Tuesday 22 April 2025 10:25 GMT

Ongoing tensions between Iran, Israel reach new peak


(MENAFN) The ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel have reached a new peak following a recent airstrike attributed to Israeli military forces. An Israeli official has claimed that all of Iran's air defense systems were rendered ineffective during this operation, which utilized advanced F-35 fighter jets that are designed to evade radar detection.

In a sharp rebuttal, Iran maintains that its air defenses successfully intercepted the Israeli attack. However, they did acknowledge that four soldiers were killed and some radar systems sustained damage. This assessment was provided by the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces during a televised statement.

In light of the incident, Iran has urgently called for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council. The Iranian government seeks to address what it terms a violation of its sovereignty and to hold Israel accountable for its military actions. Meanwhile, the Israeli government insists that its targets were chosen based on national interests rather than external influences, asserting its operational independence.

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, underscored the nation's right to respond decisively to what he labeled a serious act of aggression. He framed this incident within the context of broader regional issues, emphasizing that it should not be viewed separately from the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza and the ongoing violence in Lebanon. Araqchi has called for a unified international response to combat this common threat to global peace and security.

Additionally, Iranian media outlets reported that the country's air defenses successfully intercepted "small flying objects" that were reported to be attacking areas east of Tehran. Sources indicated that the defensive response was executed with high precision, effectively neutralizing the incoming threats in a timely manner.

As both nations brace for possible escalations in conflict, the international community remains vigilant, concerned about the potential ramifications of this confrontation on regional stability and international peace. The situation continues to develop, and diplomatic efforts may be crucial in preventing further escalation.

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