Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian stated in a phone call with Britain’s prime minister that Tehran considers retaliation against Israel over the killing of Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh a ‘right’ to prevent future aggression. Pezeshkian criticized the West’s silence on Gaza and other Israeli attacks, calling it irresponsible. Israel has not confirmed nor denied its role in Haniyeh’s killing, but tensions are rising between Israel and Iran. Iran supports anti-Israel militant groups and does not recognize Israel. The conflict has led to violence in the West Bank, with an 18-year-old Palestinian killed in Israeli raids. Additionally, an attack on a ship reported being attacked by an uncrewed surface vessel near Yemen. Iran-aligned Houthi militants have launched attacks on international shipping in solidarity with Palestinians. Meanwhile, European leaders have called for restraint regarding Israel, but Iran’s foreign ministry rejected this, saying it lacks political logic. The White House warned of a potential attack from Iran on Israel this week, leading to increased force posture and capabilities in the region. The deployment of the USS Georgia, a nuclear-powered, guided-missile submarine, to the Middle East, reflects mounting tensions in the region. The situation remains volatile as Iran and its proxies consider retaliatory actions against Israel.
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