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15 April 2024 - Israel Special Weapons News
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- 'Two Israeli air bases struck by Iranian missiles' IRNA 15 Apr 2024 -- At least nine Iranian missiles, which Israeli air defense failed to intercept, struck two of the regime's air bases and caused damage, a senior American official told ABC News.
- Iran launches coordinated retaliatory strikes on Israel, heightening fears of broader regional war People's Daily 15 Apr 2024 -- Iran and allied armed groups launched coordinated drone and missile strikes on Israel late Saturday night in retaliation for a deadly assault on the Iranian consulate in Syria about two weeks ago. The escalation has further heightened fears of a wider regional war as a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip remains elusive.
- At Least 9 Iranian Missiles Hit 2 Targeted Israeli Airbases - Reports Sputnik 15 Apr 2024 -- At least nine Iranian missiles have hit two of Israel's airbases during the recent attack, damaging infrastructure, ABC News reported on Sunday, citing an unnamed senior US official.
- PM Netanyahu Speaks with US House of Representatives Majority Leader Steve Scalise Israel - Prime Minister 15 Apr 2024
- Israel determined to retaliate after Iran's aerial barrage VOA 15 Apr 2024 -- Israel appears determined to exact a measure of revenge against Iran, just days after the Iranian military and some of its allies across the Middle East launched an unprecedented aerial assault on the Jewish state.
- Israel lifts all precautionary restrictions after Iranian attack: army People's Daily 15 Apr 2024 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said early Monday that all restrictions it put in place shortly before Iran's overnight attack on Saturday have been lifted.
- Following Iran's retaliatory strikes, opposition leader blames Netanyahu, calls him 'existential threat to Israel' Press TV 15 Apr 2024 -- Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has vehemently rebuked Benjamin Netanyahu over his far-right administration's failure to confront Iran's retaliatory strikes on the occupied territories.
- Gallant Told Austin Israel 'Has No Choice' But to Strike Against Iran - Reports Sputnik 15 Apr 2024 -- Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke over the weekend with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and informed him that Israel has no choice but to attack Iran in response to the latter's retaliatory drone and missile strike on Saturday night, Axios reported on Monday, citing a US official and a source in the know.
- Netanyahu Asks IDF to List Target Options in Iran to 'Send Message' - Reports Sputnik 15 Apr 2024 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to list a possible targets in Iran to send a "message" to Tehran without causing casualties, The Washington Post reported on Monday.
- Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing DoD 15 Apr 2024
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant DoD 15 Apr 2024
- Biden says to oppose any Israeli counterattack against Iran -- media People's Daily 15 Apr 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a call on Saturday that the United States will oppose any Israeli counterattack against Iran, U.S. news portal Axios reported, citing a senior White House official.
- Biden reiterates "ironclad" support for Israel after Iran's attack People's Daily 15 Apr 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden reiterated Saturday his nation's "ironclad" support for Israel, shortly after a meeting with his national security team to discuss the Iranian attack on Israel.
- US House under pressure to urgently act on 'war-time' aid for Israel Press TV 15 Apr 2024 -- US House Speaker Mike Johnson has come under immense pressure to secure "war-time aids" to Israel, in the wake of Iran's weekend retaliatory attacks against the occupied territories.
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call with Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa DoD 15 Apr 2024
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah DoD 15 Apr 2024
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call with Kuwaiti Acting Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior, His Excellency Sheikh Fahad Youssef Al-Sabah DoD 15 Apr 2024
- UNSC discusses Iran's retaliatory strikes on Israeli targets IRNA 15 Apr 2024 -- The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has held an emergency session on Sunday local time at the request of the Zoinist regime after Iran's retaliatory attacks against the regime in the occupied territories.
- 'On The Brink': Leaders Call For Restraint As World Awaits Israeli Response To Iran Attack RFE/RL 15 Apr 2024 -- Leading diplomats and politicians across the globe, fearing another major escalation of fighting in the Middle East, urged restraint as the world waited for Israel's response after it endured an unprecedented air attack by Iran over the weekend.
- Israel's response may trigger dangerous cycle of retaliatory strikes with Iran Global Times 15 Apr 2024 -- The eyes of the world are fixed on Israel as it contemplates its response to Iran's retaliatory attacks following Israel's bombing of the Iranian embassy buildings. Chinese experts warn that Israel's response could trigger a dangerous cycle of retaliatory strikes between the two countries, destabilizing the Gulf region and worsening the overall security situation in the Middle East. However, a full-scale war between Israel and Iran is not imminent, they predicted.
- China calls for restraint after Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel People's Daily 15 Apr 2024 -- A Chinese envoy on Sunday called for calm and restraint after Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel over the latter's deadly assault on the Iranian consulate in Syria.
- EU Statement on the Iranian drone and missile attacks against Israel Government Offices of Sweden 15 Apr 2024
- Statement on Tensions in the Middle East Region Philippines DFA 15 Apr 2024 -- The Philippines expresses its serious concern over the increasing tensions between Israel and Iran.
- EU, G7 leaders urge preventing escalation in Mideast People's Daily 15 Apr 2024 -- European Union (EU) and Group of Seven (G7) leaders on Sunday called for preventing a further escalation of the situation in the Middle East following Iran's retaliatory strikes on Israel.
- The UK condemns unequivocally Iran's reckless attack against Israel: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 15 Apr 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council briefing on Iran's attack against Israel, 14 April 2024.
- PM statement to the House of Commons on Iran's attack on Israel: 15 April 2024 Gov.UK 15 Apr 2024 -- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a statement to the House of Commons on Iran's attack on Israel.
- Former U.S. National-Security Adviser Says Strong Israeli Response To Iran Attack Would Be Justified RFE/RL 15 Apr 2024 -- Former U.S. national-security adviser John Bolton says Israel is entitled to retaliate against Iran for its weekend attack, including destroying its nuclear weapons program, and stands by his comment that President Joe Biden is "an embarrassment" for urging Israel not to respond.
- Iranian UN mission: Time has come to hold Israel accountable ISNA 15 Apr 2024 -- Iran's representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, confirmed that the Iranian operation came within the framework of self-defense and as permitted by international law, and only targeted military sites to avoid civilian targets, in contrast to what Israel did in Syria.
- Iran's retaliatory attack against Israel 'necessary, appropriate': FM spokesman Press TV 15 Apr 2024 -- Iran's retaliatory operation against Israel was a "necessary and proportionate" action taken in defense of the country's national security, says Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kan'ani.
- Iran Takes Legal Action Against Analyst, Newspaper Over Criticism Of Israel Attack RFE/RL 15 Apr 2024 -- Iran's judiciary has initiated legal proceedings against the Tehran-based Etemad newspaper and political analyst Abbas Abdi over comments related to the Islamic republic's interactions with Israel, according to the Mizan News Agency.
- IAEA chief: Inspectors briefly halted work in Iran amid regional tensions VOA 15 Apr 2024 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Monday that his teams briefly halted inspections of Iranian nuclear facilities this week amid regional tensions between Israel and Iran.
- Army chief vows 'stormy' response to any aggression against Iran IRNA 15 Apr 2024 -- Iranian Army Chief Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has warned that Iran is prepared to deliver a "stormy and united" response to any form of aggression against the nation.
- Armed Forces warn Israel, Western supporters against crossing Iran's red lines Press TV 15 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Armed Forces have warned the Israeli regime and its Western backers against crossing the Islamic Republic's red lines.
- Iran will exact 'devastating, unified' revenge on enemy for any act of aggression: Army chief Press TV 15 Apr 2024 -- The Iranian Army Chief Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi says the country will not hesitate to give a "stormy and unified" response to any act of aggression against it.
- Amirabdollahian says Iran has never been seeking regional escalation IRNA 15 Apr 2024 -- Noting that Iran has never been seeking to escalate tensions in the region, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the Zionist regime has seemingly misinterpreted Iran's restraint.
- Iran's attack against Zionist regime warning not to cross red lines: Amirabdollahian IRNA 15 Apr 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a phone call with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock has termed the purpose of the Islamic Republic of Iran in conducting the attack against Israel as a warning to the Israeli regime to understand the consequences of crossing Iran's red lines.
- Iran tells Russia it will react decisively to any Israeli provocation IRNA 15 Apr 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that Iran's limited operation was aimed at deterring, punishing, and warning the Zionist regime, and if this regime makes another move against Iran, it will face a very strong response.
- 'Iran had no choice but to punish Zionist regime' IRNA 15 Apr 2024 -- In a telephone conversation with the European Union foreign policy chief, the top Iranian diplomat made it clear on Sunday that his country had no other option but to punish the Zionist regime for its aggression within the framework of Iran's legitimate defense.
- Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss regional developments IRNA 15 Apr 2024 -- Foreign ministers of Iran and Syria have held a phone conversation, discussing bilateral ties and the latest developments in the region following Iran's attack on the Zionist regime in response to its strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus earlier in April.
- Iran to respond to any fresh Israeli mistake 'within seconds': Deputy FM Press TV 15 Apr 2024 -- Iran's deputy foreign minister has warned that the Islamic Republic would respond to any fresh Israeli "mistake" against the country "within seconds."
- Iran: White House warned about consequences of repeated Israeli adventurism Press TV 15 Apr 2024 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran has warned the United States about potential consequences of repeated Israeli military adventurism against the Islamic Republic.
- Iran's anti-Israel operation redefined regional balance of power: FM Press TV 15 Apr 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says drone and missile attacks carried out by the Iranian Armed Forces last week against the Israeli regime "redefined the balance of power in the West Asia region."
- Tel Aviv knows Tehran's next retaliation will be more 'decisive': Iran UN envoy IRNA 15 Apr 2024 -- The ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic to the United Nations (UN) has announced that Iran's second retaliation against Israeli attack will be "most decisive."
- Iran reaffirms commitment to int'l law, opposition to regional tensions IRNA 15 Apr 2024 -- The Islamic Republic does not seek tensions in the region and is committed to international law and regulations, says Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani.
- 'Iran has legitimate right to self-defense against Israeli regime' IRNA 15 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani has defended his country military actions against the Zionist regime, saying the operation was completely in line with the Islamic Republic's inherent right to self-defense.
- 'Ten times stronger': Iran warns Israel of much harsher response if evil actions continue Press TV 15 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has warned of a "much harsher response" against any further action by Israel in the aftermath of the Islamic Republic's retaliatory operation into the occupied territories.
- Israel will receive 'reciprocal, extensive' response if continues adventurism: Iran foreign minister Press TV 15 Apr 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Israel will receive an immediate and extensive response if it continues its adventurous acts against the Islamic Republic.
- Any Israeli response will be met with a harsher, stronger one: Raisi ISNA 15 Apr 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi emphasized that through Operation Truthful Promise, the Iranian armed forces taught the Zionist enemy a lesson, stressing that a new reckless response from the enemy would be met with a harsher and stronger response.
- Israel 'main source of insecurity' in West Asia: Iran's foreign minister Press TV 15 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has denounced Israel as the root cause of insecurity gripping West Asia.
- Drones and missiles used in Iran's operation against Israel IRNA 15 Apr 2024 -- The Iranian anti-Israel unprecedented airstrike, dubbed Operation True Promise, has hit specific targets in the occupied territories with suicide drones and ballistic plus cruise missiles.
- Russia slams UNSC for ignoring attack on Iranian consulate ISNA 15 Apr 2024 -- During an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting on Sunday, Russia's Permanent Representative, Vassily Nebenzia, condemned the Council's inaction regarding the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria, while also calling for an end to bloodshed in the Middle East.
- 'The Best' For Putin: How The Kremlin Stands To Gain From Iran's Attack On Israel RFE/RL 15 Apr 2024 -- After several hours of silence following Iran's unprecedented missile-and-drone attack on Israel, Russia issued its first formal reaction: The Foreign Ministry voiced what it said was Moscow's "extreme concern" over "the latest dangerous escalation in the region."
- Iraqis fear Israeli retaliation after Iran attack VOA 15 Apr 2024 -- Iraq, perhaps unsurprisingly, is a hotbed of gallows humor.
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, April 15, 2024 Israel Defense Forces 15 Apr 2024
- April 14: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 15 Apr 2024
- Humanitarian aid increasing in Gaza, but US wants it sustained VOA 15 Apr 2024 -- Humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip has increased substantially in the last few days, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Monday, but the United States needs to see that aid sustained, he added.
- Gaza: rights experts condemn AI role in destruction by Israeli military UN News 15 Apr 2024 -- As UN chief António Guterres on Monday reiterated his appeal for "maximum restraint" in the Middle East following Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel, independent human rights experts said that the alleged use of artificial intelligence on targets in Gaza by the Israeli military had taken an "unprecedented toll" on civilians, housing and services.
- West Bank Violence US Dept. of State 15 Apr 2024 -- "We strongly condemn the murder of 14-year-old Israeli Binyamin Achimair and extend our sympathies to his family and friends."
- Gaza talks to resume soon: US administration official ISNA 15 Apr 2024 -- Captives exchange discussions between Israel and the Palestinian resistance, Hamas are set to begin as soon as this week, despite a small delay caused by Iran's retaliatory strike, a senior US administration official said on Sunday.
- Iran criticizes UK's 'astonishing' support for Israeli crimes in Gaza Press TV 15 Apr 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has criticized Britain's extensive support for Israel even as the regime continues to kill innocent Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
- Israeli warplanes target southern Lebanon IRNA 15 Apr 2024 -- The Zionist regime has reportedly conducted fresh attack on areas in southern Lebanon as tensions remain high between the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement and Israel over the war on Gaza.
- Hezbollah launches missile attacks on 4 Zionist military bases IRNA 15 Apr 2024 -- Lebanese Hezbollah fighters has targeted the "Al-Radar" base and three other military bases of the occupying regime, as well as the north of the occupied Palestinian territories.
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