Trump’s threats represent ‘bullying’ on a global scale: Iran
Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, has addressed the US attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Below are his comments as quoted by the state-run IRNA news agency:
- Washington must accept responsibility for the consequences of the war.
- No one knows what will happen in the future, but what is certain is that the responsibility for the consequences of this war must lie with America and the Zionist regime.
- Tehran will exercise its right to self-defence.
- US President Trump’s recent statements and threats of further attacks are bullying on a global scale.
- Iran has shown complete restraint in response to the Zionist regime’s military aggression and has only targeted military and security targets.
‘It all began with the bombing of Palestinian children’
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has expressed concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, urging Netanyahu to call an immediate truce.
“It all began with the bombing of Palestinian children: The genocide of the people of Gaza,” he wrote on X. “We’re now close to a world war. Where does the solution begin? Netanyahu must stop bombing Palestine, call a truce, and stop putting all of humanity at risk.”
Tehran targeted as fighting rages between Israel and Iran
On my way to the office, at least three huge air strikes hit the northern part of Iran’s capital. We are seeing massive explosions in Tehran in parallel to the attacks launched against Israel.
There was another air strike in Kaaj, which is to the west of the capital, and a drone strike at the Bahman hospital, according to witnesses.
The hospital, about 200 metres [66 ft] from our office, was attacked by a small drone. At the moment, we don’t know who or what was the target. But what is clear is there’s been an escalation of attacks today.
There are no reports of casualties so far. News reports say the Iranian Red Crescent headquarters has been targeted.
Over the past few days, more people have returned to Iran and normal life has returned somewhat, with traffic on the street and shops reopening.
Iranian missile attack causes power outages in southern Israel
The Times of Israel is reporting that the Israel Electric Corporation has confirmed a hit near a “strategic infrastructure facility” and says there are power disruptions in several towns in the area.
“Teams are on their way to several locations on the ground with the aim of restoring power supply as soon as possible. The operations include infrastructure repairs and the removal of safety hazards, and are being carried out in coordination with security forces,” the IEC was quoted as saying.
During the attack, sirens sounded for some 35 minutes. “This is the longest period Israelis have spent in shelters since the start of the war” on Iran, the Channel 13 broadcaster reported.
Israeli forces strike Fordow nuclear site: Official
A spokesman for the Qom province crisis management headquarters says the Israeli army attacked Iran’s Fordow nuclear site, a day after it was targeted in US strikes. The official said there was no danger to residents in the area, Tasnim news agency reported.
