Israel-Iran war divides world into two camps, Pakistan, India and China are supporting..., France is saying...
Iran-Israel war: In a significant escalation from the Middle East creating a profound impact on the global economy, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a deadly conflict over the last week. While Israel reportedly made a devastating impact on the nuclear facilities of Iran with its fighter jets, Iran responded by attacking many critical areas located in Israel's Tel Aviv. As a result of the massive escalation, the world has divided into two factions- one that is supporting Israel's actions against Iran saying Iran's nuclear development is a threat to the world and the other side which is saying Iran has every right to respond. Here are all the details you need to know about which countries are siding with Iran and Israel. France
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot posted on X that Paris is concerned about Iran's nuclear ambitions and stands with Israel, urging all parties to avoid further escalation. China
The Chinse Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian has said that China opposes any actions that violate sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Iran. It also announced that it is deeply concerned about the grave consequences of the escalation. India
Readers should know that India has not taken any sides in the conflict. It has urged dialogue and diplomacy to reduce tensions between the two countries as both Israel and Iran are its significant partners. Pakistan
Last but not the least, Pakistan has also strongly condemn the 'unjustified' Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israel
In response to the massive Israel attack, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched a 'large-scale combined offensive operation' against Israel, involving a significant number of missiles and drones, as per a report carried by news agency IANS.
According to the IRGC's official news outlet Sepah News, the IRGC's aerospace division carried out the attack on late Saturday night, stating it was in response to Israel's 'repeated aggressions' against Iran.
During the attack, a rocket struck a residential building in a northern community of Israel, killing one woman and injuring 13 others, according to Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's national emergency medical service.
(With inputs from agencies)
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