US moves warships as Iran may attack Israel within hours, India advises against travel
Iran planning to attack Israel in next 24 hours? Here's what new report says On Friday, the US President said he expected Iran to attack Israel "sooner, rather than later". Biden also explicitly defended Israel by saying, "We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed".
Israel has braced for an attack by Iran or its proxies as warnings grew of retaliation for an attack on Iran's embassy compound last week in Damascus that killed a senior commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' overseas Quds Force and six other officers. Meanwhile, India has also warned its citizens against travelling to Iran and Israel due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. India warns citizens against travel to Iran and Israel “In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indians are advised not to travel to Iran or Israel till further notice.
All those who are currently residing in Iran or Israel are requested to get in touch with Indian embassies there and register themselves. They are also requested to observe utmost precautions about their safety and restrict their movements to the minimum," Ministry of External Affairs said. Germany, France, Poland and Russia have also warned their citizens against travel to the region.
The Iran-backed Lebanese aimed militia, Hezbollah on Friday fired a barrage of missiles towards northern Israel, The Times of Israel reported. The Israel Defense Forces said some 40 rockets were fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel. IDF said it also shot down two explosive-laden drones launched by Hezbollah.
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