The Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, has clarified his statement following criticism within the country, stating that Iran views American bases and military installations in the region as a legitimate target. In his recent statement, President Raisi emphasized that Iran has targeted military installations and bases in the region, not its allies, and that these installations and bases had launched aggression against Iran. The Interim Leadership Council has approved not to launch any attacks or missile strikes against neighboring countries.
President Raisi further stated that Iran remains committed to its defense and resistance, and seeks friendly relations with regional states, which does not contradict its right to defend itself against the United States. This comes after President Raisi apologized to neighboring countries that were targeted by Iranian attacks in a televised address.
On the other hand, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has stated that there has been no aggression against neighboring countries so far, but if Iran is attacked, all American airbases and interests in Iran will be targeted. Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister, stated that Iran has not started a war, but has taken retaliatory measures against the attacks, targeting American military bases, installations, and assets in the region.
Araghchi also stated that Iran will not allow any foreign interference in the election of the new Supreme Leader, emphasizing that the Iranian people have the right to choose their new leader. The Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it does not want to get entangled in any conflict or tension, and has advised Pakistani expats in Dubai to refrain from sharing inflammatory content on social media.
Since the Iran-Israel conflict began, over 1900 injured have been admitted to hospitals in Israel. Alon Lie, an Israeli official of the Jewish Agency, has questioned the Israeli government’s strategy, asking if they can free Iranian people from their regime. Following an oil depot attack in the outskirts of Tehran, a thick haze of smoke covered the city this morning.
Switzerland has stated that American and Israeli attacks on Iran are a violation of international law. This message quickly spread on social media and was seen as a symbol of solidarity and unity with the Iranian people. A video shared on social media platform X shows flames burning continuously on a street in the city. Authorities have announced plans to increase food imports to Sharjah’s Khawr Fakkhan and Fujairah Ports.
In India, Hindu nationalist politics has raised questions about the loyalty of Muslims. Mohammad Mir Baqir has stated that most members are in consensus regarding the election of the new Supreme Leader. Kuwait’s Al Adidri military base was attacked using a hybrid drone and missile, with a senior official of the organization stating that those responsible for the illegal attack should be held accountable.
Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran has not started a war, but has taken retaliatory measures against attacks, targeting American military bases, installations, and assets in the region. The Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it does not want to get entangled in any conflict or tension. The Emirati Ministry of Defense stated that the number of fatalities in the UAE due to Iranian attacks has risen to four, including Pakistanis, Nepalis, and Bangladeshis. Over 1900 injured have been admitted to hospitals in Israel since the conflict began with Iran. Dubai-based Pakistanis have been advised not to share inflammatory content on social media.
Saeed Afridi stated that the government has not reduced its expenses, and the people have been hit with a petrol bomb, while the provincial government has rejected the increase in petrol prices, and the federal government should reduce its expenses instead of passing the burden to the people.
