Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Blames US and Europe for West Asia Problems, Israel Responds to Missile Attack
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has accused the United States and European nations of being the root cause of conflicts in West Asia. Speaking to Iranian elites and top students in Tehran, he claimed that these nations’ actions lead to wars and hostilities in the region.
Khamenei cited the example of Iraq’s former dictator Saddam Hussein, whose actions, he said, were provoked by these nations, resulting in difficult situations. He noted that after Saddam’s death, Iran and Iraq’s relationship improved, especially during events like the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
He also expressed sorrow over the death of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, calling it a significant event and promising to address Lebanon’s situation soon.
The situation in West Asia worsened after Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel. The United States military coordinated with the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) to defend against the attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Iran’s missile attack a ‘big mistake’ and vowed that Tehran would pay for it.
IDF spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari described the attack as a ‘severe and dangerous escalation’ and warned of consequences. The IDF urged Lebanese civilians in southern Lebanon to evacuate due to Hezbollah’s activities, promising to update them when it is safe to return.
Following the attack, IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi spoke with Centcom Commander General Michael Erik Kurilla about the situation.
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Ayatollah Khamenei -: Ayatollah Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran, which means he is the highest-ranking political and religious leader in the country.
West Asia -: West Asia is another name for the Middle East, a region that includes countries like Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Lebanon.
Hezbollah -: Hezbollah is a political and military group based in Lebanon. They have a strong influence in the country and are often involved in conflicts in the region.
Saddam Hussein -: Saddam Hussein was the President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003. He was involved in many conflicts and was removed from power by the United States.
Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah -: Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah is the leader of Hezbollah. He is a very important figure in Lebanon and the Middle East.
Missile attack -: A missile attack is when a country or group launches missiles, which are weapons that can travel long distances and cause a lot of damage, at another country or group.
Israeli Defence Forces -: The Israeli Defence Forces, or IDF, are the military forces of Israel. They protect the country and respond to threats.
Evacuations -: Evacuations mean moving people from a dangerous place to a safer one. In this case, people in southern Lebanon were asked to leave because of the conflict.