The US has dispatched a submarine equipped with guided missiles and an aircraft carrier equipped with F-35C fighter jets to the Middle East. This decision has been taken in view of the growing fears of war between Israel and Iran. This decision has been taken after talks between Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin. The US Defense Minister said that the US is committed to protecting Israel. Earlier on August 1, the Washington Post reported in its report that the US has deployed 12 new warships in the Middle East. US President Joe Biden promised to protect Israel during a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Claim – Iran can attack Israel within two days
American media house Axios has claimed that Iran can attack Israel within the next two days. This attack can happen before the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas on Thursday. Axios has made this claim quoting two people associated with Israeli intelligence. Earlier on Friday last week, Iran’s representative at the United Nations had said that we will respond on time and in such a way that there is no harm to the possible ceasefire. Lufthansa cancels flights to Israel
German airline company Lufthansa has extended the ban on flights to Israel, Iran and Lebanon. Now Lufthansa has canceled all flights for 21 August. Along with this, Lufthansa has also refused to use the airspace of Iran and Iraq. Earlier, Indian airline company Air India has also canceled flights to Israel indefinitely. China came out in support of Iran
Amid the growing threat of war between Iran and Israel, China has supported Iran. On Sunday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to Iranian Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani over the phone. During the talks, Wang Yi said that China supports Iran in protecting its sovereignty. Wang Yi also condemned the attack on Hamas chief Haniyeh in Iran. The Chinese Foreign Minister said that the killing of the Hamas chief has violated Iran’s sovereignty. This has increased the threat to regional stability. Hamas chief Haniyeh was killed in Iran on 31 July last month. According to Iran, Haniyeh was attacked with a short-range missile. ‘Deployment of weapons increased to protect its soldiers in the region’
The US had decided to send weapons to support Israel and protect the American soldiers present in the region. Since the Israel-Hamas war started in October last year, it had increased the number of its warships in the Middle East and the Mediterranean Sea. America has 2 Navy destroyers in this region, USS Roosevelt, USS Bulkley, USS Wasp and carriers like USS New York. USS Wasp and New York have been deployed to immediately bring back American soldiers from the area in case of escalation of tensions. Earlier on April 13, when Iran attacked Israel, the American defense system intercepted it. Read these news too… Air India cancels flights to Tel Aviv: Fearing Iranian attack, Israel tells citizens to collect food and water in safe houses Due to tension in the Middle East, Air India has canceled all its flights to Israel’s capital Tel Aviv with immediate effect. Air India has given this information on social media. The airline has said that flights will remain closed till further announcement. The situation in the Middle East is being constantly monitored. This decision of Air India has come at a time when there are apprehensions of Iranian attack on Israel. In fact, after the death of Hamas chief in Iran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei had talked about taking revenge from Israel. Read the full news here… Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Tehran: Iran alleges that Israel fired missiles at his home; America says – if there is a retaliation, we will stand with Israel Hamas’ political chief Ismail Haniyeh has been killed. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed this. IRGC said on Wednesday morning that Haniyeh’s hideout in Tehran was attacked with a missile at 2 am (4 am Indian time). Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards died in this. Haniyeh was in Tehran on Tuesday to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Iran’s President Masoud Pazshkian. Hamas has confirmed Haniyeh’s death. Iran has accused Israel of killing Haniyeh. However, there has been no statement from Israel. Read the full news here…
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