How did the war flare up again after the ceasefire in April? Which military bases of Iran did Israel target? What is the reason for the explosions in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan? Why did Iraq and Syria decide to close the airspace?
Iran-Israel War Timeline: Nearly two months after the ceasefire in April, war has started once again between Iran and Israel. On Sunday night, Iran attacked Israel with ballistic missiles, after which Israel also started retaliating within a few hours. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) claimed the attack was in response to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah-linked targets in Lebanon. After the missile attacks, sirens were sounded in many areas of Israel and people were instructed to go to safe places.
Airspace closed, increase in regional tension
Following the attacks, Iran closed the airspace around Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran. Apart from this, it has also been decided to keep the airspace in the western part of Iran closed until further notice. In view of regional tension, Iraq has announced to close its airspace for 72 hours and Syria for 12 hours.
America claims to have shot down two more drones in the Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has claimed that two Iranian drones, which were a threat to international ships in the Strait of Hormuz, were shot down. For the second consecutive day, America has informed about destroying such drones.
America-Iran talks stuck again
Iran has said that due to America’s constantly changing stance, talks between the two countries are not progressing. Tehran has once again reiterated its demand for the release of its rights to enrich uranium and billions of dollars of assets frozen abroad.
Iran Israel War Timeline: How did tension increase in 3 months?
28 February
America and Israel attacked Iran. During this time, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died.
March 2
Iran-backed organization Hezbollah launched missile attacks on Israel to avenge Khamenei’s death.
March 8th
Seven days after Ali Khamenei’s death, his son Mojtaba Khamenei was made the new Supreme Leader.
28 March
Iran-backed Houthi rebels also launched missile attacks on Israel.
3 April
Iran claimed to have shot down an American fighter plane.
5th April
America conducted an operation inside Iran and evacuated its pilot safely.
7 April
US President Donald Trump announced ceasefire.
10th April
A meeting was held between the delegations of America and Iran in Pakistan, but no peace agreement could be reached.
12 April
US forces begin a blockade of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
3 may
The US started “Project Freedom” to protect ships.
5th May
After the Iranian attack, America announced to stop Project Freedom.
31 may
Israel captured Lebanon’s Beaufort Fort.
June 3
America and Iran again attacked each other’s targets.
7 June
Middle East Crisis: What next?
The renewed military action between Iran and Israel has increased tensions across the Middle East. The situation in the region continues to be sensitive due to closure of airspace, missile attacks and America’s active role. The world is now keeping an eye on which direction this growing conflict between the two countries will take in the coming days.