Aljazeera Source Iran’s Khamenei says ‘wrong’ to downplay Israel’s attack
498,590 views Oct 27, 2024 #IsraelAttackOnIran #Iran #IranSupremeLeader
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first comments about the “malignant” Israeli attack on Iran early Saturday in a meeting with the families of the four members of the armed forces who were killed. The Israelis try to make the impact of the strikes appear larger than reality, but any move inside Iran to make them appear smaller would also be “wrong”, he said. “It would be wrong for us to say that it was nothing and it did not matter,” Khamenei said. “The calculation error of the Zionist regime must be disrupted. They do not know Iran, its youth, its nation. They have not yet been able to fully comprehend the power, capabilities, initiative and will of the Iranian nation, we must make them understand it.” Khamenei also opened a Hebrew account on X after the Israeli strikes. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from Tehran, Iran. To discuss this further, we are joined by Menachem Klein, a political science professor at Bar-Ilan University, speaking from West Jerusalem.
Israel’s direct strike on Iran marks ‘a new phase’: Analysis
78,660 views Oct 26, 2024 #Tehran #Iran #Israel
Israel’s attack on Iran was part of a new phase in tensions as it was the first time Israel admitted to a direct strike on Iran, with Tehran downplaying the impact and Israel exaggerating its achievements, analyst Abas Aslani said. “This indicates that … Israel may be encouraged by the US to avoid a full-scale war in the region,” Aslani, a senior research fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies, told Al Jazeera from Tehran. “The initial assessment and the initial reaction here in Tehran indicates that maybe a serious or significant reaction, a direct reaction against Israel, was not as likely.” However, Aslani said some sort of response from Iran should be expected.
Israeli military confirms it has launched attacks on Iran
1,927,620 views Oct 26, 2024 #Iran #Tehran #israel
As we have been reporting, several loud explosions have been reported on the outskirts of Tehran. The Israeli military has now confirmed that it is conducting attacks on military targets. Here’s the full statement, published by Israel’s Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee: The [Israeli military] is currently attacking with precision military targets in Iran in response to the Iranian regime’s ongoing attacks against the State of Israel over the past few months. The [Israeli military] is on alert offensively and defensively as we follow developments from Iran and its proxies. The [Israeli military] is conducting an ongoing situational assessment and at this stage, there has been no change in the Home Front Command’s instructions. We must continue to be vigilant and obey the instructions of the Home Front Command in order to inform the public of any new developments immediately.
Iranian state TV shows IRGC Quds Force commander in Tehran
54,504 views Oct 15, 2024 #Iran #Israel #IranAttacksIsrael
Iranian state TV has broadcast images showing the commander of the Quds Force, who hasn’t been seen in public for several weeks. Esmail Qaani was seen at a memorial ceremony for a senior Revolutionary Guard commander who was killed in Lebanon. There were reports that he may have been wounded in an Israeli strike on Beirut last week. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar has more from Tehran, Iran.
Iran boosts security at key sites after Israel attack, as FM Araghchi says they’re ready for war
134,434 views Oct 15, 2024 #Iran #Tehran #MiddleEast
Since the 1979 Iranian revolution, Tehran’s streets have been adorned with revolutionary slogans and images of fallen troops. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is on a regional tour to prevent further escalation in the region. He has visited Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman, aiming to strengthen cooperation and deter Israeli attacks on Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. Despite Iranian calls for peace, Araghchi warns of retaliation if attacked, including targeting American troops. Israel’s imminent response to a recent Iranian attack is expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear and economic infrastructure. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from Tehran.
Pentagon confirms US to deploy THAAD anti-missile system and troops to Israel amid Iranian threats
78,652 views Oct 14, 2024 #Netanyahu #AlJazeeraEnglish #Israel
The United States is sending an advanced anti-missile system to Israel, the Pentagon has announced, as President Joe Biden’s administration continues to provide “ironclad” support for one of its top allies amid mounting tensions with Iran. At the direction of US President Joe Biden, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin authorised the deployment of a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and its associated US military personnel. This move aims to bolster Israel’s air defences following Iran’s unprecedented attacks against Israel on 13 April and again on 1 October, Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder said in a statement.
Iran says it will send aid to Lebanon if Beirut air corridor can be opened
29,959 views Oct 12, 2024 #Iran #IranAir #Tehran
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has reiterated his promise that Tehran stands by the people, government and resistance forces of Lebanon amid Israeli attacks. “Iran is ready to help the war-stricken, displaced and wounded people under the supervision of the Lebanese government and send assistance if an air corridor can be opened by the government for Beirut,” he said following a meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker and Amal Movement leader Nabih Berri. “Iran will certainly continue to support all decisions taken by the people, government and resistance in this period.” In a symbolic move, the former air force commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) personally piloted the plane that got him to the Rafic Hariri International Airport as fires and smoke resulting from the latest Israeli attacks could be seen.
Concerns about all-out war: Israel to respond ‘imminently’ to Iran’s attack
170,166 views Oct 12, 2024 #Iran #IranAir #Tehran
Israeli officials say a response to Iran’s attack earlier this month is imminent. Iran fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on October the 1st. Many Iranians say they’re concerned a potential Israeli retaliation could lead to an all-out war. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from Tehran.
Iran’s cancellation of flights ‘critically important, should be monitored closely’: Analysis
253,367 views Oct 7, 2024 #Iran #IranAir #Tehran
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) announced on Sunday that all flights to and from the country will be cancelled until Monday morning, as reported by the semi-official Mehr news agency. Tohid Asadi, a Tehran-based writer and specialist in Iranian affairs, says it was not immediately clear why aviation authorities had decided to cancel flights until Monday morning. “We do not know much – whether it’s going to be sort of an offensive or defensive action, or simply a measure of precaution,” he told Al Jazeera, adding that this remained to be seen. Asadi noted, however, that the announcement came amid heightened tensions, citing Israeli PM Netanyahu’s statements threatening Iran in the wake of the missile attack and Tehran’s “very strong messages” that an Israeli attack would be met with a “crushing” response. “We will have to wait and see, but under these surging tensions, this is a critically important event that should be monitored very closely,” Asadi said.
Intensified Shadow War: Iran and Israel’s Escalating Conflict
53,860 views Oct 6, 2024 #MissileStrike #AlJazeeraEnglish #LebanonCrisis
The regional spillover from the Gaza conflict has drawn in both Lebanon and Iran, igniting a decades-long shadow war with Israel. Since October 7th, the tension has escalated dramatically. Key incidents include an April attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Iran’s direct drone and missile assaults on Israel, and the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Recently, Tehran launched nearly 200 missiles into Israeli territory, prompting fears of a significant Israeli retaliation. Join Professor Mehran Kamrava from Georgetown University, as he examines the rising concerns in Tehran, the internal debates within Iran’s leadership, and the potential scenarios for this critical geopolitical conflict.
Israel has not yet decided how to respond to Iran: Biden
81,183 views Oct 5, 2024 #aljazeeralivenews #hezbollah #Netanyahu
US President Joe Biden says the US military and diplomats are “constantly in contact” with their Israeli counterparts. He said he would think about alternatives to striking Iranian oilfields if he were in Israel’s shoes, adding that he thinks Israel has not yet concluded how to respond to Iran. Biden also said sanctions on Iran are “under consideration right now”. Biden made his remarks to reporters at a White House news briefing.
‘Our enemy is one’: Ayatollah Khamenei
1,130,412 views Oct 4, 2024 #AntonioGuterres #UNSecurityCouncil #MiddleEastConflict
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed a mass gathering days after Iran’s attack on Israel.
He delivered a rare sermon on Friday – his first since his country’s missile attack on Israel and also the first since Israel launched its wave of attacks on Hezbollah strongholds.
Thousands of Iranians were gathered in the capital, Tehran, to catch a glimpse of the leader, with a photograph of Khamenei placed side by side with a picture of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on the main stage.
Some held the green and yellow flag of Hezbollah, while others held the Palestinian flag.
“The policies adopted by our enemy is to sow the seeds of division and sedition, to drive a wedge among all the Muslims. They are the same enemies to the Palestinians, Lebanese, Egyptians, and the Iraqis. They are the enemy to the Yemeni and Syrian people,” Iran’s supreme leader told the large crowd.
“Our enemy is one.”
Khamenei delivered the sermon – his first in nearly five years – to thousands of worshippers carrying portraits of slain leaders of Iran’s “axis of resistance” against Israel and the United States.
Tehran’s patience is being tested by Israel: Analysis
57,551 views Oct 4, 2024 #Iran #IranianPresident #MasoudPezeshkian
Tohid Asadi, a writer and specialist in Iranian affairs, told Al Jazeera that Iranian officials are making “double-edged statements.” On the one hand, they claim they are not “warmongers”, and at the same time, they are saying, “We are not afraid of war”. Asadi explained that this means if Israel demonstrates aggression towards Iran, there will be “tough consequences”. He said the message from Tehran is clear, that its patience has reached a limit. He said Tehran is still seeking de-escalation, but if Israel “decides to continue this insatiable desire to expand the battlefield, there is going to be [a] crushing response”.
‘Phase of unilateral self-restraint has ended,’ Iran tells US in indirect message: Official
331,748 views Oct 4, 2024 #Iran #IranianPresident #MasoudPezeshkian
An Iranian source has told Al Jazeera that Iran has sent a message to the United States, via Qatar, addressing the rising regional tensions. In the message, Tehran told Washington that “the phase of unilateral self-restraint has ended.” It also said any Israeli attack would meet an “unconventional response” that includes targeting Israeli infrastructure. The indirect message also emphasised that Iran does not want a regional war, the official said. Elijah Magnier is a military and security analyst. He joins us here in Doha to discuss this.
Is the Middle East inching closer to full-blown war? | Inside Story
221,241 views Oct 3, 2024 #Israel #IranAttacksIsrael #IranIsraelTensions
Iran has carried out a major missile attack on Israel — in retaliation, it says, to the killing of the leaders of Hezbollah and Hamas, as well as a senior commander of the Revolutionary Guard.
Israel says it intercepted most of the around 200 missiles, with the help of the United States.
World leaders are urging both sides to step back from the brink of a regional war.
But Israel has promised to respond, warning Iran will pay for what it describes as a ‘big mistake’.
So, what would that response look like? And after nearly a year of war on Gaza and a campaign of air raids in Lebanon, is Israel able to fight on a third front?
Presenter: Nick Clark
Guests:
Dan Perry — Journalist and author of the book, ‘Israel and the Quest for Permanence’
Roxane Farmanfarmaian — Professor of Modern Middle East Politics at the University of Cambridge
Julien Barnes-Dacey — Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at the European Council for Foreign Relations
Iran’s president visits Qatar, discusses escalating tensions a day after missile strike on Israel
498,650 views Oct 3, 2024 #Qatar #QatarEmir #Iran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Qatar’s Emir Shiekh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, a day after Tehran’s missile strike on Israel. The Qatari Emir expressed concerns about escalating tensions in Lebanon and reiterated Qatar’s commitment to ceasefire talks in Gaza. President Pezeshkian stated Iran does not seek war but warned of a “wider and harsher” response if Israel attacks again, referencing the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Pezeshkian also highlighted that Iran was urged to show restraint to allow room for negotiations. Qatar has been mediating ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. Al Jazeera’s James Bays joins us live from Doha to discuss the latest developments.
Why did Iran attack Israel? | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
106,064 views Oct 2, 2024 #Aljazeeraenglish #News
Several world leaders have repeated their support for Israel’s right to self-defence, after Iran attacked it with a barrage of missiles. But Israel has also been killing Iranian officials, has bombed Tehran and an Iranian embassy. Soraya Lennie asks, what’s the difference?
Israel’s response to Iran ‘to be harsher than last time’: Analysis
68,263 views Oct 2, 2024 #Israel #IranAttacksIsrael #IranIsraelTensions
Andreas Krieg, senior lecturer at the School of Security Studies at King’s College London, says any military response by Israel against Iran is unlikely to damage its nuclear facilities, which are “deep underground, under mountains, so very few options there”.
“The attack by Iran yesterday was far more severe than in April in terms of impact, so the response sent by Israel will have to be harsher than last time with aircraft perhaps entering Iranian airspace and targeting military sites,” Krieg told Al Jazeera.
“I don’t see how attacks on non-military sites, such as oil refineries, would have any impact or be any way justified as a form of response to this strike yesterday.
“What is key here is Israel wants to show resolve and strength, but there’s also a lot of hubris in terms of thinking Israel can achieve something that I think they cannot achieve militarily.”
Pentagon chief described Iran’s missile attack as an ‘outrageous act of aggression’
348,426 views Oct 2, 2024 #US #LloydAustin #Israel
Iran has launched nearly 200 missiles at Israel which it says is in response to the assassination of the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah as well as a top Iranian commander. Israel says a response is coming but Iran warns it is ready to attack again, if provoked. Some of those Iranian missiles reportedly landed close to the headquarters of Mossad in northern Tel Aviv. US military officials have confirmed that two naval destroyers were used to intercept some of Iran’s missiles. Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle has more from Washington, DC.
Iranian medium-range ballistic missiles used in Israel strike: Analysis
198,946 views Oct 2, 2024 #Iran #Israel #IranAttacksIsrael
Iran has launched nearly 200 missiles directly at Israel. The Revolutionary Guard Corps says the attack was in response to the killing of the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah as well as a top Iranian commander. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran has made “a big mistake.” He warns it will pay for the attack on Tuesday night. Netanyahu claims the operation failed and says whoever attacks Israel will be attacked in retaliation. US President Joe Biden says American forces actively supported the defence of Israel by launching interceptor missiles from 2 US Destroyers in the Gulf. Biden reiterated that Israel has the right to defend itself. David Des Roches is a Professor at the National Defense University, and a Former Pentagon Director of Arabian Peninsula Affairs. He says a key question is how much of its arsenal Iran has used in the attack.
The US must restrain Israel or risk another tragic and costly Gulf war: Marwan Bishara
165,506 views Oct 2, 2024 #IranIsraelConflict #IranMissileAttack #Netanyahu
Al Jazeera’s senior political analyst Marwan Bishara highlights President Biden’s precarious position ahead of the US election, as escalating violence in Israel complicates his policies. Despite opposing the war’s expansion, Biden’s administration has tolerated Israel’s actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and beyond. Bishara suggests Biden should have anticipated a backlash, which now threatens his policy and election prospects. He argues that Biden still has leverage but has failed to use it, allowing Israel to act without consequence. Meanwhile, Israel strike hits south Beirut.
White House says US Navy destroyers joined Israeli military in shooting down Iranian missiles
61,346 views Oct 2, 2024 #AlJazeeraEnglish #IranIsraelConflict #IranMissileAttack
White House National Security Council Advisor Jake Sullivan has confirmed that US forces again worked alongside the Israeli military in responding to the Iranian attack. “The United States military coordinated closely with the [Israeli Army] to help defend Israel against this attack. US naval destroyers joined Israeli air defense units in firing” at Iranian missiles, he said. He described the Iran attack as “appears to have been defeated” and said Washington was continuing to monitor for another wave of attacks. Sullivan described the attack as a “major escalation” by Iran and said that Washington was in discussions with Israel regarding its possible response.
Pentagon says US forces remain ‘well postured’ in Middle East
36,332 views Oct 2, 2024 #AlJazeeraEnglish #IranIsraelConflict #IranMissileAttack
Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder said US forces remain “well postured throughout the Middle East” to protect its personnel and support Israel’s defence. Here’s what else he said: Ryder said he was not aware that Iran had given Washington any prior notice of the attack. He said the attack was “twice the scope” of a previous Iranian attack in April. He declined to respond to reports that Iran had used its Fattah hypersonic ballistic missile for the first time. Ryder said US naval destroyers fired a dozen interceptors during today’s attacks. He said no US personnel or infrastructure were hit. He remained vague on whether the US would join Israel in any further attacks on Iran, although he said there “will be security and economic consequences” for Iranian escalation. He said the attack was meant to cause real damage: “You don’t launch that many missiles at a target without the intent of hitting something.”
Israel prepared to ‘defend and retaliate’: Israeli army spokesperson
141,432 views Oct 2, 2024 #TelAvivAttack #Israel #IranAttacksIsrael
Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Hagari just held a televised address. In it, he said the Israeli military is “fully prepared to defend and retaliate” to the Iranian attack, stressing that it would be in a “timely manner”. Hagari says there are no additional threats heading toward Israel from Iran currently, indicating that the missile attack is over. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut joins us from Jordan’s capital, Amman to discuss the latest updates.
Israeli army says Iran has fired missiles at Israel
1,805,997 views Oct 2, 2024 #TelAvivAttack #Israel #IranAttacksIsrael
The Israeli military reports that missiles have been launched from Iran, as sirens sound across the country. Flares and missiles are currently visible in the Tel Aviv sky. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the missile attack underway on Israel is in response to the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah last week as well as that of the Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh earlier this year, Iran’s Fars news agency reported. Red alert sirens have been activated across central and southern Israel. Joining us to discuss the latest developments are political analyst Akiva Eldar from Tel Aviv and Iranian affairs specialist Tohid Asadi from Tehran.
Iran launches missiles at Israel | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
1,442,453 views Oct 2, 2024 #Aljazeeraenglish #News
Live video from Tel Aviv showed a barrage of projectiles that the Israeli military says were Iranian missiles after warnings of an imminent attack.
