The Iranian Ex-Palace, formerly the United States Embassy, located in Tehran, was targeted in a morning attack. According to Iranian media, the ex-embassy, which was taken over by the US in 1979, has now been hit by American and Israeli strikes. Eyewitnesses reported that the eastern part of the compound was damaged, although further details are yet to be confirmed.
The attack comes amid rising tensions between the US and Iran, as the two nations continue to engage in a war of words and military action. The US and Israel have both launched attacks on Iranian targets, including a recent strike on the home of Iranian scientist Dr. Massoud Ali-Mohammadi, who was reportedly killed in the attack.
The conflict has also drawn in other nations, with Austria refusing to allow the US to use its airspace for military operations against Iran. China has warned that if the conflict does not end soon, it will have serious consequences for the region, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route.
The attack on the ex-embassy has sparked outrage in Iran, with the country’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, condemning Trump’s tweet as a “threat” and a “declaration of war.” Qalibaf has also called on the Iranian people to remain united in the face of the attacks.
In a separate development, Pakistan’s cricket authorities have rejected an appeal by former cricketer Fawad Alam to have his ban overturned. The ban was imposed on Alam for his alleged role in a ball-tampering scandal.
The conflict between the US and Iran continues to escalate, with both sides trading blows and accusations. The Iranian government has warned that any further attacks on its soil will be met with a strong response, and has also called on the international community to condemn the US and Israeli actions.
In a recent statement, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said that the country’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was safe and that no US or Israeli missiles had hit him. The statement came after reports emerged that a rocket had hit a border town in Iran, killing several people.
The conflict has also had a significant impact on the global economy, with oil prices rising in response to the tensions. The situation remains volatile, with both sides showing no signs of backing down.
