Tension in West Asia took a dangerous turn on Saturday morning when Israel carried out air strikes on several cities including Iran’s capital Tehran. According to Iranian government news agency IRNA, news of the death of at least 50 students has come to light in the attack in Minab city of southern Iran. While more than 45 people are said to be injured. After the explosions, a cloud of smoke covered the sky of Tehran and air attack sirens continued to sound.
Meanwhile, media reports claimed that this action was a joint military operation between America and Israel. US President Donald Trump called it a step taken for the safety of its citizens. At the same time, Iran has also retaliated and claimed to have fired about 400 missiles at Israel. The situation in the region is changing rapidly and a war-like situation seems to be developing in the entire West Asia.
1. According to reports, Israel targeted Iran’s Intelligence Ministry, Defense Ministry, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s office and Atomic Energy Organization. After the attacks, Khamenei is reported to have been shifted to a safe place.
2. Israel has named its campaign ‘Lion’s Roar’ (Lion’s Roar). Al Jazeera quoted American officials as saying that this is a joint military action between America and Israel.
3. How many students have died so far in Minab?
According to Iranian agency IRNA, 51 female students were killed and 45 others were injured in the attack in Minab city of Hormozgan province. It is being told that the base of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard is also present in Minab. However, official confirmation has not been made yet.
4. Where did Iran target in the retaliatory attack?
Immediately after the attacks, Iran started retaliating against Israel. According to media reports, Iran fired about 400 missiles. Apart from this, American military bases in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have also been claimed to be targeted. The news of UAE’s Dubai city being targeted has also come to light.
5. Why is there a state of emergency in Israel?
After Iran’s retaliation, emergency was declared in Israel. Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a ban on public gatherings, closure of schools and closure of non-essential workplaces across the country. Patients from hospitals have been shifted to underground facilities.
6. Why did conflict erupt amid nuclear talks?
This attack took place at a time when talks were going on between Iran and America regarding the nuclear program. President Trump had already warned Iran that America would take action if the threat increased. Trump said that the purpose of this operation is to ‘protect America and its people from danger’.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called an emergency meeting and appealed to reduce regional tensions. Britain clarified that it is not involved in this attack and supports a diplomatic solution.
7. Will the risk of war increase in West Asia?
Rapidly changing developments have destabilized the entire region. A direct confrontation between Iran and Israel could turn into a major regional conflict. At present, the eyes of the world are fixed on West Asia and the international community is keeping a close watch on the situation.
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