Iran and Israel are experiencing escalating tensions in the Middle East, with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for calm and de-escalation. Reports have surfaced that an Israeli missile struck Iran overnight, with two US officials confirming the attack to the BBC’s US partner CBS News. However, the Israeli government has not released an official statement regarding the incident.
Iranian state media have reported unconfirmed explosions in Isfahan, a crucial region in Iran that houses a large airbase, missile production complex, and several nuclear facilities. The global nuclear watchdog has confirmed that no nuclear sites were damaged during the attack. Iran had been on high alert after Israel promised to retaliate against Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel over the weekend.
Tehran asserts that their retaliation was in response to an Israeli air strike on their consulate in Syria on April 1st, resulting in the death of 13 individuals. The situation remains tense in the region as both countries respond to escalating conflicts. The international community is closely monitoring the situation to prevent further hostilities.