Israel-iran news: US is planning to impose a sanction on Iran. Know the details;
Israel-iran news: The White House has chosen to enforce sanctions on Iran. The US will impose it in the wake of the extraordinary air assault on Israel a few days ago.Despite calls from global leaders for Israel to refrain from retaliating following Iran’s launch of numerous drones and missiles over the weekend. The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has made it clear that they will respond to Iran’s actions.
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Israel claims that Iran unleashed more than 300 missiles and attack drones in the onslaught. Iran, on the other hand, stated that the attack was in retaliation to an alleged Israeli airstrike. It resulted in the deaths of two Iranian generals in Syria on April 1.
Israel-iran news: top updates
- The US National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, announced plans for new sanctions. It will be targeting Iran’s missile and drone programs. It also target the groups supporting the Revolutionary Guard Corps and defense ministry.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for immediate de-escalation in hostilities during a call with Iran’s foreign minister. Guterres also stressed the importance of focusing on peace efforts in the Middle East.
- The Israeli military showcased an Iranian ballistic missile intercepted over the weekend. It revealed the remnants at a southern Israel army base. Each missile was said to carry 500 kilos of explosives.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez advocated for the recognition of an independent Palestinian state. It is pushing for Palestine to become a full member of the UN.
- Turkey criticizes the West: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Western nations. He said that it is a hypocrisy for their response to Iran. Erdogan pointed out the double standards. He stated that those who remained silent towards Israel’s aggressive behavior were quick to condemn Iran’s actions.
- Pakistan and Saudi Arabia urge for peace: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire. They called for the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza. Pakistan’s foreign minister strongly condemned the killings in Gaza. He said them as “genocide”. He emphasized the need for the world to wake up to this humanitarian crisis.
- Israeli drone attack claims a life: In a targeted strike, an Israeli drone attacked a car in southern Lebanon. It resulted in the death of a commander from the militant Hezbollah group. Two others were wounded in the incident. Furthermore, another strike in a nearby area caused additional casualties, escalating the tense situation.
