Iran Fires Cluster Bombs At Israel, Rain Down Submunitions On Civilians; First During This War

Iran has intensified its confrontation with Israel by launching a missile armed with a cluster munitions warhead — the first known use of the controversial weapon in the current war. The warhead broke apart midair, scattering deadly submunitions across central Israel, with one hitting a home in Azor. Though there were no casualties, the Israeli military condemned the attack as a deliberate act targeting civilians. Cluster bombs are widely criticized for their long-term danger due to unexploded ordnance. Israel and Iran are among the few countries not part of the international ban on these weapons. The incident marks a dangerous escalation in tactics with global implications.#clusterbombs #IranMissileStrike #IsraelUnderAttack #MiddleEastTensions #IranVsIsrael #BallisticMissiles #BreakingNews #sorokahospital #MissileAttack #DaylightStrike #IDF
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‘Unimaginable, unacceptable': Russia rejects Israel's call for regime change in Iran, backs Khamenei

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‘Hope Pakistan will stand with Iran,' says Iranian diplomat, urges India to condemn Israeli aggression

The Deputy Chief of Mission added: 'According to the discussions we had with Indian officials, India says it has a stand. It has good relations with both Iran and Israel and they want to show neutrality. We have told them that this is not an Iran-Israel issue where one can remain neutral, but a matter of aggression against a country. It must be condemned as per international law.' 'There has been a lot of misinformation and news around the situation [the meeting between Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir and US President Donald J. Trump]. I hope Pakistan will stand with Iran against Israeli aggression,' Hosseini said at a press conference at the Iranian embassy. New Delhi: Iran 'hopes' that both India and Pakistan will stand with it, in the ongoing conflict with Israel, said Mohamed Javad Hosseini, the Deputy Chief of Mission of its embassy Friday. Hosseini highlighted that Tehran expects India to 'condemn' Israel's aggression, given New Delhi's role as the voice of the 'Global South'. The Iranian diplomat's comments come after Munir had lunch with Trump Wednesday at the White House. The two, who met for over two hours, had a 'detailed exchange of views' on the 'prevailing tensions between Iran and Israel', the Pakistani military readout of the meeting said. The US is potentially eyeing access to Pakistani airbases for any offensive against Iran, according to reports. However, President Trump has set a two-week deadline for any action against Iran Thursday. 'We believe that there is an understanding between Iran and Pakistan. They know our stance and understand us well, the same as India that understands us well. We hope that in the end the decision that will be made [is] to condemn the aggressor and stand with Iran,' Hossein said. Tehran is also of the view that India, as a leader of 'the Global South', should condemn Tel Aviv's aggression. India has called for the de-escalation of the situation. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has been in touch with both his Iranian and Israeli counterparts, Sayyid Abbas Araghci and Gidon Sa'ar, since the conflict began 13 June. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has had a telephonic conversation with PM Narendra Modi. 'We believe every country including India must condemn this [Israeli] aggression not because of [its ties with] Iran, but because it would open the way for other countries to attack their neighbours for baseless reasons. If you do not condemn this attack, you are giving those nations an incentive [to attack],' Hosseini said. The Iranian diplomat said that Tehran is not 'disappointed' with India's reaction to the war, but rather 'expects' more. India distanced itself from a statement made by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), condemning Israel's military action. The SCO is the regional forum that India is a member of, alongside Iran, and eight other member-states including China, Russia, and Pakistan. The current conflict began when Israel launched targeted strikes at Iranian nuclear facilities and key personnel including military personnel and scientists in Operation Rising Lion. At least 10 Iranian generals have been killed in Israeli strikes. Iran retaliated later that day and launched its Operation True Promise 3, launching ballistic missiles across Israel. Hosseini made it clear that Tehran will not accept any 'imposed' peace, but is willing to sit together with mediators once Tel Aviv has been condemned and the attacks have stopped. Iran does not diplomatically recognise Israel, therefore any negotiations will be with other parties. The Iranian diplomat pointed out that both Russia and China have offered to mediate an end to the conflict. 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'An Iranian carrier, Mahan Air, is going to bring them [Indians] in two or three charter flights. One will land tonight, two tomorrow [Saturday] and one on Sunday…We are making arrangements for safe passage and opening airspace specifically for these flights,' Hosseini said. The operation is being organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, who have been coordinating with the Iranian Foreign Ministry, its embassy in Tehran, and the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, he added. (Edited by Tony Rai) Also Read: Israel says Iranian war-time chief-of-staff killed. Tehran mum on death of 11th general in 5 days

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Camera lens behind Israel–Iran conflict: How Iran's missiles are finding their mark

Israeli footage blacked out, Iran turns to hacked cameras Live Events Farmers, homes and streets: Cameras become blind spots A global trend with local consequences Cheap cameras, expensive mistakes Experts push for better standards (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Iranian hackers are actively targeting internet-connected security cameras across Israel to track where their ballistic missiles have landed, Israeli officials have confirmed. These live breaches, now playing out in real time, are helping Iran improve the precision of its strikes as the Israel–Iran conflict Monday, Refael Franco, former deputy director general of Israel's National Cyber Directorate, issued a stark public warning: 'We know that in the past two or three days, the Iranians have been trying to connect to cameras to understand what happened and where their missiles hit to improve their precision.' Franco now leads the cyber crisis firm Code development comes after Israel's recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Iran's retaliation with over 300 drones and missiles, according to Israeli defence sources. Iran's government reports over 200 deaths from Israeli attacks. In Israel, 24 people have died, and more than 800 have been Israel enforces a media blackout on the damage caused by Iranian missile strikes, Tehran appears to be filling the information gap through hacked footage from homes, traffic cameras, and business premises. A spokesperson for Israel's cyber directorate confirmed the targeting of connected surveillance systems: 'We've seen attempts throughout the war, and those attempts are being renewed now.'Iran is not alone in this playbook. In October 2023, Hamas used similar methods to gather intelligence for its surprise invasion. Gaby Portnoy, who served as Israel's top cybersecurity official until recently, revealed: 'The intelligence gathering that Hamas did from private cameras in the Gaza periphery was a disaster. Thousands of cameras were hacked over the years, both public and private, and were used to collect intelligence.'Many of the hacked devices were never designed with war in mind. Farmers installed them to prevent theft. Families placed them outside homes and kindergartens for safety. But the same cameras ended up broadcasting military activity near the Gaza fence. 'You try to protect yourself and meanwhile you are exposing yourself,' Franco the Hamas attack that killed over 1,200 Israelis and saw 250 abducted, Israel was granted legal authority to disable private and traffic-facing cameras showing sensitive areas. Yet according to Portnoy, 66,000 personal cameras still used default passwords in 2022 — a number that may have barely changed isn't just an Israeli problem. After Russia invaded Ukraine, Moscow 'likely used access to private cameras at key locations, such as near border crossings, military installations, and rail stations,' according to a joint advisory by the US National Security Agency and its allies. Ukraine responded by banning public webcams in 2022 and urging owners to stop broadcasting online. 'Russia is exploiting vulnerability of modern webcams to launch missile attack at Ukraine and adjust them in real time,' a government statement the US, the Federal Communications Commission banned Chinese-made cameras from several vendors that same year, citing security private surveillance market is expected to grow from $54 billion in 2024 to $89 billion by 2030, according to MarketsandMarkets Research. But many of these systems are weakly secured. Some cameras still stream footage live online by default. Many retain factory-set passwords like '1234'. A study by BitSight Technologies this month found that 40,000 security cameras worldwide were exposed on the internet — 14,000 of them in the US.'Most people don't look at the security features of the device they're buying. So for the vendor there is no incentive to beef up security of such systems,' said Peleg Wasserman, a cybersecurity architect at a global energy added: 'Consumers need to remember that they're not the only ones who may have access to this camera. I've seen people that put a camera outside the home without knowing that they're also filming their neighbours, or a sensitive object, or even giving a panoramic view of a city which may be useful for targeting.'Cybersecurity professionals stress that higher-end systems with regular firmware updates and strong configuration settings are crucial. 'Higher-grade security camera systems from vendors that take cybersecurity seriously will offer extensive configuration settings allowing for more device and communications customisation,' said Geoff Kohl of the Security Industry Association, as reported by the same time, he warned users to assume their cameras may be attacked: 'Presume your security video systems could be targeted.'Despite numerous red flags and official advisories, many users continue to favour cost over security. And in war, that choice has digital dimension of the Israel–Iran conflict is intensifying. Pro-Israel hacking group Predatory Sparrow has claimed responsibility for recent cyberattacks on Iranian financial institutions, including a major bank and a crypto exchange. In turn, Iran's state media reported that Israeli forces launched a broad cyberattack against Iran's the missile war makes headlines, the cyberwar runs quietly — embedded in homes, farms, shops, and streets. Unsecured cameras, once intended for peace of mind, are now part of the people living in conflict zones — or anywhere with vulnerable tech — the message is blunt but clear: update your passwords, lock your devices, or risk turning your camera into someone else's eyes.(With inputs from Bloomberg)