Iran Israel Conflict: Three individuals were murdered by five explosives at a military base in Iraq that belonged to a group supported by Iran on Saturday, CNN said, adding to the already high tensions in the Middle East. Both US and Israeli authorities denied any involvement in the explosion, but Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian threatened to take swift, “maximum level” action against Israel if it behaved against its interests.
Iran Deploys Air Defense Systems
Iran deployed its air defense systems in response to reports of explosions close to the airport in the province of Isfahan. Iran and Israel both downplayed the event, indicating a move to reduce hostilities. In the midst of regional tensions over Israel’s conflict with Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, a new flashpoint has emerged between Iran and Israel.
A base utilized by the Popular Mobilization Forces, an Iraqi paramilitary group supported by Shiite Iran, was struck by an attack on Saturday. According to the US military, US personnel were not responsible for the hit.
Alleged Drone Strike on Isfahan
The event occurs one day following an alleged drone strike on the city of Isfahan. Iran declared that it does not intend to retaliate against Israel right now. Jerusalem officials stated that the strike was not intended to cause harm, but rather to send a message.
Iran’s foreign minister did, however, state on Friday that Tehran was looking into the attack on the city of Isfahan, adding that there was currently no evidence linking the incident to Israel. Iran would react instantly and to the “maximum level” if Israel acts against its interests, according to Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian.
Details of the Drone Incident
The drones took off from inside Iran and flew for a few hundred meters before being shot down, the foreign minister of Iran told NBC News. Amirabdollahian remarked, “They’re more like toys that our children play with, not drones.”
On Friday, the US placed sanctions on two organizations that raised funds for Israeli males who are alleged to have engaged in settlement violence, as well as an associate of Israel’s far-right national security minister.