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Iran war day 101: Tensions escalate as Iran and Israel trade air attacks
TL;DR
Iran and Israel are engaged in escalating missile attacks, threatening the fragile ceasefire in place since April. The conflict marks the 101st day of hostilities in the ongoing U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
Key points
- Iran and Israel engaged in missile attacks
- Ceasefire since April 8 is at risk of collapse
- Explosions reported in Tehran and Isfahan
- Israeli forces attacked the Karun Petrochemical Company
- Iran denies involvement in attacks on Saudi Arabia
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Iran and Israel were on Monday locked in tit-for-tat missile attacks, as the fragile ceasefire that has held in place since April 8 appeared closer to collapse than at any point in the past seven weeks.
These escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel come as the United States-Israel war on Iran enters its 101st day on Monday.
Here is what is happening:
In Iran
- Explosions heard in Iran: Iran’s IRNA news agency reported that at least “two powerful explosions” were heard in Tehran and at least three in the city of Isfahan. The broadcaster also reported that explosions were heard in Tabriz. The Israeli military had said it “attacked military targets” in western and central Iran.
- Power plant in Mahshahr attacked: A security officer in the southwestern Khuzestan governorate told the Fars news agency that Israeli forces have attacked the Karun Petrochemical Company in the city of Mahshahr. The Israeli army confirmed striking the petrochemical plant. The Mahshahr Petrochemical Special Economic Zone announced that its workers have evacuated the site following the Israeli strike.
- Iran denies attacking base in Saudi Arabia: Responding to reports of an explosion at the Al-Kharj airbase in Saudi Arabia, Iran’s IRIB broadcaster cited a military official as saying that “Iran has not fired any shots.”
- Red Crescent on standby: The Iranian Red Crescent says it is standing by to respond to any fallout from Israel’s attacks across the country this morning.
In Israel
- Security cabinet meeting: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene a security cabinet meeting at 11am local time (08:00 GMT) amid escalating hostilities with Iran, according to multiple Israeli media reports.
- The Israeli military issued a series of alerts starting Sunday over waves of missiles launched from Iran towards Israeli territory.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that they launched attacks against Israel’s Nevatim and Tel Nof airbases as a response to attacks on radar sites within Iran, the Fars news agency reported.
- Israel’s Channel 12 broadcaster and Ynet News said a missile fired from Yemen was intercepted.
In the US
- The US State Department issued a security alert for citizens in Jordan over reports of projectiles in the country’s airspace – presumably missiles fired by Israel towards Iran, or by Iran towards Israel.
Q&A
What triggered the recent missile attacks between Iran and Israel?
The recent missile attacks were triggered by ongoing tensions and military actions, with Israel targeting military sites in Iran.
How many days has the conflict between Iran and Israel been ongoing?
The conflict between Iran and Israel has been ongoing for 101 days as of Monday.
What locations in Iran were affected by the Israeli airstrikes?
The Israeli airstrikes affected several locations in Iran, including Tehran, Isfahan, and the Karun Petrochemical Company in Mahshahr.
What is the status of the ceasefire between Iran and Israel?
The ceasefire that has been in place since April 8 is now closer to collapse due to the recent escalation of hostilities.
