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Saba Yemen
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Iran: "We destroyed Microsoft in Be'er Sheva with just one missile for its complicity with zionist entity"
Tehran – Saba: Colonel Iman Tajik, spokesperson for Iran's "True Promise 3" operation, confirmed on Friday that the Iranian military destroyed Microsoft's building in the occupied city of Be'er Sheva with a single missile due to the company's alleged collaboration with the "Zionist entity." Colonel Tajik shared a statement carried by Iran's Mehr News Agency: "Microsoft was destroyed with just one missile in Be'er Sheva—complicity with the Zionist entity has consequences! You will be severely punished. Wait for us." Earlier, The Times of Israel reported that an Iranian missile struck near Microsoft's office in Be'er Sheva, located in the southern occupied Palestinian territories, as well as near residential areas, igniting fires in several vehicles. Meanwhile, ZAKA (Israeli emergency services) representative Shfir Butner stated that at least six Zionists were injured in the Iranian missile attack on Be'er Sheva on Friday morning. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
India.com
3 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates: Ballistic Missile Strikes Leave 17 Injured In Haifa
New Delhi: Seventeen people were reported injured in the ballistic missile strikes by Iran in Haifa, The Times of Israel quoted medics as stating. Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency medical, disaster, ambulance, and blood bank service, said it treated a total of 17 people, including a man in his 40s and a 16-year-old boy in serious condition, who were hit by shrapnel, and a 54-year-old in moderate condition. Another 14 were lightly hurt, MDA said. They were taken to a hospital, as per The Times of Israel. Some 25 ballistic missiles are estimated by the IDF to have been launched from Iran at Israel in the latest attack, The Times of Israel added. One missile impact in Haifa wounded several people, including a teenager in serious condition, medics say. Other impacts were reported in southern and central Israel. Meanwhile, the IDF said, "IAF (Israeli Air Force) fighter jets struck the Iranian Regime's Internal Security HQ and the HQ of the regime's special internal security units in Tehran earlier this week." The IDF further said that they continue to maintain aerial superiority in Iranian airspace. In a post on X, the IDF said, "The IAF (Israeli Air Force) continues its mission to maintain aerial superiority in Iranian airspace. Fighter jets struck several Iranian missile systems and radar installations in the areas of Isfahan and Tehran, which were intended to target IDF aircraft and disrupt their operations. This strike expands the freedom of aerial operation in Iranian airspace, following the breakthrough to Tehran. Fighter jets and other aircraft of the Israeli Air Force continue to operate freely in Iranian skies, striking military targets of the Iranian regime in western and central Iran." Iranian state media officially confirmed that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' intelligence chief, Brigadier General Mohammad Kazemi, and his deputy, Hassan Mohaqiq, were killed in an Israeli strike, The Times of Israel reported. The Times of Israel, while quoting state media, also said on Monday that a third IRGC intelligence officer, Mohsen Bagheri, was also killed in the strike in Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was evacuated to an underground bunker in northeastern Tehran hours after Israel began its strikes on Friday.
Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Israel accuses Iran of firing cluster bomb
Amid the ongoing conflict, Israel has accused Iran of using a cluster bomb. According to Israel, this is the first time Iran has used cluster munition in the week-long conflict. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israeli embassy in Washington have condemned the move, warning that the use of cluster bombs—a weapon widely criticized for harming civilians—poses a serious threat to populated areas and violates humanitarian norms. On Thursday, the Israeli military and its embassy in Washington confirmed that Iran fired a missile containing cluster submunitions into central Israel. 'Today, the Iranian Armed Forces fired a missile that contained cluster submunitions at a densely populated civilian area in Israel,' the embassy said in a statement via email to Reuters. According to an AP report, Israel's Home Front Command asserted that one of the Iranian ballistic missiles fired Thursday morning had been 'rigged with fragmenting cluster munitions'. Rather than a conventional warhead, a cluster munition warhead carries dozens of submunitions that can explode on impact, showering small bomblets around a large area and posing major safety risks on the ground, the AP report further said. While the Israeli military did not say where that missile had been fired, reports suggest the warhead exploded at approximately seven kilometres above ground, scattering about 20 submunitions over an eight-kilometre radius. One of the submunitions from the attack struck a home in the central Israeli town of Azor, causing material damage, according to The Times of Israel. There were no immediate reports of casualties. In response, the Israeli Home Front Command issued a safety advisory via X (formerly Twitter), urging the public to exercise extreme caution. 'This morning we experienced a missile strike capable of dispersing small munitions over a relatively wide area. It is possible that some of the munitions will remain on the ground and not explode. Do not touch any fallen objects or suspicious objects. Immediately call 100,' the advisory warned. The email statement of the embassy added, 'Cluster weapons are designed to disperse over a large area and maximize the chances of a harmful strike. Iran unlawfully fired deliberately at civilian population centers, and seeks to maximise the damage to civilians in them by using wide-dispersal munitions.' Cluster bombs differ from traditional ballistic missiles in that they release multiple smaller explosives—known as submunitions—over a large area rather than delivering one focused blast. A senior Israeli military official told The Times of Israel that while each individual submunition may be less powerful, their collective reach makes them significantly more dangerous in populated regions. Because many submunitions fail to detonate on impact, they often remain active on the ground, posing a long-term threat to civilians who may accidentally trigger them. The 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, which bans the use, stockpiling, and production of such weapons, has been signed by 111 countries and 12 other entities. However, major military powers—including Iran, Israel, the United States, and Russia—have refused to join the treaty. In 2023, the US supplied cluster munitions to Ukraine for use against Russian forces. Ukraine has accused Russia of deploying similar weapons in the ongoing war. Like Iran and Israel, neither country is a signatory to the convention.
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Business Standard
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
What is a cluster bomb, the weapon behind Iran's missile strike on Israel?
As the Israel-Iran conflict enters its second week, both nations have exchanged heavy barrages of missile and drone strikes on Friday. Israel launched attacks targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure, prompting a strong response from Tehran with confirmed use of cluster munitions. One of Iran's missiles, carrying cluster munitions, hit an Israeli hospital, injuring dozens. This marks the first reported use of such weapons in the ongoing war. In a statement following the hospital attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Iran would pay a 'full price' for the strike. He also claimed Israel's military operation was 'ahead of schedule' and had already exceeded its initial goals. What are cluster bombs? Cluster munitions are weapons that are designed to release a container mid-air, scattering explosive submunitions —or 'bomblets' — over a wide area. Depending on the model, they can disperse anywhere from a few to over 600 bomblets over a large area, and are typically delivered via aircraft or missiles. How do cluster bombs work? * Cluster bombs are delivered via rockets, missiles, or bombs. * Upon deployment, the main bomb opens in the air. * Hundreds of bomblets are released and spread out over the target zone. * The affected area can span several football fields. Why are cluster bombs controversial? * Unlike conventional arms, cluster munitions spread destruction over a wide area. * Not all submunitions detonate on impact, leaving behind unexploded ordnance (UXO). * These unexploded submunitions can remain dangerous for years. * The unexploded ordnance poses a serious threat to civilians. * Clearance operations are costly, slow, and often hazardous. When were cluster munitions first used? Cluster munitions have a long and controversial history. According to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), they were first deployed during World War II. Their development accelerated during the Cold War era, when they were stockpiled in large numbers. These weapons were primarily designed to neutralise spread-out military targets such as tanks or troops over wide battlefields. What damage did Iran's June 19 attack cause? One of the Iranian cluster munitions landed in the central Israeli town of Azor, damaging a residential building, according to The Times of Israel. While no casualties were immediately reported, authorities issued a safety advisory in the aftermath. The Israeli Home Front Command, via a post on X, warned residents: 'This morning we experienced a missile strike capable of dispersing small munitions over a relatively wide area. It is possible that some of the munitions will remain on the ground and not explode. Do not touch any fallen objects or suspicious objects. Immediately call 100.' How do cluster bombs differ from traditional missiles? Unlike traditional ballistic missiles, which explode in a single concentrated blast, cluster bombs are engineered to disperse destruction across a wide radius. A senior Israeli military official told The Times of Israel that although each bomblet has limited explosive power individually, the collective impact can endanger large areas — especially urban zones. 'This makes them dangerous in populated zones, where the smaller munitions may hit civilians, homes, or infrastructure,' the official said. Are cluster bombs banned under international law? Yes, but with major exceptions. The 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions prohibits the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of these weapons. To date, 111 countries and 12 other entities have signed or ratified the treaty. However, key global military powers — including Iran, Israel, the United States, and Russia — have refused to join the agreement. In 2023, the United States sent cluster munitions to Ukraine for use against Russian forces. Kyiv has accused Russia of deploying the same weapons in return. Like Iran and Israel, both countries are not parties to the treaty. (With agency inputs)
Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘No one is immune': Netanyahu hints at Khamenei strike, says Trump ‘knows the game'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would not rule out targeting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, adding that 'No one is immune.' Touring Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba after it was struck by an Iranian missile earlier in the day, Netanyahu said, 'all the options are open.' according to The Times of Israel. He added: 'It's best not to speak about this in the press.' The remarks come amid escalating rhetoric from top Israeli officials following Iran's missile strike on the southern Israeli city, which damaged the hospital but caused no serious injuries as patients and staff were already in protected areas. Defence Minister Israel Katz has already made direct threats against Khamenei, stating earlier that the supreme leader 'can no longer be allowed to exist.' Netanyahu also addressed the question of US involvement in the conflict, saying: 'It's a decision for President Trump. He will do what is good for America, and I will do what's good for Israel,' adding that Trump 'knows the game.' The Israeli prime minister insisted that the country is capable of completing its military objectives independently if necessary: 'At the end of this operation, there will be no nuclear threat on Israel, and there won't be a ballistic threat.' As the military conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, Trump has threatened that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is 'an easy target' for American forces. 'We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now … Our patience is wearing thin,' Trump said in a Truth Social post on Tuesday.
