Nearly all the missiles and drones launched by Iran over the last few hours were intercepted, a US official has told the Reuters news agency. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
The US official said that the military was not aware of any reports of harm to US personnel, or known damage to US locations at this time.
According to the official, the US struck nearly 20 targets in Iran on Wednesday morning.
This event could further escalate tensions in the Middle East. The US strike on Iran was related to a downed helicopter. Iran's retaliatory attack further complicates the situation in the region.
The international community is calling for restraint and a diplomatic solution. An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council may be convened.
US military has put air defense systems on full alert to counter Iranian attacks. American troops in the region are on high alert.
Iran has not yet made an official statement. However, Iranian media report that the attack was successful and caused significant damage to US targets. This information has not been confirmed by independent sources.
US President Donald Trump has not yet made an official statement. White House officials said they are closely monitoring the situation and will take necessary measures.
This event increases the risk of war in the Middle East. According to experts, if the parties do not reach a diplomatic agreement, a full-scale war could break out in the region.
Some consider the US strike on Iran a violation of international law. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for an immediate ceasefire.
Russia and China also demanded de-escalation in the region and condemned the US actions. The European Union proposed a diplomatic solution.
In response to Iran's missile attack, the US may impose additional sanctions, which could severely impact Iran's economy.
Further escalation in the region could affect global oil prices. Oil prices are already rising, threatening the global economy.
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