Iran’s Ministry of Interior has issued a new alert amid escalating tensions in the region following a recent missile attack. The ministry has warned citizens to stay informed through security alerts on their mobile phones and to seek shelter immediately. Reports suggest that Israeli media has claimed the death of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has pledged that the legacy of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will be remembered for centuries to come. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has claimed to have targeted a US aircraft carrier, the Abraham Lincoln, with four ballistic missiles in the Gulf. China has condemned the alleged assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader as a “serious violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security.”
According to Arab media, the region of Beit Shams in Israel is home to sensitive installations, including a New Clear missile facility. An Iranian missile attack has destroyed one building in the area. The tensions have raised concerns among Catholic leaders, with Pope Francis expressing deep worry about the escalating situation.
Israel has claimed that its military has targeted Iran’s central command headquarters as part of a new wave of airstrikes against Tehran. According to Israeli reports, an F-4 and an F-5 fighter jet were destroyed when they were preparing to take off. Israeli Prime Minister has urged citizens to complete their tasks and stay at home as the situation unfolds.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has spoken with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over the phone. Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the alleged assassination as a “gross violation of human ethics and international law.” A statement issued by the government has advised citizens to rely on official sources for travel information.
In a separate incident, a crowd of protesters attempted to storm the US consulate in the UAE and launched a stone-throwing attack. China’s Foreign Minister has spoken with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over the phone.
The Emirati Defense Ministry has released a detailed report on the Iranian attacks and the resulting damage. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has claimed to have targeted a US aircraft carrier, the Abraham Lincoln, with four ballistic missiles in the Gulf.
