On the evening of June 7 local time, in the early hours of this morning (June 8) Beijing time, Iran launched three waves of missiles at Israel in response to Israel's escalation of military operations against Lebanon, especially the renewed airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that its aerospace forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Ramat David Air Base in northern Israel. And this is merely a warning: if Israel's aggression happens again, Iran's response will be even broader and will cover all U.S.-Israel targets in the region.
After the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire on April 8, Iran has not launched missiles at Israel for two months. However, Iran has consistently emphasized that a ceasefire on all fronts in the region, including Lebanon, is an important part of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and negotiations. After Israel recently escalated its military operations against Lebanon, Iran has repeatedly warned that if Israel launches airstrikes on the southern outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon's capital, Iran will strike Israel.
On the afternoon of June 7 local time, Israeli forces carried out airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, targeting a Hezbollah command headquarters in Lebanon.
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Iran warns Israel:
If ceasefire violations continue, even stronger crackdowns will be taken
On the evening of the 7th, after Iran launched missile strikes against Israel, the commander of the Iranian Central Command in Khatam issued a statement accusing Israel of continuously violating the ceasefire arrangements and warning that if Israel further escalates its military operations in Lebanon, Iran will launch even stronger strikes.
According to multiple Iranian media outlets including Saipa News under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, citing this statement, Israel has repeatedly violated ceasefire agreements with U.S. support and international institutions without effective action, continuously expanding military operations against Lebanon, and these actions constitute war crimes.
The statement said that although Iran had issued multiple warnings before, Israel still expanded its strikes on southern Lebanon and included the southern suburbs of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, as airstrike targets. Iran believes that Israel's move has crossed the "red line" set by Iran.
The statement warned that if Israel continues to expand related actions, including against Iran, Iran will respond with "stronger and more regret" military responses and may launch further strikes against Israel and its supporters.
Trump:
Hopefully, Israel will not retaliate
But the U.S. military was on alert
△ Trump (file photo)
On the 7th local time, a reporter from the Central Radio learned from the U.S. side that U.S. President Trump has received a briefing on the escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran.
In an interview on the 7th, Trump said that Iran's missile strikes on Israel earlier that day "did not help with negotiations." He urged Iran to return to the negotiating table. Trump said, "My advice to Iran is: you have already launched missiles, so that's enough. Return to the negotiating table and reach an agreement." ”
Trump also stated that the U.S. military is on alert.
Regarding Israel's earlier attack on Beirut, Lebanon, Trump said, "I am unhappy about this." ”
Trump also said he would call Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu now and tell him not to retaliate. Trump said that the U.S. is "very close" to reaching a final agreement with Iran, and he does not want the deal to be broken down "because of current events."
Israel's public broadcaster reported today (June 8) that after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ended his call with U.S. President Trump, he is holding urgent consultations with Israeli security officials.
Trump stated that if Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu decides to retaliate, the situation will continue endlessly, just as it did for the past 47 years or the past 3,000 years. Trump said that the U.S. is close to reaching a final agreement with Iran, and he does not want the current events to cause the deal to fall through.
The Israeli military is preparing to strike Iran with force
In the early hours of today (June 8) local time, the Israeli military issued a statement saying that Israeli Chief of Staff Zamir, during a situation assessment with senior military officials, said that once permission is granted, the Israeli military will immediately launch a strong strike against Iran.
The U.S. Embassy in Israel has asked employees to shelter on the spot
In the early hours of today (June 8) local time, the U.S. Embassy in Israel in Jerusalem instructed all U.S. government employees and their families to take shelter on the spot.
Chinese citizens in Iran need to strengthen security precautions
In light of the current situation, the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Iran today (June 8) reminded Chinese citizens in Iran to strengthen security precautions and emergency preparedness, and to promptly report to the embassy or consulate. In case of emergency, please report to the local police and contact the embassy or consulate in Iran.
