Day Seven of War: Strikes on Tehran and Iran’s Response
World
The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to escalate rapidly. On the seventh day of hostilities, the sides are exchanging strikes while Gulf countries and international aviation attempt to adapt to the new security situation in the region.
Residents of Tehran reported another night of intense strikes, describing it as the second consecutive night of heavy attacks. One of the targets was Mehrabad International Airport, one of Iran’s busiest air hubs.
The Israel Defense Forces said more than 80 fighter jets took part in the overnight operation. The strikes targeted several sites, including a university where officers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are trained.
Iran has continued retaliatory strikes against Israel, though no major destruction or large numbers of casualties have been reported.
Israeli forces are also continuing operations in Lebanon. According to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, 16 people were killed in airstrikes in the eastern part of the country.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the nation on television, apologizing to Gulf countries and stating that Tehran would not attack them unless they launched attacks first.
Earlier, Saudi Arabia had called on Iran to “show wisdom and avoid miscalculations” following strikes on the kingdom. Reports of the president’s apology came after morning attacks on Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Qatar reported intercepting a missile attack but has begun partially reopening its airspace. The first flight since the start of the war departed from Hamad International Airport in Doha.
Airports in Dubai have also resumed operations, with flights departing from Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.
Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed the demand as “a dream they will take with them to the grave.”
The Israel Defense Forces said more than 80 fighter jets took part in the overnight operation. The strikes targeted several sites, including a university where officers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are trained.
Iran has continued retaliatory strikes against Israel, though no major destruction or large numbers of casualties have been reported.
Israeli forces are also continuing operations in Lebanon. According to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, 16 people were killed in airstrikes in the eastern part of the country.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the nation on television, apologizing to Gulf countries and stating that Tehran would not attack them unless they launched attacks first.
Earlier, Saudi Arabia had called on Iran to “show wisdom and avoid miscalculations” following strikes on the kingdom. Reports of the president’s apology came after morning attacks on Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Qatar reported intercepting a missile attack but has begun partially reopening its airspace. The first flight since the start of the war departed from Hamad International Airport in Doha.
Airports in Dubai have also resumed operations, with flights departing from Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.
Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed the demand as “a dream they will take with them to the grave.”
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