The tension between Iran and America-Israel has now reached a dangerous level. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghai has accused Western countries of war crimes and hypocrisy. This statement has come after the attack on a girls school in Meenab on February 28, in which more than 165 children lost their lives. This growing dispute is also directly affecting the people living in UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.
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What did Iran say and why did the controversy erupt?
Iran’s government news agency IRNA has issued a statement from Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai. Baghai accused Western countries of hiding the war crimes of Israel and America. He asked where was the voice of these countries when more than 165 innocent children lost their lives.
This whole matter is related to the missile attack on ‘Good Tree’ school of Meenab on 28th February. Iran is blaming America and Israel for this attack, while American officials say that they are investigating the incident. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi has made it clear that now there will be no talks on ceasefire and their missile attacks will continue.
What is the impact on Gulf countries and migrants?
This conflict is directly impacting Indians and other expatriates working in Gulf countries. In view of the latest situation, security measures are being taken at many places. Missiles and drones have also been seen in the skies of Gulf countries, due to which there is an atmosphere of tension.
UAE and Bahrain: Both countries have destroyed Iranian drones and missiles coming towards them in the air.
Saudi Arabia: 14 drones have also been shot down in the eastern region of Saudi.
Queue: A major gas facility in Qatar has been affected and force majeure has been imposed there.
Oil Export: Iran has warned that it will not let even a drop of oil go out of the Gulf. In response, US President Donald Trump has said that if the Strait of Hormuz is closed, he will attack Iran with 20 times more force.
Latest war situation and new update
The situation has worsened in the last 24 hours. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) has fired 5 missiles at Al-Harir airbase in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. At the same time, America claims that it has attacked Iran and its targets more than 5000 times in the last 10 days. Sirens are also being sounded in Israel’s Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and the army has claimed to have stopped the missiles.
Keeping security in mind, America has issued an order for its citizens remaining in Iran to stay safe in their own place. Due to closure of commercial flights, now only land route is left. Expatriates living in Gulf countries are advised to stay in touch with the latest news and their respective embassies.