Brief Summary
The video reports on the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, with Iran launching retaliatory strikes against Israel. Air defence systems are intercepting missiles, but explosions have been reported in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Casualties and damage are being assessed, and international bodies like the UN Security Council are holding emergency meetings. Russia's President Putin has offered to mediate.
- Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel.
- Explosions and interceptions reported in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
- Casualties reported, and damage assessment is ongoing.
- UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting.
- Russia offers to mediate between Iran and Israel.
Initial Reports of Strikes
The news begins with live pictures from Tel Aviv showing smoke plumes, indicating potential missile strikes or interceptions. Emergency services report seven people injured. Air defence systems are actively intercepting missiles over Tel Aviv, and a large explosion has occurred, with reports suggesting a building was hit and injuries sustained. Correspondents on the ground report hearing loud booms in Jerusalem, and drones have been sighted.
Escalation and Retaliation
Israel is continuing its air strikes on Iranian military targets following initial attacks that hit nuclear sites and other targets near Tehran. Iranian media reports that the country's air defence systems have been activated in central Tehran, and a loud explosion was heard in Isfahan. These events follow the deaths of several Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists. Iran's airspace has been closed, causing flight disruptions.
International Response and Diplomacy
Russian President Putin has spoken with both the Iranian president and the Israeli prime minister, condemning the Israeli strikes and offering to mediate. The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the situation. The Iranian Foreign Minister stated that Israel has crossed every red line and called for international action.
On-the-Ground Reports and Damage Assessment
Iran has confirmed it is launching a third round of retaliatory missile strikes on Israel, explaining the explosions and drone sightings in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. It remains unclear whether the explosions are due to missiles hitting targets or interceptions by Israeli defence systems. The IDF has confirmed hitting 200 targets in Iran, doubling the previous count. The Israeli Fire Service is responding to major incidents in Tel Aviv, where at least one building has been hit. Ambulance services report five injuries in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, with one person in moderate condition and four lightly injured by shrapnel.
