Tensions rise as Iran signals retaliation and Biden warns of imminent attack. Will the conflict escalate?
Iran and Israel are at the brink of escalating tensions as President Joe Biden anticipates an Iranian attack on Israel 'sooner than later.' The recent airstrike on an Iranian consulate in Syria has heightened the threat, with Israel preparing to defend itself against potential retaliation. Tehran has hinted at a 'calibrated' response to avoid further confrontation, amidst diplomatic efforts to ease the situation.
The shadow war between Iran and Israel has reached a critical point, with threats and counter-threats escalating since the recent strike attributed to Israel in Damascus. The US, Britain, and France have issued new travel guidelines for government employees in Israel, indicating the seriousness of the situation. As Iran plans its retaliation, fears of a full-blown conflict loom large in the region.
In the midst of these tensions, the US has moved 'additional assets' to the region in anticipation of an Iranian attack. The restrictions on travel for diplomats in Israel reflect the growing concerns about the potential fallout of the situation. The risk of the conflict spiraling out of control is real, with both Iran and Israel on edge, ready to defend their interests.
With Iran signaling a measured response and Biden urging restraint, the world watches closely to see how the situation unfolds. The shadow war between these two nations continues to pose a significant threat to regional stability. As tensions remain high, the next moves by Iran and Israel could determine the course of events in the coming days.
Israel says it is ready to defend itself against retaliation for an attack on an Iranian consulate in Syria.
Tehran indicates response will be designed to avoid escalating conflict amid flurry of diplomatic calls.
President said US are 'devoted to the defence of Israel' as he urged Tehran to show restraint.
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The US and several other countries, including Britain and France, issued new travel guidelines for government employees in Israel as the Iranian threat loomed.
Iran and Israel are trading threats and counter-threats following the 1 April strike, attributed to Israel, on the Iranian consulate in Damascus.
Iran is believed to be planning retaliation after blaming Israel for a strike on its Syrian consulate.
Biden's 'ironclad' backing of Israel is coming into conflict with stated US goal of averting regional war, analysts say.
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Tehran has vowed to respond to a suspected Israeli air strike on its consular building in Damascus.
IRGC forces conducted an operation via helicopter to take control of the commercial vessel, state media reports.
The MSC Aries was seized by troops descending from a helicopter early on Saturday, the ship's owner says.
Commandos from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard rappelled down from a helicopter onto a container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and seized the ...
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The MSC Aries was seized by troops descending from a helicopter early on Saturday, the ship's owner says.
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US president was to spend weekend in Delaware but on Saturday returned to Washington to consult with national security team.
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The Israeli military says it is on "full alert" amid the threat of an Iranian attack, saying dozens of planes are airborne as part of its readiness.
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Iran had been warning it was going to strike in response to an attack on its consulate in Syria.
Iran has launched drones at Israel, an Israeli military spokesman said, following a suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus that ...
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State news agency says MSC Aries was taken in strait of Hormuz and is being transferred to Iran's territorial waters.
The Israeli military said Saturday that dozens of combat planes were airborne as part of the state of readiness.
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Iran launched the strikes amid fears of a regional escalation following an apparent Israeli attack on an Iranian embassy complex in Syria last week.
It comes as Iran launches a wave of drones at Israel, after threatening Israel with a reprisal attack.
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US officials predicted that Iran would launch more than 100 drones, dozens of cruise missiles, and dozens of ballistic missiles.
Israel says it and its allies have intercepted the vast majority of more than 200 drones and missiles launched by Tehran.
The US president says American forces "helped Israel take down nearly all" the drones and missiles.
Israel's military has reported minor damage after Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles towards it late on Saturday.
Some 170 explosive drones were launched by Iran, while 25 cruise missiles were intercepted outside Israel's borders, according to the IDF.
Israel says it and its allies have intercepted the vast majority of more than 200 drones and missiles launched by Tehran.
The MoD says the RAF will repel "any airborne attacks within range" of its jets in the Middle East.
Tehran launched more than 300 missiles and drones at Israeli targets, raising fears of a major escalation in the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel says it and its allies have intercepted the vast majority of more than 200 drones and missiles launched by Tehran.
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Tehran's firing of over 300 drones and missiles at Israel threatens to draw region into wider conflict.
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