US vs Iran
Iran’s armed forces threatened on Monday to inflict “serious, unpredictable consequences” on the United States in retaliation for its strikes on the Isfahan, Natanz and Fordo nuclear sites. Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said bases used by US forces “in the region or elsewhere” could be attacked.”This hostile act… will widen the scope of legitimate targets of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and pave the way for the extension of war in the region,” said armed forces spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari.
The US embassy in Bahrain — home to a major US military base — reduced on-site staffing citing “heightened regional tensions”.
China, Russia Issue Warnings
China on Monday warned against “the spillover of war”, urging the international community to do more to prevent the fighting from impacting the world’s economy, noting the global importance of the Gulf maritime trade routes off the Iranian coast.
Oil prices briefly fell into the red on Monday after surging, as traders weighed possible retaliation by Iran.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to help deter Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.
The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said closing the strait would be “extremely dangerous”.
Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed attacks on Iran as “unprovoked” and “unjustified” in a Moscow meeting with Tehran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, without announcing any concrete support to his key ally in the Middle East.
Israel vs Iran
Israeli strikes on Iran since June 13 have killed more than 400 people, Iran’s health ministry said. Iran’s attacks on Israel have killed 24 people, according to official figures.
FAQs
Q1. What is current situation in Iran and Israel?
A1. Israeli strikes on Iran since June 13 have killed more than 400 people, Iran’s health ministry said. Iran’s attacks on Israel have killed 24 people, according to official figures.
Q2. What is Russia’s stand in Iran Israel war?
A2. Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed attacks on Iran as “unprovoked” and “unjustified” in a Moscow meeting with Tehran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, without announcing any concrete support to his key ally in the Middle East.
