Israel and its allies, including the United States, Britain, and France, largely succeeded in thwarting the unprecedented attack launched by Iran.
On the night of the 13th, Iran fired over 300 drones and missiles at Israel. Most of the missiles were intercepted before they entered Israeli airspace, and there were no confirmed casualties. The attack caused only minor damage to the military base, but a 10-year-old Israeli girl was seriously injured by falling metal fragments.
US President Biden said he condemned the attack in the strongest terms. Israeli officials warned of a “serious and dangerous escalation” by Iran.
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However, neither Israel nor the United States has said they will retaliate against Iran. Iran had promised to attack Israel after an attack on its embassy in Syria on the 1st of this month left seven officials dead.
Israeli Defense Minister Gallant says they have shot down hundreds of missiles and drones launched by Iran
Source: APTN
Iran said it would not carry out further attacks without a strong response from Israel. Stock markets across the Middle East, including Israel and Saudi Arabia, fell on the 14th, but the decline remained small.
Iran’s Chief of Staff General Bagheri said on state television on the 14th, “We consider this operation to have been a complete success.We have no intention of continuing it.” He said Iran had the ability to carry out an attack “tens of times larger” but had deliberately held back the attack.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on X (formerly Twitter) that it has no hesitation in protecting its interests from attack, but that it does not intend to continue the operation at this time.
On the 14th, President Biden will consult with the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries “to develop a unified diplomatic response,” the White House said in a statement.
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Mr. Biden spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated that the United States’ support for the country is “unwavering.” However, the news site Axios reported, citing anonymous White House officials, that Biden said the United States would not support an Israeli retaliatory attack on Iran.
Israel is expected to hold a cabinet meeting on the afternoon of the 14th to discuss its response.
Original title:Mideast Enters Dangerous New Phase With Iran’s Attack On Israel(excerpt)