Israeli strikes hit Tehran in new wave
Shafaq News/ A new wave of Israeli airstrikes targeted sites in and around Tehran on Wednesday afternoon, according to local media.
Explosions reportedly rocked the Lavizan district, Nobonyad Square, and the city of Karaj, in a mix of missiles and air defenses.
The targeted areas carry strategic relevance, as Lavizan has long drawn scrutiny over suspected nuclear activity, while Karaj is associated with drone and missile production.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had condemned Israeli attacks on the country as a 'serious miscalculation,' pledging a forceful response and affirming that Iran will not forgive violations of "its sovereignty or the blood of its martyrs."
He also addressed President Donald Trump's warning to evacuate Tehran and his threat of assassination, calling the statements 'foolish' and warning Washington of 'irreversible consequences' if it intervenes.
The escalation, now in its sixth day, continues with sustained missile and drone exchanges, and despite mounting international pressure, neither side has signaled a willingness to de-escalate.
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After Israeli launched its military operation against Iran and its nuclear facilities on June 13, 2025, all the Arab countries except for Syria rushed to condemn it and to express support for Iran, including countries whose relations with Iran are marked by tension and suspicion. For example, a statement from the Saudi foreign ministry condemned "the harsh Israeli attacks on the sister Iranian Islamic Republic," and Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan hastened to phone his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, to express his support.[1] The Emirati foreign ministry likewise issued a "stern" condemnation of "Israel's military attack" and expressed concern about further escalation and its impact on the security and stability of the region.[2] The Egyptian foreign ministry described the situation as "a very dangerous regional escalation, a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter and a direct threat to regional and international peace and security."[3] At a meeting of Jordan's National Security Council convened to discuss the implications of the Israeli attack, King Abdullah II described it as "a violation of international law… and of the sovereignty of the country," and declared that Jordan opposed anyone "turning it into an arena of war."[4] Conversely, liberal writers in these countries were outspoken in their support for Israel and for its attack on Iran, and expressed admiration of Israel's military capabilities, while noting that it is defending not only itself but the entire Middle East. The Israeli operation, they stressed, proved that the threats voiced by Iran against it over so many years were empty and hollow, and that Iran is merely "a paper tiger," as stated in the past by Saudi officials such as former foreign minister Saud Al-Faisal. Responding to Arabs who called to support Iran in its difficult hour because it is a protector of the Muslims and the Palestinians, these writers argued that, in actual fact, Iran has operated against Arab countries for years and massacred their citizens. Some also urged the Iranian people to seize the opportunity to rise up against the oppressive Iranian regime. This report reviews examples of this liberal discourse: Israel Has The Right To Attack Iran On June 12, one day before the Israeli attack on Iran, Emirati political analyst Salem Al-Ketbi wrote on the Saudi website Elaph: "Israel finds itself facing a blatant and unambiguous existential threat, given the verified intelligence about the progress of Iran's nuclear program and the development of its missile arsenal with direct support from China. In light of this escalation, a military strike appears to be a necessity rather than a strategic luxury. However, [a military strike by Israel] may not be sufficient to stop the Iranian project unless accompanied by large-scale American involvement and unprecedented international pressure. And so the major question remains: does the international community have the political will to bear the consequences of this confrontation, or will Western hesitation leave Israel and the entire region teetering on the edge of a nuclear storm that threatens everyone?"[5] Israel Dazzles The World With Amazing Campaigns, Makes Sacrifices For The Region And The World Many writers expressed admiration for the Israeli campaign, which began with a series of attacks on military targets across Iran. Saudi journalist Abdullah Al-Jadi' wrote: "Israel is dazzling the world in the full sense of the word: fronts are lighting up everywhere, [with] unprecedented infiltrations and high-quality operations unlike anything the world has known before. Yet despite this, some [supporters of the] Muslim Brotherhood keep repeating that [Israel] is drowning in the sands of Gaza."[6] Some writers thanked Israel for its operation against Iran, saying that this country has for years caused great harm in many Arab countries, but they did nothing to stop it. Hence, the Israeli attack benefits the Arabs and even humanity as a whole. Saudi journalist Abd Al-Aziz Al-Khames wrote on X that "Netanyahu has done what none of the Arabs have." He also shared an eight-minute video in which he said that Iran has harmed the Arabs for years, interfering in their countries' affairs and destroyed them, but despite this it was never punished and never suffered, but rather managed to expand, spread and increase its power in the region. This, he added, went on "until Allah brought the Arabs Netanyahu," who managed to attack the bases of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Syria, thus paving the way to the fall of the Assad regime, and also managed to attack Hizbullah in Lebanon. "Netanyahu is doing what the Arabs and all their leaders never managed to do in the past," he wrote. "He has managed to grant the Arabs many gifts and to weaken Iran."[7] Emirati activist Loay Alshareef posted in English: "Israel is not fighting on its behalf, Israel is fighting on behalf of humanity."[8] Brave Israel Is Liberating The Middle East From Terrorism; This Is A Gift To The Region And To Humanity As A Whole Some of the writers who praised Israel for its operation and expressed total support for it wrote that, while Israel attacks military facilities, Iran deliberately attacks Israeli civilians. Kuwaiti liberal Jasem Ak-Juraid shared pictures of devastation caused to residential neighborhoods in Israel, and commented: "I am Kuwaiti and I say that Israel attacks nuclear facilities and terrorists [while] the despicable Mullah regime kills innocent people of different races using imprecise ballistic missiles. Terror is clearly Khamenei's conduct and way of life, [whereas] Israel wants comprehensive peace in the region and sacrifices [greatly] to eliminate terrorism. [I feel nothing but] solidarity with Israel, its people and its army." Al-Juraid ended his post with an Israeli flag emoji. In another post, accompanied by the same emoji, he wrote: "Brave Israel is doing a humanitarian service to the Middle East by destroying the fascist nuclear facilities of the Supreme Leader of occupied Iran." Al-Juraid also posted in Hebrew, writing: "You [Israelis] are a great people that has suffered much at the hands of the fascist Iranian regime. You are the ones liberating the Middle East from terrorism. I wish the Israeli people security and victory. What you are doing is a gift to the Middle East and to humanity at large. As always, I feel solidarity with you and love you, [both the Israeli] people and [your] army." In another post he added: "Can a single operation lasting several hours completely destroy nuclear infrastructures? Nobody has ever achieved such a brilliant accomplishment… Israel dazzles the world and we wish it and its people security."[9] One of Jasem Al-Juraid's posts Bahraini liberal Amjad Taha wrote in English: "Iran is violating international law by entering the airspace of sovereign nations without permission to target and kill children. Right now, as babies and women in Israel stand on the frontlines of humanity, the Islamist regime in Iran unleashes terror, striking schools, hospitals, and homes in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. We condemn this wickedness…"[10] Iran Is A Paper Tiger Several writers stated that the success of the Israeli attacks in Iran prove that the latter's threats over the years to destroy Israel were hollow and show that it is merely a paper tiger – as senior Saudi officials have said in the past, among them former foreign minister Saud Al-Faisal and former intelligence chief and ambassador to the U.S. Turki Al-Faisal. Saudi writer Jihad Al-Obaid posted a picture of a paper tiger and wrote: "For more than 18 hours, Israel has been attacking sensitive targets and military bases [in Iran], eliminating military commanders and prominent scientists, and destroying radar, missile launchers and nuclear facilities, while Tehran has been watching helplessly, unable to do anything but make empty boasts. Those are the [true] capabilities of Iran, which has been threatening to wipe Israel off the map and liberate Jerusalem for over 40 years."[11] Jihad Al-Obaid's post Moroccan security expert Abd Al-Haq Al-Sanaibi wrote on X: "The Israeli attack in Iran will reveal that the Safavid entity [i.e., Iran] is a 'paper tiger,' as one of the Saudi princes called it. This is the end of the myth of [Iran's slogan] 'death to Israel and death to America'…"[12] Emirati political analyst Salem Al-Ketbi wrote: "History has no mercy and geography offers no protection. Whoever thinks the mountains will protect Iran from an Israeli attack should remember how regimes and countries stronger [than Iran] fell at decisive moments. As the confrontation continues, Iran becomes like a person digging his grave with his own hands. The sanctions are eroding its economy and the attacks are emptying its warehouses while its leaders hide in tunnels. The difference between Israel and Iran is that Israel takes the initiative and attacks whenever it wants, while Iran has nothing but cries and empty threats. This is exactly what happened during the recent night of missile attacks. Whoever counts on the strong position of the Mullah regime is like someone who bets on a losing horse in a race already run. Every passing day brings [the Mullahs] closer to the inescapable moment of truth [and to] a resounding collapse."[13] Iran Fights Against The Muslims And The Arabs, Not For Them Some of the writers rejected claims made by supporters of Iran, that it deserves assistance and support for the sacrifices it has made for the sake of the Palestinians and the Arabs. They retorted that Iran acts only in its own interests and has, in fact, harmed Arabs and Muslims. Saudi online activist Abd Al-Karim Al-Awad responded to a post by Algerian commentator Hafid Al-Derradji, who called to support Iran because it is a Muslim country. Al-Awad wrote: "Where were your conscience and manliness when Iran and its militias were killing Sunnis in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen[?] Where was your conscience when Iran was destroying [these] four Arab countries[?] Where was your conscience when Iran was displacing over ten million Syrians from their country[?] Where was your conscience when Iran was sowing corruption, killing, slaughtering and bombing… A dog is a dog even if covered in gold." [14] Saudi writer Saleh Al-Fahid wrote: "Iran is fighting just to defend its nuclear program, not for the sake of the Palestinians or Muslims. When Gaza was being pulverized, the Iranians did not fight for its people, tens of thousands of whom were killed. The attempt of some of Iran's supporters to paint [its] confrontation [with Israel] as anything but a struggle over nuclear power is an act of deception and misleading."[15] In another post he wrote: "The biggest lie being spread by [Iran's] proxies and tools is that it is fighting Israel today to advance the Palestinian cause and support Gaza. That is clearly untrue. The war has broken out because Israel bombed and attacked Iran and eliminated its military commanders and nuclear scientists in order to keep it from completing its nuclear program. Iran did not fire a single bullet until 12 hours later. This means that Iran is not fighting on anyone's behalf, but was forced to respond to a massive and extremely painful Israeli attack."[16] Egyptian liberal Amr Bakly wrote: "As far as I am concerned, no excuse is more despicable and crooked than citing international law and legitimacy to defend the legitimacy of the Iranian regime. For 45 years, [Iran has been responsible for] terror, crimes and assassinations on four continents, and for thousands of victims, and then some political novices come along and speak to us about international law and sovereignty. This regime, and its supporters who are defending it, can go to hell."[17] Egyptian liberal and author Amr Bakly rejected the claim that with its attack Israel was violating international law and wrote: "There is no more pathetic and warped logic than employing the law and international legitimacy to defend the legitimacy of the Iranian regime. For 45 years [Iran has orchestrated] terrorism, crime and assassinations on four continents, which claimed hundreds of thousands of victims and then a few political novices come along and talk about international law and sovereignty. If only this regime and its supporters would all go to hell."[18] Calls For The Iranian People to Rise Up Against The Regime Bahraini media figure Ahdeya Ahmed Al-Sayed urged the Iranians to take advantage of the weakness of the Iranian regime following the attacks and bring it down. In an English post on her X account she wrote: "Following Israeli airstrikes in Tehran that killed the IRGC commander, top officials, and nuclear scientists — and severely injured Khamenei's advisor and Iran's Chief of Staff – the Iranian people face a once-in-a-lifetime chance to rise and end 46 years of terrorism and tyranny"[19] Criticism Of The Arabs: Their Hatred Of Israel Blinds Them To What Iran Has Done To Their Brethren Egyptian liberal Dalia Ziada criticized the Egyptian media for mobilizing in support of Iran, "the greatest enemy of the Arabs," just because Israel is the one fighting against it, and claimed that this media ignores Iran's crimes and the damages it has caused to Arab countries, among them to Egypt itself. She posted on X, in Arabic and in English: Egyptian liberal Dalia Ziada wrote in Arabic and English: "The animosity toward Israel has so thoroughly consumed the Egyptian perspective that it has obscured reason and clouded judgment. The Egyptian media, state-affiliated digital platforms, social media trolls, and much of the Egyptian public have expressed a strikingly disproportionate alignment with Iran! An alignment that defies logic when viewed against the backdrop of Iran's long-standing hostility toward Egypt. "It is worth recalling that Iran, since 1981, honored the assassin of the Egyptian President Anwar Sadat by naming a major street in Tehran after him; a move that stood uncorrected for over four decades. Only two days before the recent conflict between Israel and Iran erupted, this affront was quietly reversed following the Iranian Foreign Minister's strange visit to Cairo last month, where he shared a symbolic meal of koshary downtown Cairo, and engaged with senior officials, including three former Egyptian foreign ministers among them was Amr Moussa, the most prominent Arab diplomat of his era (and the one guilty of originating the diplomatic hostile rhetoric against Israel that Egyptians and most Arabs still use until today)! "Equally troubling is the role of the Iran-backed #Houthi militia, whose repeated assaults on shipping in the Red Sea have inflicted substantial economic harm on Egypt. These disruptions have significantly diminished revenues from the Suez Canal, a critical artery of Egypt's economy and a vital source of dollars and national income. It is also worth remembering the death and displacement inflicted by Iran's militias and proxies upon your fellow Arabs across #Iraq, #Syria, #Lebanon, #Yemen, and beyond. You, the Egyptian people, rose in protest and grief for #Gaza. Yet, not once have you raised your voice against Iran's brutal actions in these other Arab lands. Why? Because it is Iran, not Israel, that is killing your Arab brothers and sisters. So, it is acceptable!! Hatred - hatred of Israel and the Jews - has blinded your eyes and hearts and closed your minds to the point that you have decided to stand in solidarity with the worst enemy of the Arabs (the Iranian regime) simply because the one fighting them is Israel! Shame on You! Wake up, Egyptians. "[20]
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In the war between Israel and Iran that broke out on June 13, 2025, Qatar has positioned itself squarely on Iran's side and against Israel. This is evident in the statements issued by the Qatari establishment, which condemn Israel's attack on Iran while disregarding the reasons for it as well as Iran's missile attacks on Israel, which have caused immense devastation in populated areas and claimed the lives of many Israeli civilians. The Qatari support for Iran is also manifest in remarks made by journalists and senior media figures in Qatar, including the editors of government newspapers and presenters on Al-Jazeera TV, who gloated over the destruction in Israel and hoped for more attacks on this 'artificial entity, destined for extinction' and for an ultimate Iranian victory. The Internation Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS), which is headquartered in Doha and serves as a tool of the Qatari regime to disseminate extremist anti-Western Islamist ideology,[1] called for jihad to repel 'the tyrannical Zionist aggression against Iran,' and its senior members welcomed the destruction caused in Israel by the Iranian missiles. Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Aal Thani with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in February 2025 (Image: Al-Quds Al-Arabi, London, February 20, 2025) This report reviews the responses in Qatar to the Israel-Iran war: Qatari Regime In One-Sided Condemnation Of Israel: There Is No Justification For The Attack On Iran Qatar's support for Iran was evident from the start of Israel's attacks on June 13. The Qatari foreign ministry issued a statement condemning them and describing them as 'part of a recurring pattern of aggressive policy that threatens the security and stability of the region and impedes efforts to reduce the tension and achieve diplomatic solutions,' while ignoring the Iranian threat to Israel that led to the attacks.[2] That evening Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Aal Thani reiterated this condemnation in a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.[3] In a June 17 press briefing, Qatar's foreign minister spokesperson, Majed Al Ansari, came out against Israel's attacks in Iran while ignoring Iran's missile attacks on civilian targets in Israel. He stated that, despite all the attempts to alleviate the tensions, 'there is one player in the region that insists on initiating escalation and sabotaging all the efforts to make peace there,' hinting at Israel.[4] Qatari media reports about exchanges about the war between Qatari officials and their Arab and Western counterparts likewise stressed Qatar's condemnation of the Israeli attack while disregarding Iran's counterattacks on Israel.[5] Qatar also expressed its support for Iran at an emergency meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on June 16. At the meeting Jassim Yacoub Al-Hammadi, Qatar's ambassador to Austria, who also serves as the country's permanent representative to the UN offices in Vienna, slammed the Israeli attack on Iran, claiming that "there is no legal basis for Israel's claim that its attack on Iran was a preemptive strike in self-defense." He urged the IAEA secretary-general to renew contacts with the Iranians in order to find a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.[6] International Union Of Muslim Scholars Gloats Over Attacks On Israel, Calls For Jihad To Repel Its "Aggression" The International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS), which is headquartered in Doha and serves as a Qatari arm for spreading extremist anti-Western Islamist ideology, condemned what it called "the oppressive Zionist aggression against Iran."[7] The union's head, Ali Al-Qaradaghi, wrote: "This attack must not be considered outside the broader context of the regional tension that is caused by the systematic Zionist policy of dragging the region into endless conflicts." He added: "It is impossible to remain silent in the face of this injustice. [Rather,] it is a duty to resist it… to support the oppressed and to repel the aggression… There is need for financial jihad, but [such jihad] is not sufficient. Even if it is obligatory, it must be accompanied by all [other] types [of jihad], including informational efforts, influencing public opinion, and encouraging action by young people and human rights activists."[8] Al-Qaradaghi's deputy, Ahmed Al-Khalili, who also serves as the mufti of Oman, welcomed Iran's counterattack against Israel, writing on X: "Iran's forceful response heartened us and gave us hope that the loathsome Zionist occupation of the sacred lands [in Palestine] will end for good, Allah willing."[9] IUMS member Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Al-Shinqiti, who is also a lecturer at Qatar University, shared footage of the aftermath of an Iranian missile on Israel, and commented: "[This is] the devastation [seen] this morning in Tel Aviv, capital of the temporary entity [Israel], after a dark night of Iranian missile [strikes]. Allah, let there be more [such strikes] and bless [those who carry them out]."[10] Al-Shinqiti's post ( June 15, 2025) Editor Of Al-Sharq Government Daily: We Must Support Iran; Israel Understands Only The Language Of Force Jaber Al-Harmi, editor of the Qatari government daily Al-Sharq, wrote on X following Israel's opening attack on Iran: "We [sometimes] agree with Iran and [sometimes] disagree with it, but we are never at odds [with it] when it comes to hostility toward the Zionist entity. Since [Iran] is a neighbor and a sister with whom we share [our] 'regional home' and 'Islamic home,' we oppose the Zionist aggression toward it… Now is not the time to address our disagreements with it. Now is the time to stand with it against the Zionist arrogance… "Iran must respond with every means at its disposal and all its remaining strength, and the Arab and Islamic world must take a serious and firm stance on this Israeli brutality… This aggression is [just] a prelude to [Israeli] attacks on additional countries and a warning message to anyone who is thinking of shrugging off the Zionist yoke. 'Israel' understands only the language of force… It is disgraceful and immoral to express pleasure at Iran's suffering while it is being subjected to [this] treacherous aggression."[11] Former Editor Of Al-Arab Government Daily: Allah, Bring Perdition Upon Israel Abdullah bin Hamad Aal Athbah, a former editor of the Qatari Al-Arab daily, posted a message in support of Iran: 'We do not accept the aggression of the Zionist Jews against our great sister and neighbor Iran. All [our] solidarity [is with] the fraternal Iranian people against the murderers of the women and children of Gaza and of our Arab and Muslim region.'[12] In another post, Aal Athbah shared footage from the Qatari Al-Arabi channel showing the site of a missile strike in Tel Aviv, and commented: 'Teheran sends its third response to the fourth aggression by the Zionist Jews. Allah bring perdition upon the attackers.'[13] One of Aal Athbah's posts ( June 13, 2025) Senior Al-Jazeera Presenter: Israel Is An Artificial Entity Destined For Extinction Al-Jazeera presenter Ghada Oueiss posted on her X account: 'What is this country that lives on wars and hostility toward all its neighbors since its establishment?? It is an artificial entity, destined for extinction.'[14] Qatari journalist Abd Al-Aziz Al-Khater, a columnist for the Qatari Al-Raya daily, wrote in a similar vein: 'Iran, as an entity and a historic people, will not be defeated by Israel, whose existence is artificial."[15] Senior Al-Jazeera Presenter: Israel's Cities Are Burning; Remember That Iran Supports The Palestinian Resistance Movements Palestinian Al-Jazeera presenter Jamal Rayyan rejoiced over the destruction in Israel, writing on June 16: "Israel's cities are burning. It has been proven that Iran's advanced missile fire is capable of destroying Israel's nuclear facilities and its conventional military [sites], as well as civilian sectors. The entity [Israel] is unable to withstand the losses that are bound to be [caused by the Iranian missile attacks]. Netanyahu, who thought Iran would be easy prey, is now begging Trump to intervene and protect Israel from it." [16] In an earlier post, from June 13, Rayyan came out against anyone condemning Iran on social media, [17]writing: "To all those who are attacking Iran on social media, [I say]: always remember that Iran is a great Islamic nation, thousands of years old, that [observes the five pillars of the Islamic faith:] professes that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger, fasts [on Ramadan], performs the prayers, gives alms and performs the pilgrimage [to Mecca]. It [also] dedicates 20 percent of its national income to supporting the resistance movements [fighting] to liberate Al-Aqsa and Palestine."[18] Al-Jazeera Presenter: The Images Coming Out Of Tel Aviv Are Far From Victorious Al-Jazeera presenter Zein Elabadin Tawfik shared footage of a missile strike site in Tel Aviv and praised the Iranian counterattack: "The importance of the Iranian response [to Israel's opening attack] lies in the fact that it was unprecedented and came just a few hours after the elimination of Iran's top military command in this attack. The war is just beginning and the images coming out of Tel Aviv are far from victorious."[19] Tawfik's post Qatar-Affiliated Journalist: The Scenes Of Devastation In Israel Are Heart-Warming After a night of massive missile attacks from Iran and direct hits to residential buildings in Israel, Egyptian documentary filmmaker Assaad Taha, a former Al Jazeera presenter, wrote on X: "This is the first time in my life I see destruction and my heart expands."[20] Columnist For Qatari Daily: Allah, Burn Their Homes Over Their Heads And Don't Spare A Single Soul Among Them Palestinian author Adham Sharkawi, a columnist for the Qatari daily Al-Watan, shared footage of a fire that broke out in an Israeli city following an Iranian missile strike, and wrote: "Allah, place a heavy burden upon them and let us see You punish them… Burn their homes over their heads and subject them to the rule of the righteous and sinful among Your servants [i.e., the Muslims]."[21] In another post, from June 16, he shared footage of the aftermath of the Iranian missile strike on the Haifa oil refinery, and wrote: "O Allah, gather them in great numbers, kill them one by one and do not spare a single soul among them. O Allah, subject them to the rule of the righteous and sinful from among Your servants [i.e., the Muslims], and do not take our souls until we heal our hearts by [seeing] them [suffer]." [22] Adham Sjarkawi's posts Columnist For Qatari Daily: Supporting Iran Is A Religious And Moral Obligation Algerian journalist Hafid Derradji, a columnist for the Qatari daily Al-Raya and a commentator on Qatar's beIN Sports channel, wrote on X: "Standing with the [Islamic] nation is a duty, not a choice. Standing with any Islamic country that is facing the Zionist-Western-American aggression is not a choice but a duty dictated by faith and manliness… It is not merely a political or emotional stance but a religious and moral obligation that cannot be postponed or [evaded under any] pretext. Any downplaying of the importance of [this] support, or justification of silence, is implicit partnership in the crime. The time has come to rise above narrow considerations and view the war as an existential one, not just as a passing crisis. The enemy is one, the blood is one, and the fate is one. Allah, grant victory to those who have supported Islam and humiliate those who have abandoned our nation and betrayed our causes."[23] Hafid Derradji's post
