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Israel demands sanctions on Iran

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

According to BBC security correspondent Gordon Correira, everyone is waiting to see how Israel responds to Iran's attack. But along with this diplomacy has intensified.

Israel looks a little less isolated after Iran's attack as attention has shifted from Gaza and Israel will use this opportunity to put international pressure on Iran.

Israel's Foreign Minister has written to 32 countries to impose sanctions on Iran. It also says that it should ban Iran's missile plan.

Many UN sanctions over Iran's missile program end in October 2023 as part of a comprehensive deal with Iran. America, Britain and the European Union have continued sanctions on Iran.

Israel's Foreign Minister has also said that Israel's Revolutionary Guard Corps should be declared a 'terrorist organization'. America has already done this but Britain has not done this.

Can America impose new sanctions on Iran in the coming days?

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the US could impose new sanctions on Iran "in the coming days" following Iran's attack on Israel on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Janet Yellen says Iran's oil exports are "one potential area that could be subject to sanctions."

Janet Yellen said that Iran's actions pose a major threat to stability in the Middle East.

"From the attack this Saturday, April 13, 2024, to attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, Iran's actions threaten the stability of the region and could lead to economic damage," Janet Yellen warned.

In Washington, Janet Yellen said the Treasury would use its sanctions authority and work with allies to "continue to deter the Iranian regime's malign and destabilizing activity."

Earlier, Israel had written to 32 countries demanding that they impose sanctions on Iran. Israel's Foreign Minister has also said that Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps should be declared a 'terrorist organization'.

On Saturday, April 13, 2024, Iran fired 300 drones and missiles at Israel from its soil for the first time. Israel claims that with the help of its allies America, Britain and Jordan, it neutralized most of the missiles before they hit the target.

Iran carried out this attack in response to the attack on the Iranian Consulate in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on April 1, 2024. A total of 13 people were killed in this attack, in which the top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and his deputy were also killed.

Israel did not take responsibility for this attack but it is believed that it was carried out by Israel itself.

Iran told China, Iran has no intention of increasing tension

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to the Iranian Foreign Minister on the night of Monday, April 15, 2024.

According to Chinese government media, during this time Iran said that after the attack on Israel, it now "wants to exercise restraint."

During the phone conversation, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told Wang Yi that "Iran has no intention of escalating tensions" and that the situation was "very sensitive."

According to China's state news agency Xinhua, Wang said, "I am confident that Iran will deal with this situation and prevent further escalation of the crisis in the region while safeguarding its sovereignty and honor."

A statement issued by Iran's Foreign Ministry said Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told Wang about Iran's "legitimate actions" and warned the US that "if there are further attacks on Iran's interests or security, decisive action will be taken. A prompt and comprehensive response will be given."

Israeli war cabinet discusses retaliatory attack plan on Iran

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The Israeli War Cabinet has discussed how to respond to Iran's drone and missile attacks.

So far Israel has not told whether any decision has been taken in this meeting or not.

Israel's allies condemned Iran's move but also appealed to the Benjamin Netanyahu government to exercise restraint.

Iran has indicated that the matter is now over from its side, but the Israeli Army Chief says that Iran will definitely be given a reply.

Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said, "Look, we are thinking about our steps and we will definitely respond to the firing of missiles and drones on Israel."

However, he did not say when and what action Israel would take.

America does not want Israeli action: Former CIA chief David Petraeus

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Former CIA chief David Petraeus told BBC Radio Four's World Tonight program that the US does not want Israel's action against Iran to affect the economic situation around the world.

General David Petraeus has led US and its allies in Iraq and Afghanistan. He said that Iran's attack is serious and Western countries know how Israel is viewing it.

Leaders around the world have also expressed concern about the worsening situation in the Middle East. US President Joe Biden told Netanyahu that he was committed to Israel's security, but a White House official said that Biden also said that if it retaliated against Iran, America would not be involved in it.

On Monday, April 15, 2024, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that all parties should exercise restraint. Rishi Sunak, addressing parliament, said he would speak to Netanyahu and discuss how the case could be prevented from escalating.

What was the discussion between America and Iraq on the situation in the Middle East after Iran's attack on Israel?

Monday, April 15, 2024

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken to Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ali Tamim regarding the security of the Middle East.

This happened in the context of Iran's attack on Israel late on the night of Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Antony Blinken tells Mohammad Ali Tamim that the US does not want to escalate tensions with Iran, but will stand with Israel.

Mohammad Ali Tamim has expressed concern on behalf of his government about pushing the region towards war and posing a threat to international peace and security.

Iran launched about 300 drones and missiles at Israel late on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Israel says that with the help of America and Britain, it had shot down about 99 percent of the drones and missiles in the air before they entered Israeli airspace.

Iran has described this attack as a retaliation for the deadly attack on the Iranian Consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus on April 1, 2024.

A total of 13 people were killed in this attack, in which the commander of the Revolutionary Guard, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, was killed and his deputy was also killed.

Israel has not claimed responsibility for the attack on Iran's consulate. But it is believed that Israel was behind this attack.

Will Israel take action against Iran?

Monday, April 15, 2024

Israel has not yet decided what action it will take against Iran.

Israel is in talks about what action should be taken against Iran, but what that action will be has not been decided yet.

Israeli government spokesperson Avi Hyman gave this information.

Avi Hyman said that Israel is keeping an eye on the latest situation and a war cabinet meeting is also being held.

“Like any sovereign democracy, we will take the best course of action,” Avi Hyman said.

''What action will be taken has not been decided yet. But I want to remind you that it was we who were trying to escape the blasts on the night of Saturday, April 13, 2024. The lives of our children were at stake. Missiles were fired above our heads."

Iran fired more than 300 missiles and drones at Israel late on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Iran described the attack as retaliation for Israel's attack on Iran's Consulate.

However, most of the attacking drones and missiles fired by Iran were shot down in the air by Israel with the help of America and Britain.

Iran has described this attack as a retaliation for the deadly attack on the Iranian Consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus on April 1, 2024.

A total of 13 people were killed in this attack, in which the commander of the Revolutionary Guard, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, was killed and his deputy was also killed.

Israel, however, did not claim responsibility for the attack on Iran's consulate.

Iran said, Western countries should appreciate Iran for showing restraint towards Israel

Monday, April 15, 2024

Iran has said that Western countries should appreciate Iran for exercising restraint towards Israel.

Iranian officials said this in the context of the deadly attack on the Iranian Consulate in Syria's capital Damascus on April 1, 2024. A total of 13 people were killed in which Revolutionary Guard commander Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi was killed and his deputy was also killed.

Iran fired about 300 drones and missiles towards Israel late on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

However, most of the attacking drones and missiles fired by Iran were shot down in the air by Israel with the help of America and Britain.

"Instead of blaming Iran, Western countries should hold themselves responsible," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said. "They should answer what action they have taken on the war and crimes waged by Israel in Gaza."

Nasser Kanani said, "Western countries should appreciate the restraint that Iran has shown in the past months."

At the same time, China and Russia, considered close to Iran, have appealed to both the countries (Iran and Israel) to exercise restraint.

However, Russia has not criticized Iran's attack. At the same time, China's Foreign Ministry has appealed to maintain peace.

India has close relations with both Israel and Iran. India has appealed to both the countries to exercise restraint.

What did Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon say amid tensions with Iran?

Monday, April 15, 2024

Israel's Ambassador to India Naor Gilon has said that he hopes that India will help in stopping Iran's attempts to create instability in West Asia.

Naor Gilon described India as a friend of Israel.

Naor Gillon said, “West Asia is very important for India, because millions of Indian citizens are working there. I think India will play an important role in stopping Iran. Iran cannot continue this behavior.”

There is a constant situation of tension between Israel and Iran.

The Iranian Consulate in Damascus, the capital of Syria, was attacked on April 1, 2024. Two senior Iranian military commanders were killed in this. Iran has blamed Israel for this attack.

Israel, however, has not claimed responsibility for this attack.

Iran fired more than 300 missiles and drones at Israel late on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Iran described the attack as retaliation for Israel's attack on Iran's Consulate.

However, most of the attacking drones and missiles fired by Iran were shot down in the air by Israel with the help of America and Britain.

Since this incident, tension between Israel and Iran has increased, posing a threat to the entire Middle East region.

India has close relations with both Israel and Iran. India has appealed to both the countries to exercise restraint.

America will not support Israel if it retaliates against Iran: America

Monday, April 15, 2024

America has warned Israel that if it retaliates against Iran, America will not support it.

Senior White House officials have given this information.

Late in the evening of Saturday, April 13, 2024, Iran fired more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel.

Iran says the attack was carried out in response to Israel's attack on Iran's embassy in Syria on April 1, 2024.

Almost all the attacking drones and missiles fired by Iran were shot down in the air by Israel along with its allies America and Britain.

According to American officials, while talking to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu after this attack, US President Joe Biden said that Israel should act with restraint in its response.

According to US officials, President Joe Biden has told Netanyahu that he should 'think very carefully and strategically'.

This was Iran's first direct attack on Israel so far.

America has claimed to have shot down about 80 drones and at least six ballistic missiles fired by Iran during the attack on Israel.

India demands Iran to release 17 Indian crew members aboard MSC Aries

Monday, April 15, 2024

India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has spoken on phone to Iran's Foreign Minister Aamir Abdullahian.

S Jaishankar has given this information on social media platform X.

S Jaishankar has told that during this conversation he has demanded the release of 17 Indian crew members aboard the cargo ship MSC Aries in front of Iran.

During the phone call, Jaishankar also discussed the latest situation in the region, the importance of not escalating tensions further, exercising patience and reducing tensions through diplomacy.

On Saturday, April 13, 2024, Iran had captured a cargo ship belonging to an Israeli billionaire businessman. Its crew consists of Indian sailors.

Iran carried out an airstrike on Israel late on the night of Saturday, April 13, 2024. However, most of the attacking drones and missiles fired by Iran were shot down in the air by Israel with the help of America and Britain.

Since this incident, tension between Israel and Iran has increased, posing a threat to the entire Middle East region.

India has close relations with both Israel and Iran. India has appealed to both the countries to exercise restraint.

India expressed concern over the situation in West Asia after Iran's attack on Israel

Sunday, 14 April 2024

A response has been issued by the Ministry of External Affairs of India on the situation in Western Asia.

India's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has expressed concern over the situation in West Asia.

India's Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement, "Tensions between Israel and Iran threaten the peace and security of the region and we are extremely concerned about this."

“We advocate a withdrawal from violence and a solution through diplomacy.”

"The latest situation is being closely monitored and contact is being maintained with the Indian community in the region," the Indian Ministry of External Affairs statement further said. It is very important to maintain peace here.

Iran fired drones and missiles at Israel on the morning of Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Iran has described it as a retaliation for the attack on its consulate in Syria on April 1, 2024.

Israel, however, did not claim responsibility for the attack on Iran's consulate.

Iran's attack on Israel: How are America and Britain supporting Israel?

Sunday, 14 April 2024

The US has shot down several drones fired by Iran at Israel on the morning of Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Meanwhile, Britain said that its Royal Air Force (RAF) will stop drones as per requirement.

US President Joe Biden and England's PM Rishi Sunak have criticized Iran's attack.

Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak have talked about supporting Israel.

Iran has held Israel responsible for the attack on the Syrian Consulate on April 1, 2024. To avenge this, Iran has attacked Israel.

However, Israel has not claimed responsibility for the attack on Iran's consulate in Syria.

Two US officials told CBS News that the US military has shot down several Iranian drones. Information about what type of drones these were has not been revealed.

Britain's Security Ministry has said that additional fighter planes have been deployed to stop the attacks from Iran.

US President Joe Biden has also said that his country is fully committed to the security of the people of Israel.

Israel, with America's help, shot down all missiles and drones fired by Iran: Joe Biden

Sunday, 14 April 2024

US President Joe Biden has claimed that Israel, with the help of America, has shot down all the missiles and drones fired by Iran.

Biden said, "Thank you to the soldiers of our force. We have helped Israel in shooting down all the missiles and drones fired by Iran."

Joe Biden has strongly criticized Iran's attack and announced full support to Israel.

Joe Biden said, “My team remains in constant contact with the leaders of Israel. We will take every necessary step to save our people."

On the morning of Sunday, April 14, 2024, Iran fired missiles and drones at Israel.

Together with America and other allies, we have succeeded in keeping Israel's territory safe: Israel's Defense Minister

Sunday, 14 April 2024

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Galant has said that the entire situation has been assessed with senior officials for Israel's security sector.

Yoav Galant said, "Together with the United States and other allies, we have succeeded in securing Israeli territory. There has been very little damage."

Yoav Galant said, "But the matter is not over yet. We remain on alert. Instructions have been issued by the IDF (Israeli Army). We have to be prepared for every situation. We foiled the attack. We have been successful in doing."

On the morning of Sunday, April 14, 2024, missiles and drones were fired at Israel from Iran.

US President Joe Biden has claimed that with America's help, Israel has succeeded in shooting down 'almost all drones' and missiles.

Iran's attack on Israel: What has happened so far?

Sunday, 14 April 2024

The reaction of the Secretary General of the United Nations has come after Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel.

This is being said to be its retaliation after the attack on Iran's Consulate in Syria.

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has appealed to all parties to exercise restraint.

Antonio Guterres said, “I have stressed again and again that neither the region nor the world can afford another war.”

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Galant said the conflict with Iran is 'not over yet'.

Iran has launched a direct attack on Israel for the first time, which includes more than 300 drones and missiles.

Iran said the attack had achieved 'all its objectives' and was a response to the April 1, 2024 attack on its consulate in the Syrian capital, Damascus. Israel neither confirmed nor denied the attack.

Israel had said in its comment that it does not comment on foreign media reports. However, Israel had admitted to carrying out targeted attacks on Syria in recent years.

After Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel, Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Galant said that there was no major damage in the Iranian attack.

Yoav Galant said the country is on 'high alert' and is ready to deal with any situation.

Iran has said that if Israel takes action it will attack again. Former Israeli Defense Forces spokesman Jonathan Conricks said that this is the first day of the new Middle East.

Iran had already informed neighbors and allies including America about the attack on Israel: Iran's Foreign Minister

Sunday, 14 April 2024

Iran's Foreign Minister Hussein Amir-Abdullahyan has said that Iran had already informed its neighbors and allies about the attack on Israel.

"About 72 hours before our operation, we informed our friends and neighbors in the region that Iran's action against Israel is definite, irrevocable and lawful," Hussein Amir-Abdullahyan said.

Hussein Amir-Abdullahyan said that during the meeting with foreign diplomats, Iran had also informed the US about the attack against Israel and told that it would be a 'limited' attack and its purpose was self-defense.

Israel had prepared for Iran's attack with the help of America. He had received information about this in advance and advanced defense systems of Israel and America were already deployed for this.

Israel was successful in protecting itself from Iran's attack because Iran had also informed America about the attack against Israel and told that it would be a 'limited' attack and its purpose was self-defense.

Iran's attack on Israel will not lead to a widespread war: US President Joe Biden

Sunday, 14 April 2024

US President Joe Biden says he is confident that Iran's attack on Israel will not lead to a widespread war.

In a program, America's National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby was asked about Iran's attack on Israel turning into war.

On this, John Kirby said, "The President (US President Joe Biden) believes that it will not move in that direction."

John Kirby said that Biden is looking at the 'diplomatic side' by calling a meeting of the G7. John Kirby said, "What Israel did in self-defense last night (Sunday, April 14, 2024) is amazing. Their military capability is amazing. It caused very little damage."

Kirby said that the President (US President Joe Biden) has been very clear. This matter will not proceed further. The coming hours and days will tell us about this.

Israel was successful in protecting itself from Iran's attack because Iran had also informed America about the attack against Israel and told that it would be a 'limited' attack and its purpose was self-defense.

Will make Iran pay the price of this attack at its own appropriate time: Israel

Sunday, 14 April 2024

Responding to Iran's attack, Israel has said that it will make Iran 'pay its price' at the right time.

Israel's War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz said before the start of the cabinet meeting that we will form an alliance at the regional level and will extract the price of this attack from Iran at the appropriate time.

Benny Gantz also said that he had talked to German Foreign Minister Annalina Barbock and she talked about solidarity at the global level.

The Israeli military reported on Sunday, April 14, 2024 that Iran had fired more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel.

On April 1, 2024, there was an attack on Iran's Consulate in Syria, in which several Revolutionary Guards officers were killed. Iran had held Israel responsible for this and had talked about retaliatory action.