What caused war?
The recent escalation between Iran and Israel follows a significant incident: an Israeli airstrike on April 1, 2024, targeted the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria. This attack, which resulted in the death of several members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including key commanders, has been described by Iran as a grave violation of international laws and norms regarding the sanctity of diplomatic missions.
Reasons behind the attack for Israel 🇮🇱
Israel’s decision to strike appears to have been driven by ongoing hostilities and strategic calculations aimed at preempting potential threats posed by Iran, particularly related to Iran’s support for militant groups in the region such as Hezbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. These groups have been at the heart of Iran’s proxy warfare strategy against Israel.
Iran’s Response 🇮🇷
In retaliation, Iran has vowed a decisive response, emphasizing its right to defend its interests and secure retribution for the attacks. Iranian leaders have publicly committed to responding forcefully, which has raised concerns about a potential direct confrontation escalating further in the region.
On April 13, 2024, a significant assault involving missiles and drones was launched by Iran against Israel. This operation, named "Honest Response," primarily utilized the Shahed 136 type drones among other weapons. Despite the sizeable number of projectiles launched, Israel, supported by missile interception systems from the United States, Jordan, the United Kingdom, and France, managed to intercept most of these threats effectively. This caused Israel to lose 1.5 billion dollars.
Turkiye’s Stance 🇹🇷
Turkiye has taken a firm stance in the conflict by imposing an embargo on Israel and signaling that it would close its airspace to U.S. military flights should the U.S. intervene in favor of Iran. This move aligns with Turkiye’s broader regional policy and its ongoing efforts to assert its influence in Middle Eastern geopolitics.
Russia’s Involvement 🇷🇺
Russia has warned that it would consider military action against the U.S. if it intervenes on behalf of Iran. This statement underlines the potential for a broader geopolitical conflict, involving major global powers, which could have severe consequences for international security.
Global Reaction
The attack has been widely condemned by a range of countries and international organizations. While some nations have called for restraint and de-escalation, others have outright condemned Iran’s role and its actions in the region. The divide in international response highlights the complex diplomatic landscape surrounding the Israel-Iran tensions.
Powerful countries that refuse to condemn Iran: China🇨🇳, Russia🇷🇺, Turkiye🇹🇷, Saudi Arabia🇸🇦, Qatar🇶🇦, Pakistan🇵🇰 and more…
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Israeli_bombing_of_the_Iranian_embassy_in_Damascus
https://globalnews.ca/news/10395622/israel-iran-embassy-airstrike-syria/
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/8/how-will-iran-respond-to-israels-attack-on-its-damascus-consulate
