Escalating Tensions: Iran-Israel Conflict and International Reactions
The recent conflict between Iran and Israel has intensified, with Iranian strikes hitting key sites in Israel and Israeli retaliatory attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. Global leaders, including China's Foreign Ministry and Iraq's Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, call for de-escalation, while several nations prepare evacuations for their citizens.
Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated sharply following recent military strikes. On Thursday, Iran launched a missile attack that struck the main hospital in southern Israel, causing significant damage and injuring numerous individuals. Iranian strikes also targeted a high-rise apartment building in Tel Aviv, wounding at least 40 people. Israeli forces responded with attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, specifically targeting the Arak heavy water reactor.
This confrontation enters its seventh day amid increasing global concern. China urges both nations to prioritize peace, while Iraq's top Shiite authority, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, condemns Israel's military actions and warns against targeting Iran's leadership. Meanwhile, a major US airbase in Qatar has seen aircraft dispersal, reflecting heightened military alertness across the region.
Efforts to de-escalate the situation are underway as multiple countries, including Japan, China, and Egypt, work to evacuate their citizens from the ongoing conflict zones in Iran and Israel. Diplomatic channels are being urged to resolve the nuclear issue, with the US currently not participating directly in planned EU-Iran talks but potentially reconsidering their stance as tensions grow.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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