While Russia and China criticized strikes on Tehran, many Western states responded cautiously and condemned the Islamic nation’s retaliation
Israel and the US conducted joint strikes on Iran on Saturday that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggered retaliation from Tehran, plunging the Middle East into renewed conflict.
US President Donald Trump has called the operation necessary so as to protect the American people and prevent a threat from Tehran, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that the attack was a “preemptive measure to defend national security.” The Iranian Foreign Ministry accused…
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