Israel and Iran Engage in Escalating Conflict Amid Tensions and Uncertainty in the Middle East
On April 19, 2024, Israel conducted retaliatory strikes on Iran in response to an alleged Israeli airstrike on Iran’s consulate in Damascus. The Israeli flag was seen flying over the Mount of Olives overlooking the Al Aqsa mosque compound and the city skyline in Jerusalem. According to reports from Tehran’s Fars news agency, three explosions were heard near an army base in Isfahan.
Iran’s state TV claimed that its defense system was able to destroy three drones in the sky. Meanwhile, US media sources quoted officials stating that Israel had conducted retaliatory strikes on Iran. The attack was largely deterred by Tel Aviv and its allies, including the United States. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi had issued a warning that his country would strongly retaliate to any attacks on its territory.