Ongoing Tensions Between Iran and US-Israel Alliance: Latest Developments

Continued Conflict in the Middle East

The conflict between Iran and the US-Israel coalition has now entered its 21st day, with no signs of de-escalation. According to Iran's state media, the country has initiated the 66th phase of Operation True Promise, deploying five heavy and multi-warhead missiles. Reports of drone and missile attacks have also emerged from the Gulf region and West Asia. The IRGC stated that this phase of Operation True Promise involved significant retaliatory actions targeting Israeli and US military installations in the region using various missile systems.

Iran's Response to Israeli Attacks

In light of these developments, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif remarked that Tehran has only utilized a fraction of its capabilities in response to Israeli strikes, emphasizing that restraint was exercised to reduce tensions. He warned that any further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would not be met with the same restraint. This situation has escalated the ongoing conflict characterized by missile strikes and military operations between Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, European leaders convened in Brussels to address rising energy prices due to the war, calling for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a halt to attacks on water and energy infrastructure in the Middle East.

Israeli Strikes in Response to Attacks on Druze Community

The Israeli military announced on Friday that it had targeted sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on the Druze community. The military stated that it struck Syrian infrastructure in response to assaults on the Druze population in southern Syria's Sweida. The Syrian state news agency SANA has not yet confirmed the attack, marking Israel's first strike on Syria amid its ongoing conflict with Iran and the US.

Gradual Reopening of Schools in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed appreciation for the patience of citizens amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He stated that efforts are underway to gradually reopen schools with 'responsibility and prudent decisions.' In a video message shared on social media, Netanyahu thanked the public for their understanding and reiterated the commitment to restore stability, security, and routine for children as much as possible.