US Strikes, Iran Retaliation, Middle East Crisis Explained

Iran Israel US Conflict: After the joint attacks on Iran by America and Israel, the situation in the Middle East is deteriorating rapidly. US President Donald Trump ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Surveillance was carried out throughout the night from Mar-a-Lago in Florida, while constant contact was maintained with Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, so far 201 people have died in 24 provinces in the joint US-Israeli attacks, while 747 people have been injured. During the attacks, reports of massive explosions were reported near the Intelligence Ministry in northern Tehran, causing panic in the entire area and Iranian air defense systems were activated. Meanwhile, India has made preparations to rescue its citizens via Egypt and Jordan.

In response to these attacks Iran fired several missiles at Israel And by targeting American military bases located in 7 countries, it was made clear that all the military assets of America and Israel present in the region are legitimate targets for it. After the missile attacks, sirens sounded in many areas of Israel and people were instructed to go to safe places.

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What has happened so far in the Iran Israel US Conflict?

• Israel Defense Forces said that the Israeli Air Force conducted the biggest operation ever on Iran, in which about 200 fighter jets took part and more than 500 military targets were targeted. IAF chief Tomer Bar said that this operation has caused serious damage to Iran’s missile and air defense capability. Israel claims that ballistic missile launch sites and advanced air defense systems were destroyed in the attacks, which weakened Iran’s retaliatory capability.
• Israel Defense Forces warned that a shipment of new ballistic missiles has been launched from Iran. An alert has been issued across the country, especially in the Tel Aviv area. There is a possibility of sirens going off. According to Israel, Iran has so far fired at least 40 ballistic missiles in the day’s clashes.
• Israel announced the launch of a new air strike wave on missile launch sites and air defense systems in central Iran.
• US Central Command described reports of an attack on a girls school in Minab in southern Iran as ‘serious’. According to reports, 85 people are feared dead in this attack. CENTCOM said US forces do not target civilians, but mission data is being reviewed to investigate the incident.
• Israel claims that these attacks have had a major impact on Iran’s ability to attack from the western and central regions and have increased air superiority.
• Israel and America attacked near the Intelligence Ministry in northern Tehran. A total of three explosions were heard. Local people said that the blasts were so powerful that the windows of the surrounding areas shook. Although Iranian state media has not yet issued any official statement on this particular incident, but local people have confirmed that air defense systems were activated and started working immediately after the sound of the attacks.
• White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt has said that President Donald Trump, along with members of his national security team, monitored the military situation overnight from the Mar-a-Lago estate. During the operation, the President spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to coordinate ongoing attacks against Iran.
• The Israeli military says Iran fired ‘dozens’ of missiles at Israel, although many of the missiles were intercepted and no serious injuries were reported, but the missile attacks continued after sunset.
• Several countries, including the European Union, China, Russia and the United Kingdom, have expressed concern over rising tensions and appealed for immediate restraint and diplomacy. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the deployment of military aircraft to protect allies in the region, while Russia described the attacks as ‘provocative acts of aggression’.
• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the group of 27 countries will hold an emergency security meeting on Monday to discuss the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The purpose of this meeting is to create a joint response between Member States and to prioritize the safety of EU citizens and staff currently present in the region.
• Iranian drone attacked near Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Along with this, Iran Guards have banned any ship from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
• The Iranian government has said that it considers all US and Israeli bases, locations and assets in the region to be legitimate military targets following recent attacks on its territory. Iran has made it clear to the United Nations that it will continue to exercise its right to self-defense until the attack completely and clearly stops.
• India has also expressed deep concern over the situation. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke to the foreign ministers of both Iran and Israel and stressed on dialogue and diplomacy to reduce tensions. The Ministry of External Affairs said that the safety of Indians present in the area is the top priority and all citizens have been advised to remain alert.
• India alerted passengers stranded at the airport in UAE. Embassy issued advisory.
• Dr. Abdul Majeed Hakim Elahi, India’s representative to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said, “Nothing has happened to the Supreme Leader. He is fine. He is never afraid of America or any other country… He will continue to work with his dignity and wisdom. I hope we will win this war.”
• The Chinese Foreign Ministry has expressed great concern about the military attacks by America and Israel against Iran. In an official statement, a ministry spokesperson appealed for an immediate halt to military action to prevent further escalation of tensions. China stressed that Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be respected. The ministry appealed to all parties involved to resume talks. And stressed the importance of efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East.
• According to Al-Alam TV, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is going to give a televised speech in a few minutes. This scheduled program has come after the joint airstrike conducted by America and Israel at different places in Iran including the capital Tehran.
• Saudi Arabia has announced that it has successfully foiled an Iranian attack targeting its capital Riyadh and its eastern region. The Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks as ‘blatant and cowardly’, and confirmed that the Kingdom’s defenses had stopped the incoming threats.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has claimed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and all the senior officials of the country are alive.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, while talking about the rapidly developing events in the Middle East, has said that Ukraine knows ‘very well’ the nature of the current conflict. Zelensky accused the Iranian regime of deciding to become Vladimir Putin’s ally by supplying Russia with more than 57,000 ‘Shaheed’ drones and the technology to manufacture them during its ongoing large-scale war against Ukraine. Zelensky said it is ‘right’ to give the Iranian people a chance to get rid of the current government and to guarantee the security of all countries troubled by terrorism emanating from Iran.

Iran has claimed that its top leadership is safe and the country is under complete control, while Israel has claimed to have carried out massive attacks on Iranian air defense systems and military bases. The circumstances are such that this conflict can push the entire West Asia towards a big war. Many countries are making diplomatic efforts to stop this.