Joe Biden gives ominous warning to Iran about plans to attack Israel: 10 points | World News

US President Joe Biden said on Friday that Iran will attack Israel sooner or later. In an ominous warning, he told Tehran not to attack the country because the United States was committed to its defense. He promised that the United States would support Israel. The Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indians not to visit Iran and Israel “in view of the current situation in the region”.

Iran has vowed to avenge last week’s alleged Israeli attack on its embassy in Damascus, killing seven elite military personnel, including two generals.

Here are 10 points about Israeli-Iranian tensions:

1. Joe Biden sent a one-word message to Iran over its alleged plot to attack Israel: “Stop it.” He said the United States supports Israel’s defense. “We are dedicated to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel. We will support the defense of Israel, but Iran will not succeed,” he said. After the event, he spoke to reporters at the White House. Biden doesn’t want to divulge classified information, but he said he expected an attack to occur “sooner or later.”
2. Prior to Biden’s remarks, White House press secretary John Kirby said concerns about an Iranian attack on Israel were a “real and viable threat.” However, he declined to say anything about the schedule. He said the United States did not expect Iran or its proxies to attack its forces, adding that the country was still considering its posture in the region. “It would be imprudent not to consider the posture in the region to ensure that adequate preparations are in place,” he added.
3. Besides India, France, Poland and Russia have also warned their citizens against traveling to the region. Germany’s Foreign Ministry said in an advisory that there was a risk of sudden escalation. He said German citizens risked being arrested and interrogated. “German citizens are at specific risk of being arbitrarily arrested and interrogated and sentenced to long prison sentences. Dual Iranian-German nationals are particularly at risk.” the country said.
4. “All Indian nationals are advised not to travel to Iran or Israel until further notice,” the Indian MEA said. It further added: “All persons currently residing in Iran or Israel are requested to contact and register with the Indian embassy in Iran or Israel. They are also requested to take maximum safety precautions and minimize travel. “We are asked to keep it to a minimum,” he added.
5. Approximately 4,000 Indians live in Iran. There are 18,500 Indian expatriates living in Israel. PTI reported that New Delhi is preparing for various contingencies, including the possible evacuation of Indians from both countries.
6. Indian nationals will no longer be allowed to travel to Israel to work in the construction sector, people familiar with the latest developments said. The first batch of 64 Indian workers left for Israel earlier this month, and more than 6,000 construction workers from India were scheduled to leave for Israel in April and May.
7. Meanwhile, the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah fired several missiles into northern Israel on Friday. The projectile was intercepted by Israeli defense systems. Israel said 40 rockets were fired from Lebanon.
8. Daniel Hagari, a senior Israeli military officer, said on Friday that the country has the ability to deal with each threat individually. He said: “Our defense is ready and knows how to deal with each threat individually. We are also ready to attack with a variety of capabilities to protect the Israeli people. ” he said. He accused Iran of escalating the situation in the Middle East.
9. Hagari said Israel is ready to deal with the Iranian threat. “We have acted against them [all] “Since the war began, Iran has escalated and is pushing for regional escalation. We will see how we respond to the Iranian threat. We are well prepared and , we know how to respond to whatever happens,” he said.
10. On Friday, German airline Lufthansa announced that its aircraft will not use Iranian airspace amid rising tensions. “Due to the current situation, Lufthansa will suspend flights to and from Tehran until Thursday, April 18th. Additionally, the company will no longer use Iranian airspace.

Information provided by ANI, Reuters, AFP