"For the first time since the Iran-Iraq war - Tehran is under attack": the headlines in the world about the attack

 "For the first time since the Iran-Iraq war - Tehran is under attack": the headlines in the world about the attack

The media reported the attack in the main headlines - and emphasized the fear of the possibility of a greater escalation • The major websites mainly quoted the media in Iran, which for its part is working intensively to minimize the damage and broadcast a presentation of minimal damage • The British Daily Mail echoed the warning of the IDF spokesman For Iran, the Wall Street Journal wrote: "Israel struck back at Iran" • The coverage in the world

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| Published 26/10/24 08:2

The Israeli attack tonight (between Friday and Saturday) in Iran attracted all the world's attention, and was widely covered in all the media. The major websites in the world reported the unprecedented attack in the main headlines, and emphasized the fear of the possibility of a greater escalation and deterioration into an extensive war between Israel and Iran.

In the New York Times, as in many other websites, they quoted the IDF spokesman's announcements about the attack in Iran. The newspaper quoted several Iranian journalists living in the capital, Tehran, who reported that they heard loud explosions, and that it was clear that at least some of them were not caused by the activation of the air defense systems, if because they directly affect the ground.

In the various reports, it was emphasized that in the first attack wave, the Air Force planes "cleared the way" and mainly hit targets related to Iran's air defense system. In the second wave, the warplanes attacked Iran's long-range missile production sites, and in total about 20 sites were attacked throughout the night. It was also emphasized that Israel refrained from attacking targets related to Iran's energy and nuclear fields, as the White House wanted to see.

"Israel's attack on Saturday was the first time a foreign air force had attacked Iran since the war with Iraq in the 1980s," the New York Times reporter wrote. "During the war that lasted eight years, the fighting was mainly focused along the border between Iran and Iraq, and the area of ​​the capital Tehran was hardly attacked."

In the Wall Street Journal, the main headline was and still is: "Israel struck back at Iran - and widened the war in the Middle East." The American newspaper also wrote that the attack is "revenge for the barrage of 180 missiles at the beginning of the month". Along with this, it was reported that the attack in Tehran was carried out alongside other attacks in Lebanon and Syria.

In Fox News, it is written that "Israel began a retaliatory attack against Iran - following the missile barrage against Israeli citizens". It was also reported that President Biden was briefed on the attack and is "closely monitoring developments". In addition, Fox News quoted News 12 and mentioned the report that 140 fighter jets participated in the attack on the military targets in Iran.

In CNN, it is written that "Israel launched direct attacks against Iran - in retaliation for the barrage of ballistic missiles earlier this month." It is also written that the attack, which has ended - "raises fears that the prolonged confrontation between the two powerful armies could escalate into a wider regional war". At the same time, CNN quoted a senior American official as saying that the attack was "very carefully prepared".

The main headline in the Daily Mail was: "Israel bombs Iran". Alongside the reports on the targets of the attack, the British newspaper echoed the words of IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Daniel Hagari and the warning he sent to Iran - according to which Israel will attack again if Iran chooses to respond to the attack tonight.

The major websites in the world mainly quote the media in Iran, which for its part is working intensively to minimize the damage and broadcast a presentation of minimal damage. For example, it is reported in Iran that only "limited" damage was caused in the Israeli attacks, and that a preliminary assessment indicates that the attack was "weak".

A senior official in the Biden administration described the joint preparations for the attack against Iran: "The president has been working with the Israelis in recent weeks on a proportional and effective attack with a low risk of harming civilians, and it seems that this is what happened. The round of blows between Israel and Iran must end, we have many channels of communication with Iran - also Both direct and indirect, if she decides to attack again - there will be consequences."

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