromise #IranianDrones #IranDroneAttacks #Israel #Tehran #IranIsraelTension #IranRevolutionaryGuard #IranArmy #IranSupremeLeader #DroneWarefare
The US claims credit for part of the operation against Iranian missiles, citing sanctions and embargoes hindering Iran’s missile programs. While advocating de-escalation, they vow unwavering support for Israel, raising concerns of enabling Israeli actions. The US emphasizes defense of Israel but refrains from offensive actions against Iran. Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports from the State Department in Washington, DC. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #UnitedStates #Israel #Iran #IranAttacksIsrael #IranDroneAttacks #IranIsraelTension #USSupportForIsrael #IsraelImpunity
George Galloway, a member of the UK Parliament, criticises the West’s double standards when it comes to Israel and Iran. Galloway says that if international standards were applicable to all, then Western governments would have condemned Israel’s “blatant, brazen” bombing of an Iranian embassy building in Syria, and not just Iran’s attack on Israel. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Download AJE Mobile App : https://aje.io/AJEMobile #GeorgeGalloway #SecurityCouncil #UNSC #Israel #Iran #IranAttacksIsrael #IranDroneAttacks #IranIsraelTension #Russia #UnitedStates
