The war between Israel and Iran has reached its third week. Israel plans military action over the next three weeks, while Iran has stepped up missile and drone attacks. Oil prices have reached above $ 100 per barrel due to disruption of ship movement in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran-Israel War Day 17: The ongoing war between Israel and Iran in the Middle East has now reached its third week. Meanwhile, Israel has clearly said that it has detailed planning to continue military action against Iran for at least the next three weeks i.e. 21 days. Let us tell you that the Israeli army is continuously carrying out air strikes on many major targets of Iran.
Israel plans military operation for three weeks
According to Israeli army military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani, a detailed military strategy has been prepared against Iran for the next three weeks. He also said that additional plans have been prepared for the subsequent situation. According to the Israeli army, the main objective of this campaign is to weaken Iran’s military capabilities. Under this, ballistic missile structures, nuclear facilities and security systems are especially being targeted.
Iran’s retaliation, missile and drone attacks
On the other hand, Iran has also intensified its retaliatory action. Iran fired several missiles towards Israel, while drone strikes were carried out in the direction of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Due to these attacks, flights at Dubai International Airport had to be stopped for some time. A plume of black smoke was seen in the sky after a drone attack near a fuel storage facility.
Impact of war on global energy market
The impact of this war is now visible on the global energy market as well. The Strait of Hormuz is the sea route through which about 20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply passes. Due to the war, the movement of ships passing through here has been affected. The effect of this was that oil prices in the international market remained above $100 per barrel, due to which there is a possibility of increase in global inflation.
Drone attack on oil facility at Fujairah port
The oil loading process had to be temporarily halted after an Iranian drone attack on an oil facility located at the Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates. This port is an important center for the export of Murban crude oil from UAE. It is said that the exports from here are considered equal to about one percent of the global demand.
Israeli air attacks on many cities of Iran
Israel carried out air strikes on many cities of Iran. According to the Israeli military, Iranian military structures were targeted in Tehran, Shiraz, Tabriz. According to Iran’s Mehr news agency, five people were killed and seven were injured in the attacks in Markazi province of central Iran. The attacks caused damage to a residential area on the outskirts of Arak city. Apart from this, a building in Mahallat County was also damaged. A boys’ school in Khomein city was also targeted, causing damage to the surrounding area. However, there is no news of any casualty in this incident.
Relief and rescue operations continue in Tehran
After the attacks in Tehran, relief and rescue teams continued to rescue people buried under the debris. According to a rescue worker, the rescue operation is continuing and many people have been pulled out safely from the debris.
Air raid sirens sounded in Israel also
In view of the threat of Iran’s retaliation, air raid sirens were sounded in many areas of Israel. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed to have targeted Tel Aviv, the US Al-Dhafra air base in Abu Dhabi and the US naval base in Bahrain.
America’s appeal regarding Strait of Hormuz
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has appealed to many countries of the world to cooperate in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that if NATO allies do not come forward to help America, the future of this alliance may be in trouble. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his country would not get directly involved in the war, but would work with allies to try to reopen the sea route. Apart from this, Japan, Australia and Germany have also decided to maintain distance from direct military intervention in this conflict.