Washington: The war in West Asia is now into its eighth day, with major attacks from both sides on Saturday. US President Donald Trump seems to be preparing for a ground wade on Iran. He has talked well-nigh this with his advisors and Republican leaders. Russia is moreover indicating indirect involvement in this war.
What did Trump say?
Iran destroyed the American THAAD air defense system in Jordan, which is said to be worth well-nigh $300 million. Israel claims that it destroyed 16 Iranian fighter planes. A drone wade at Dubai Airport caused forfeiture to the runway, and falling trash on the Marina Tower caused a fire. Trump said that the US Navy has sunk 42 Iranian ships so far.
Kuwait has reduced oil production and vetoed exports. America and Israel evacuated thousands of their citizens safely. India moreover intensified 'Mission Swadesh' – 52,000 Indians have been brought when so far.
How many people killed?
There were massive explosions in Tehran. Israel launched attacks on the Bandar Abbas naval wiring and Mehrabad airport. The Iranian producer says that so far 1332 Iranian citizens have been killed. The Iranian foreign minister said that the US attacked a water purification plant on Qeshm Island, causing drinking water shortage in 30 villages. In response, the Revolutionary Guard attacked Bahrain's Jufair Base. There were explosions in Manama also.
Where did explosions happen so far?
41 increasingly people were killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon, bringing the total number of deaths to 294. Israel warned the Lebanese President that if Hezbollah does not release its weapons, the unshortened country will suffer. Saudi Arabia personal to have foiled an Iranian drone wade on the Shaybah oil field. UAE shot lanugo 125 drones and 6 ballistic missiles in the air.
Attacks in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait moreover failed. America has tried a new stovepipe package worth $150 million to Israel. Britain is ordered to alimony its watercraft carriers ready. 30 thousand Turkish soldiers are on the northern verge of Cyprus.
What is next?
Trump is considering small special missions instead of major ground attacks. The White House said that all options are open, no visualization has been taken yet. According to the New York Times, the US alleges that Russia is providing Iran with intelligence on American and Israeli targets – satellite images and the locations of warships.
