The tension between Israel and Iran has turned into a huge war. In the last 24 hours, the Israeli Army has carried out more than 200 air strikes on different military bases of Iran. Iran’s important infrastructure has suffered huge damage in this attack. This is a very important news for the expatriates living in Gulf countries because it is feared that this tension will affect UAE also.
Which places were attacked?
Israel has named this military action ‘Operation Roaring Lion’. America has also supported it and launched ‘Operation Epic Fury’. In these attacks mainly Iran’s weapons bases have been destroyed.
The ballistic missile launcher and storage bunker were targeted. The Naval Base and Airport Control Tower on Kharg Island have been heavily bombed. Internal security structures have also been breached in Tehran. Factories manufacturing drones and weapons have been destroyed.
What is the update for people living in UAE and Gulf?
The impact of this war has started falling on the Gulf countries also. Iran’s army has issued a warning for some important parts of UAE, which has increased the concern of the common people and expatriates living there.
Iran has threatened to target Dubai’s Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port and Fujairah Port. Due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the attack on Kharg Island, there has been a huge jump of 40 percent in the prices of crude oil. America has issued a Level 4 security alert for its citizens going to Iraq. The Israeli Army has also ordered people living near Tabriz Industrial Area of Iran to vacate the place.
what the leaders said
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that his country is creating the right conditions to topple the current regime of Iran. Israel’s Defense Minister has also described this as a turning point in the war. On the other hand, Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has given a statement for the first time saying that the attacks will continue until America closes its bases. US President Donald Trump has also claimed that the military bases of Kharg Island have been completely destroyed.