The conflict between the United States and Iran has reignited, leading to a sudden tightening of regional tensions.
According to the Israeli Times, on July 19 local time, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Zaimir said that the Israeli military is closely monitoring Iranian missile launches and remains in a state of ‘heightened readiness’. They are also prepared to respond if Iran resumes combat operations.
We just received information that missiles were launched towards the Yekaterinburg region of Jordan. Our air defense systems have entered a state of high alert. Zamiril said this at a military meeting, "We are prepared to immediately resume fighting and will take strong action against anyone who harms us."
Israeli military issued a statement on the same day stating that after detecting missiles fired by Iran towards Jordan, the Israeli army launched several air defense interception missiles to prevent missile fragments from falling within Israeli territory. Some of the fragments landed in open areas near the southern Israeli city of Eilat, which is located near Jordan.
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Zaimir (center) with the media
In the past week, the mutual attacks between the United States and Iran have continued to intensify.
Reuters reported on the 19th that an Israeli military official said Israel is preparing to receive more American tankers.
On the 19th, the U.S. Central Command posted a statement on social media, stating that two American soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack in Jordan on the 17th, and another soldier is missing. After thorough searches, the U.S. military discovered unidentified remains at the scene earlier on the 19th.
US military attacked the maritime tower in the port city of Chabahar in southeastern Iran
On that day, the US Central Command issued a statement stating that at 7 p.m. on the 19th Eastern Time, the US military launched a new round of air strikes against Iran. This marks the ninth consecutive night that the US military has carried out attacks against Iran, with the aim of ‘continuously weakening Iran’s military capabilities to attack ships and civilian passengers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.’
According to the Iranian Tasnim News Agency, on the 19th local time, Ali Abdullahi, commander of the Central Headquarters of the Houtham Anbia force in Iran, stated that the Iranian armed forces would respond destructively to any 'barbaric actions' by the United States.
Iranian Foreign Minister Alaaghiie said on the same day that Iran had anticipated the possibility of war and had prepared detailed emergency plans for various situations, including a joint attack by the United States and Israel, and even the assassination of the Supreme Leader. He emphasized that Iran was 'not at all surprised' by the outbreak of conflict and had made full preparations to respond to it.
Alaghezi said that Iran has always tended to avoid the costs of war through diplomatic means, but will not compromise its national interests under pressure.
