In a tragic turn of events, three Jordanians have lost their lives due to missile debris falling over the capital city of Amman, as tensions soar amidst Iran’s aggressive attack on Israel. In a tragic turn of events, three Jordanians have lost their lives due to missile debris falling over the capital city of Amman, as tensions soar amidst Iran’s aggressive attack on Israel.A session of the United Nations Security Council has been scheduled for later today following Iran’s assault on Israel.
Debris from an Iranian missile intercepted over Amman, Jordan, falls on the city, causing significant impact.
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Top Updates of Israel-Iran Conflicts
- Iran unleashed a barrage of over 200 drones and missiles towards Israel, with the majority intercepted before breaching Israeli airspace.
- The United States and British air forces collaborated in neutralizing threats before they could reach Israeli territory.
- Minor damage was reported at an Israeli military base in the country’s southern region, with no Israeli fatalities recorded thus far.
- Several regional countries have closed their airspaces, with air defences on high alert amid the escalating conflict.
- Western allies of Israel and UN Secretary-General have swiftly condemned the Iranian assault, emphasizing the need for de-escalation.
- Significant bipartisan support for Israel is evident in the United States, with both parties rallying behind the nation in the face of aggression.
- Israel calls for an urgent UN Security Council meeting, scheduled for later today, to address the escalating crisis.
- In a strategic move, Jordan opens its airspace to Israeli fighter jets to counter the Iranian threat.
- Israeli officials assert that the country’s response to Iran’s attack will be ‘clear and decisive’, as tensions continue to mount in the region.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemns the significant escalation resulting from Iran’s large-scale attack on Israel. Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz affirms his nation’s support for Israel, denouncing Iran’s assault as unjustifiable and highly irresponsible, with potential for further regional escalation. President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu engage in a phone conversation amidst the Iranian attack, while US and UK fighter jets intercept Iranian drones over Syria and Jordan. The Israeli military spokesperson confirms Iran’s launch of over 200 missiles at Israel. Iran claims Tel Aviv is ablaze, heightening fears of a potential slide into World War III.
