Tensions between Israel and Iran have led to the closure of embassies

Tensions between Israel and Iran have been rising as tensions in the Middle East escalated. On the night of Friday, June 13, Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iranian targets, including Tehran and the Natanz nuclear facility. The attacks have had a significant impact on political and diplomatic activity not only in the region but around the world.

Following the recent events, Israeli embassies and consulates around the world remain closed. “In light of recent events, Israeli embassies around the world remain closed and consular services are temporarily suspended,” the official websites of Israeli diplomatic missions said.

These announcements were also posted on the official portals of Israeli embassies in the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, France, Nigeria, Russia, and Ukraine. This, in turn, has caused inconvenience to representatives of many countries, as well as citizens who apply to the embassy.

Earlier, it was reported that the Israeli military had struck several strategically important targets in Iran, in particular, nuclear facilities in Tehran and Natanz, as well as other facilities, using missiles and drones. Iran, however, said that these attacks would not be left unanswered and that these actions would be considered a "declaration of war." At the same time, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatened Israel with dire consequences, and President Massoud Pezeshkian stressed that the country would make Israel regret its actions.

According to Iranian news agencies, the Chief of Staff of the country's armed forces, Mohammad Bagheri, and the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami, were killed during the attacks. Such large losses are causing great discussions in the country and on the international stage.

Another important point is that, according to the Israeli army, on June 13, Iran launched at least 100 drones against Israel. Most of them were destroyed by Israel's strong air defense systems, but some reached the country's territory.

The international community is calling for de-escalation and patience on the part of the parties. At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that military operations could last for several days and that all measures would be taken to ensure the country's security.

The situation is currently extremely tense and uncertain. The fact that Israeli diplomatic missions in many countries around the world have ceased their activities is also a worrying event for fans and observers. As new information emerges, we will continue to bring Zamin.uz fans the latest news.