Hot weather in Middle East. Engaged in Gaza against Hamas, Israel must deal with an imminent attack by theIran: the hypothesis has become increasingly concrete in recent days and there is great concern about the possible consequences throughout the region. According to local media, the Israeli government has alerted local authorities to prepare for the possibility of an assault, including by setting up public shelters. Furthermore, the choice to suspend leave for some units, the recall of reservists and the strengthening of anti-aircraft defense systems are emblematic.
High voltage in Strait of Hormuz. Video seen by the AP showed Iranian commandos carrying out a helicopter raid on an Israeli-linked ship. According to what was announced by the Tasnim agency, the Revolutionary Guards seized the merchant ship MSC Aries with twenty Filipino sailors on board. “Iran will pay the consequences for choosing to further escalation of the situation”, the warning from the spokesperson of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Daniel Hagari: “Iran funds, trains and arms terrorist groups in the Middle East and beyond.” The Israeli also described Tehran as “the largest state sponsor of terror in the world.”
🚨🇮🇷🇮🇱 The Iranian news agency Tasnim confirms the seizure in the Strait of #Hormuz of the commercial ship MSC Aries by the special forces of the Guardians of the Revolution. The connection with the Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, whose company… pic.twitter.com/P8DzOUT6gX
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According to CNN, the United States they expect Iran to strike targets inside Israel and in the region. Washington has guaranteed Israel that it will collaborate in identifying and neutralizing attacks coming from Iran, which could also involve Tehran's allies. The international community monitors the situation, the Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani he did not hide his concern for the situation in the Middle East: “We invite everyone to be cautious, we want a de-escalation and not an escalation. Because then an attack causes a reaction and the reaction causes the counter reaction. The positive message of peace given by Italy, which is a country friendly to Israel but which wants to have dialogue with all the countries in that area, is that of everyone being increasingly cautious when carrying out military actions” , his words on the sidelines of the States General of the Economy organized by Forza Italia in Milan. Further updates coming soon.
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