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Security Council convenes as Iran-Israel conflict escalates
Shafaq News/ On Friday, the United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session at Iran's request, following Israeli airstrikes that struck multiple locations inside Iranian territory. Earlier today, Iran's state media reported that its permanent mission to the United Nations had submitted an urgent letter to the Council, calling for condemnation of the Israeli attacks and requesting an immediate session. The strikes began at dawn, as Israel launched what it described as Rising Lion Operation, targeting a series of military and nuclear facilities across Iran. Sites hit included Natanz, Fordow, Tehran, Hamedan, and East Azerbaijan province. Iranian media confirmed the deaths of several senior commanders from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), along with nuclear scientists and civilians. The large-scale assault also triggered a wave of international reactions, ranging from strong condemnation to calls for restraint and the revival of diplomatic engagement. As regional tensions escalated, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that Israel would face 'severe punishment' in response. Shortly afterward, Iran's official news agency confirmed the launch of Tehran's counterstrike, which has been designated The Severe Punishment. According to the IRGC, three waves of missiles—each comprising roughly 100 rockets—have so far been fired toward multiple Israeli military installations and airbases.
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Iraq's CF meets amid Iran-Israel war escalation
Shafaq News/ The Coordination Framework convened an emergency meeting following the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Iran, a source reported to Shafaq News on Friday. Attended by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and other leaders of the Coordination Framework (CF), the meeting centered on the implications of the Israel-Iran war and its potential risks to Iraq. This session took place after Israel launched its Rising Lion Operation, targeting military and nuclear sites across Iran. Strikes hit key locations including Natanz, Fordow, Tehran, Hamedan, and East Azerbaijan province. Iranian media later confirmed the deaths of several senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians. As tensions mounted, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei vowed that Israel would face 'severe punishment' in retaliation. Iran's official news agency subsequently confirmed the initiation of Tehran's counterstrike, labeled 'The Severe Punishment.'
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Macron warns of "very dangerous" mideast after Iran strikes
Shafaq News/ On Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the coming hours in the Middle East are 'very dangerous,' confirming that France did not participate in Israeli strikes on Iran but made clear that Paris would join in defending Tel Aviv if Tehran launches an attack. In a briefing, Macron expressed serious concern over Iran's nuclear program, describing recent findings from the International Atomic Energy Agency on Tehran's nuclear activities as 'extremely worrying.' He also noted that Iran has enriched uranium to a level capable of producing a nuclear weapon, exceeding the limits set by the 2015 nuclear agreement by 40 times. These remarks came in the wake of Israel's Rising Lion Operation, which targeted military and nuclear sites across Iran, including locations in Natanz, Fordow, and key areas in Tehran, Hamedan, and East Azerbaijan province. Iranian media confirmed the deaths of several senior IRGC commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians. As tensions mounted, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei vowed that Israel would face 'severe punishment' in response to the strikes. Tehran's retaliatory operation, named 'The Severe Punishment,' was later confirmed by Iran's official news agency. So far, three salvoes of missiles have been launched toward Israel
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Iran begins missile retaliation on Israel
Shafaq News / Israel entered a state of high alert late Friday night, as Iran's official news agency confirmed the launch of Tehran's response to Israel's Rising Lion Operation. Iran has named its operation as "The Severe Punishment". The Israeli Home Front Command confirmed that missile launches from Iran had triggered emergency sirens across major cities, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Meanwhile, a third salvo of missiles was launched from Iran toward Israel. In an official alert, authorities stated, 'We have detected missile launches toward Israel. Sirens may be activated within the coming minutes.' Citizens were urged to take immediate shelter. 'We urge all residents to enter their protected spaces now,' the command warned, as the country's missile defense systems, including Iron Dome and David's Sling, were activated to intercept incoming projectiles. Initial reports from Israeli media indicate that about 100 Iranian missiles were launched toward Israel. Israeli Channel 13 reported that a fire has broken out near the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Tel Aviv, while Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom said that rockets have landed in at least seven locations across central Israel. Earlier on Friday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning, promising 'severe punishment' for what he described as Israel's crimes against the Iranian people. In a televised address, Khamenei asserted that Iran's armed forces would leave Israel in a 'dire state' and urged Iranians to remain confident in the state's military capabilities.
