Israel’s ambassador to India shared on Tuesday that Israel is teaming up with India. They are assisting Indian citizens who wish to leave Israel. This news comes as the conflict between Israel and Iran reaches its fifth day. Both nations have launched fresh attacks against each other.

Helping People Leave Safely

“Diplomats and foreign citizens who want to leave have options. They can go by land or sea. We are making these arrangements,” said Reuven Azar, the Israeli ambassador.

Recent Attacks and Responses

In the last five days, the Israeli Defense Forces have targeted locations in Tehran and other cities. These include Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz.

Iran responded on Saturday with missile attacks across Israel. These targeted Tel Aviv and Haifa. Both sides have continued to exchange air strikes and ballistic missiles.

Nuclear Concerns

Israel believes that Iran is closer than ever to having a nuclear weapon. Israel says it must protect its citizens. Iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.

Important Updates on the Conflict

Israel’s Military Moves

• Israel reports that it has killed Ali Shadmani, Iran’s wartime chief of staff and top military commander. His predecessor was killed in Israel’s attack on Friday.
• An Israeli military official told Reuters that Israel’s military hit dozens of sites. These sites are linked to Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The official claims that Iran’s military leaders are now “on the run.”

Iran’s Reaction

• Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they struck a center belonging to Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence service, in Tel Aviv. They claim the facility is “currently on fire.” Israel has not confirmed this strike.

Warnings and Threats

• Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. He said Khamenei could face a similar fate to Iraq’s Saddam Hussein.

Casualties and People Leaving

• The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi says 224 citizens, including women and children, have died. Another 1,257 have been injured in the Israeli military attacks on Iran.
• As Israel continues to attack Iran, most residents are leaving the capital, Tehran. They are heading towards the northern Caspian Sea province of Mazandaran for safety.

World’s Response

• United States President Donald Trump left early from a Group of Seven summit in Canada. He is focusing on the Israel-Iran conflict. On his return to Washington, he said he is not looking for a ceasefire but “a real end” to the conflict.