Benjamin Netanyahu warns of “more surprises” after strikes hit Iran oil facility
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu) – Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran are escalating. Continued attacks and retaliation have created a serious situation throughout the region, and tensions show no signs of easing.
According to reports, the US and Israel are jointly pressuring Iran, while Iran is retaliating with its own missiles. Meanwhile, Iran has claimed that it has the capability to continue this conflict for at least six months.
Iran claims - can continue the fight for 6 months
Iran's military unit Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has also given a big statement regarding the conflict. Speaking to Fars News Agency, the organization's spokesman Ali Mohammad Naeini said that Iran's armed forces are capable of continuing the conflict with America and Israel for at least six months at the current pace. He claimed that Iranian forces have targeted American and Israeli bases and more than 200 military and strategic sites associated with them across the region.
Netanyahu claims more 'surprises' for Iran
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the crackdown against Iran will continue and that "many more surprises" are in store for Tehran. The escalating attacks and retaliation have increased instability across the Middle East, and international concern is being expressed about the conflict.
Israeli forces bombed Iran's oil storage facilities
on Saturday. Loud explosions were heard in the capital, Tehran, and the neighboring city of Karaj. Following the attacks, several fuel storage complexes caught fire, sending huge plumes of smoke and flames into the sky.
Several videos on social media showed high flames rising from the oil depot after the attack. Reports indicate the attacks primarily targeted energy infrastructure in Tehran and Alborz Province.