The Middle East is on high alert with the threat of open warfare erupting between Iran and Israel and the risk of the United States being dragged into it. The US does not want war but continues to help Israel defend itself.
The Middle East is on high alert with the threat of open warfare erupting between Iran and Israel and the risk of the United States being dragged into it. John Kirby, the White House's top national security spokesperson said the US does not want war whilst it continues to help Israel defend itself.
However, the attack by more than 300 missiles and drones, mostly launched from inside Iran, caused only modest damage in Israel as most were shot down by Israel's Iron Dome defense system and with help from the US, Britain and Jordan. In the meantime, Israel remained on high alert with emergency measures expected to remain in place until late on Monday, including a ban on school activities and caps on large gatherings.
Iranian demonstrators attend an anti-Israeli gathering in front of the British Embassy in Tehran, Iran, Apr 14, 2024. via REUTERS/ Majid Asgaripour) The leaders of the Group of 7 nations condemned Iran's attack and said they would work to stabilize the situation, warning in a statement that Tehran risked"an uncontrollable regional escalation."Analysts debated how far Iran's attack was calibrated to cause genuine devastation in Israel, or to save face at home after vows of revenge while avoiding a major new war.
"We have been slaughtered for over six months and no one dared to do anything. Now Iran, after its consulate was hit, is hitting back at Israel and this brings joy into our hearts," Majed Abu Hamza, 52, a father of seven, from Gaza City.
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