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Shafaq News
a day ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iran confirms deaths of top commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians
Shafaq News/ Iranian authorities have confirmed the deaths of several senior military officials, prominent nuclear scientists, and civilians following Israel's airstrikes on Iranian territory under Operation Rising Lion. Among those confirmed killed are Major General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, Major General Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters. Brigadier General Gholam Reza Mehrabi, Head of Intelligence Affairs at the General Staff, and Brigadier General Mehdi Rabani, Chief of Operations, were also killed later. From the scientific community, the fatalities include Fereydoon Abbasi, former head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, President of Azad University, Ahmad Reza Zoulfaghari, nuclear engineering professor. Additional nuclear scientists were also killed in the Israeli strikes. They include: Dr. Abdolhamid Minouchehr, head of the Faculty of Nuclear Engineering at Shahid Beheshti University, Dr. Amir Hossein Faghihi, deputy head of the Atomic Energy Organization and head of the Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Motalibi Zadeh, a researcher affiliated with Iran's nuclear program. Iran has not yet released the full casualty count, but confirmed that civilians, including women and children, were also killed in the strikes, which hit not only military facilities but also residential blocks. The attacks, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as a 'historic' and 'strategic shift,' targeted nuclear sites and command centers across Tehran, Isfahan, and Tabriz. Israel claims the operation was designed to 'eliminate Iran's ability to produce missiles and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
'I'm so scared': Dubai expats anxiously await return of family stuck in war zones
[Editor's Note: Follow the KT live blog for live updates on the Israel-Iran conflict.] For Iranian expat HM, the past week in her Dubai home has been a nightmare. Her parents, who were supposed to return after a short trip to their hometown of Shiraz, have been stuck there since the start of the conflict between Iran and Israel. 'I am worried,' she told Khaleej Times. 'My parents were supposed to return this week, but flights have been suspended. Thankfully, they're safe and so far, everything is calm in their area.' She said she checks in with her parents daily. 'Although parts of Tehran have been hit, daily life in many other cities, like Shiraz, seems to be continuing with caution but without chaos,' she said. 'Internet connectivity has taken a hit in some regions, making it harder to get real-time updates. Many are relying on phone calls or VPNs to stay in touch with the outside world.' HM is one of the many UAE expats who are worried about their families in war zones as the region has seen an escalation of conflict. On Friday, Israel launched strikes on Iran targeting high-value sites including missile factories, nuclear facilities, and top Iranian military leaders. Main figures of Iran's top military brass were killed in the attack, including the armed forces' chief of staff, Mohammad Hossein Bagheri and Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Now in its seventh day, the war continues with US looking set to join Israel in attacking Iran. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. HM added that her parents are trying to book flights or ferry services to return to the UAE, but everything is either fully booked or canceled until early July. 'I am now alone at my home with my cat,' she said. 'I go to work every day and try to maintain my normal routine but inside I feel empty. I am so scared. I hope someone can mediate some talk and end this conflict. No one wants a war. Everyone wants to just live peacefully.' Keeping a close eye Dubai resident Dana, who has her family home in Israel, said she and her friends were 'keeping a close eye' on the developments in the region. 'The situation is tense, but we've been in touch with our families,' she said. 'They're getting into the shelters when needed and are doing their best to stay safe.' On Thursday, Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service said that at least 47 people were injured in Iran's latest missile strikes, and 18 more injured 'while running to shelter'. Meanwhile Iranian missiles also hit a hospital in the south of Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran would "pay a heavy price" for hitting the Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva. 'I just want her home' For 75-year-old expat Ahmed, the only thing he wants right now is his daughter to come back to Dubai. 'She travels around a lot and was in Tehran when the war broke out,' he said. 'Two days ago, she left Tehran along with her family to move to the north of Iran. All the residents of Tehran have been asked to move north. There are almost 10 million people there. How will they all evacuate?' He added that most families are struggling because there is a rationing of fuel. 'Everyone gets about 15 litres of fuel,' he said. 'How long will they travel with that? It doesn't get you very far.' The Israeli military said it had targeted the nuclear reactor in the area of Arak in Iran overnight and struck what it called a nuclear weapons development site in the area of Natanz. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that his country has remained committed to "diplomacy" but will continue to act in "self-defence". Another expat who did not want to reveal any of her details admitted that he has been unable to contact his family, who live in Tehran, for two days and that he was worried about their safety.
India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Iran fired over 400 missiles, Israeli Iron Dome intercepted 90% attacks in 6 days...; who sustained more damage in ongoing Israel-Iran war?
Iranian missiles caused substantial damage across Israel (File). Israel-Iran war: Iran launched over 400 missiles on Israel since the latest armed confrontation between the two enemy countries began on June 13 this month, which has escalated into a full-scale Israel-Iran war, that has left hundreds dead, and caused extensive infrastructure damage over the last six days. Iran or Israel- Who sustained more damage so far? According to media reports, Iran has fired more than 400 ballistic missiles at Israel, including its lethal Fattah-I hypersonic missiles, along with swarms of attack drones, such as the Shahed 136 kamikaze drones. Israel claims its multilayered air defense system, including the famed Iron Dome, David's Sling and Arrow-3, intercepted 90 percent of the projectiles fired from Iran, but its believed that around 40 locations in the country were struck by Iranian missiles and drones, including major cities like Tel Aviv, Haifa, Ramat Gan, Rishon Lezion and Bat Yam. As per official figures, 24 people have been killed in Iranian strikes so far, including five in Tamra town near Haifa, and one in Bat Yam, while more than 804 have sustained injuries, with 8 in critical condition, 41 with moderate wounds, and 755 with minor injuries. The Israel Tax Authority has received 18,766 damage claims, including 15,861 related to damage to buildings and structures, 1,272 vehicle damage claims, and 1,633 related to goods and other property. A residential building was completely destroyed in an Iranian strike in Tel Aviv, while nine buildings collapsed and hundreds more were damaged in Ramat Gan. Similarly, four residential homes were destroyed in Rishon LeZion, while an Iranian missile caused damage near the IDF headquarters in Kirya. Nearly 3,800 people were evacuated from their homes to safer places as rescue teams are working to help people trapped under the rubble in Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan and Bat Yam. Israel claims Iran's missile launchers destroyed Meanwhile, Israeli strikes have inflicted far more significant damage in Iran, especially in the capital Tehran where a mass exodus is underway as people leave the city for safer place, amid threats of more attack. Apart from killing Iran's top military leadership and nuclear scientists, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), also claimed to have significantly weakened Iran's missile launching capabilities by destroying its missile launchers. However, experts believe Iran still has around 2000 missiles in its arsenal, and the number could surge to 8000 in the next two years, if the war drags on for that long. Iranian media reports claim that 224 people, mostly civilians, have been killed so far in Israeli attacks, and more than 1300 injured. Israel-Iran war Israel unleashed a wave of pre-dawn air strikes on Iranian cities on Friday (June 13th), including capital Tehran, under Operation Rising Lion, in which several top Iranian nuclear scientists and military commanders, including IRGC chief Hossein Salami, commander Ghulam-Ali Rashid, nuclear scientist Dr. Mohammad Tehranchi, nuclear scientist Dr. Fereydoon Abbasi and Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri. Hours later, Iran, under Operation True Promise III, responded with a barrage of missiles and drones that struck several Israeli cities and major population centers, including Tel Aviv. Both sides have launched devastating strikes on each other, causing significant damage to infrastructure and loss of civilian lives, even as world powers and global agencies, including the United Nations, have urged the two bitter enemies to exercise utmost restraint. According to various media reports, more than 230 people, including about top Iranian military officers and nuclear scientists, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes, while Iranian missile attacks have resulted in the deaths of more than 24 Israelis.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
110 Indian students evacuated from Iran, to arrive in Delhi tonight
More than a hundred Indian students studying in Iran have been successfully evacuated from the country in light of its ongoing war with Israel, and are expected to arrive in New Delhi around 2 a.m. on Thursday, The Economic Times reported. The Jammu and Kashmir Students' Association also confirmed the evacuation, claiming that their flight will arrive in Delhi on Wednesday night. 'Around 110 Indian students of Urmia Medical University, including around 90 students from Kashmir, have been evacuated and crossed the Iran–Armenia border,' the association said in a post on X. However, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has not yet officially confirmed details of the exact time of arrival. The evacuation comes a day after the MEA announced that 'Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety, through arrangements made by the Embassy. Other residents who are self-sufficient in terms of transport have also been advised to move out of the city in view of the developing situation.' 'Separately, some Indians have been facilitated to leave Iran through the border with Armenia,' the ministry added. According to the Hindustan Times newspaper, Iran is currently home to more than 4,000 Indian nationals. Israel–Iran conflict continues unabated The evacuation comes amid a rapid escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran. On 13 June, Israel launched 'Operation Rising Lion', targeting suspected nuclear and military sites in Iran, including in the capital Tehran, as well as key personnel in Iran's military and nuclear programme. The strikes killed several senior Iranian figures, including Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander General Hossein Salami. Iran retaliated with missile strikes targeting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump called for Iran's 'unconditional surrender', claiming that the US knew the whereabouts of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but would refrain from killing him 'for now'. Trump has also denied any US involvement in Israel's continuing bombardment of Iran's key facilities and leaders. Khamenei responded by warning of further retaliation. 'We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy,' he said. Missile attacks between both countries continued on Wednesday, with the Israeli military reporting two waves of projectiles launched by Iran in the early hours of the day. Explosions were reportedly heard in Tel Aviv.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Airlines forced to take longer detours as tensions rise in West Asia
Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, and Wizz Air are among more than 150 carriers globally that are now being pushed into a narrow air corridor as conflict between Israel and Iran enters its sixth day, the Financial Times reported. The conflict in West Asia has added to the troubles faced by the aviation industry, which is already facing challenges after a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with Air India crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 241 people on board. Flights operated by European airlines were suspended or forced to take costly detours after airspace over Israel, Iraq, and Jordan was closed last weekend. This came after Israel launched 'Operation Rising Lion', targeting Tehran's nuclear sites and killing some of the prominent leaders, including Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' chief Hossein Salami. The report, citing analysts, asserted that the disruption is problematic for European airlines, which are already avoiding Russian airspace on flights to Asia, on account of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Avoiding Russian airspace has proved costly for airlines, European airlines in particular, many of which either scaled back or suspended their flights to East Asia. While many European airlines were accustomed to dealing with periodic airspace closures, the current situation was 'more serious' because airlines now had a 'really small corridor' in which to fly, the report said. European carriers, including Air France-KLM and Lufthansa, which have already rerouted or cancelled dozens of flights, have now decided not to fly over northern Saudi Arabia due to safety concerns. Airlines have been forced to adapt to newer routes more often in the last few years, owing to the military conflicts happening in several parts of the world. Several airlines have paused and resumed services to Tel Aviv in Israel and other destinations in West Asia multiple times since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. According to data from Flightradar24, there have been more than 3,000 flight cancellations in West Asia since the Israel-Iran conflict began on June 13. The data also showed airspace broadly clear over Iran, Iraq, and Syria, with flights instead going on reroutes across Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Taking detours results in increased fuel costs, extends flight times, and disrupts the airlines' schedules, which in turn leads to higher operational charges. Qatar Airways and Emirates, the two airlines that operated over 100 flights in a day using Iranian and Iraqi airspace, have been the worst hit by cancellations.
