Hyderabad: The joint attack by America and Israel on Iran has entered its 17th day. Meanwhile, the war is not stopping. Iran continues to obstruct the passage of ships through Hormuz. This issue is becoming heated. Regarding this, President Donald Trump said that if NATO does not help America in opening Hormuz, then its future will be very bad. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) said on Sunday that it attacked more than 200 targets in western and central Iran in the last one day. In these attacks, military infrastructure like missile systems, defense establishments and operational headquarters were targeted. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US attacked Kharg Island and Abu Musa Island from two locations in the UAE—Ras al-Khaimah and a location very close to Dubai. He described this action as dangerous and said that Iran will try to exercise caution so that no populated area there is attacked. The US Central Command said that it has no response to this claim of Iran. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that the country completely destroyed the military bases located on Kharg Island. He warned that if Tehran continues to obstruct the passage of ships through Hormuz, oil-related infrastructure could also become the next target. Amid growing concerns around the world about oil prices and supply, Trump said on Saturday that he expected China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and other countries to send warships to keep Hormuz open and safe. In a post on social media, Araghchi urged neighboring countries to expel foreign invaders and described Trump’s appeal as begging.
‘Nothing has been decided yet’ on Trump’s request to send warship to Hormuz: Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that her government has not yet received any information from Washington about what to do in response to US President Donald Trump’s appeal to other countries, including Japan, to send ships to help protect the Strait of Hormuz. Takaichi told a session of Parliament that officials are discussing what Japan can do to protect its ships in this area, within its legal limits. Irrespective of whether any request has come from America or not. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said he has no plans to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz in view of the current security situation.
Will not send naval ship to Hormuz even after Trump’s request: Australia
Australia’s Transport Minister said on Monday that the country will not send any naval ship to the Strait of Hormuz. This decision came when US President Donald Trump had called on other countries to send warships to help protect this strategic waterway. Transport Minister Catherine King told national broadcaster ABC, ‘We will not send any ships into the Strait of Hormuz.’
5 killed in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon: Health Ministry
Lebanon’s health ministry said three people were killed and three others were injured in an attack in the Tire district on Sunday. Two people were killed and four others were injured in another attack in Marjeyoun district. The ministry said 850 people have been killed in Lebanon in Israeli strikes since the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel flared up again on March 2 after Hezbollah fired rockets toward northern Israel. These include 107 children and 66 women. The ministry further said that 2026 people have also been injured in these attacks.
Araghchi rejects Trump’s claims that Iran wants ceasefire
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims that Iran wants a ceasefire. He said that Iran is ready to defend itself as long as necessary. According to CBS News report, he also defended the attacks on American military bases in Gulf countries. Araghchi said that Tehran will continue military action until the US ends this ‘illegal war’. In an interview given to this news channel, the Iranian leader also rejected claims that Iran had demanded talks or a ceasefire. Araghchi said, ‘No, we never demanded a ceasefire and we never demanded talks. We are ready to defend ourselves as long as necessary. He further said that Iran will continue military operations until America changes its stance.
Israel should be punished for its war crimes: Iranian Foreign Minister
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has made a big accusation against Israel. He said on Twitter, ‘Israel’s bombing of fuel depots in Iran is a violation of international law and tantamount to environmental destruction. The health and well-being of residents is facing long-term harm. Pollution of soil and groundwater can affect generations. Israel must be punished for its war crimes.
