The reported explosions in the Iranian regions of Isfahan and Tabriz came amid spiralling geopolitical tensions. West Asia is a vortex of Iran-Israel tensions and did Tel Aviv test Tehran's defence capabilities? Watch to find out!

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West Asia is tense at the moment the rivalry between Iran and Israel is growing by the day with the two Nations engaging in a high stakes cat and mouse game. Israel has vowed to retaliate despite its Western allies urging restraint. WION's report highlights how Israel may use a more covert and effective weapon at its disposal instead of launching a traditional military strike.

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Israel and Iran are inching closer to war. Will the next battle be the American F-35 vs the Russian S-400? Israel was the first country outside the U.S. to get the fifth-generation stealth fighter jets. Russia claims the S-400 was designed to detect and destroy stealth jets. Does Iran have the S-400 missile system?

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Iran is threatening to build a nuclear bomb. Western nuclear inspectors believe Tehran has all that it needs to build a bomb. An IRGC commander has said that not only is Tehran considering reviewing its nuclear doctrine, it has also identified Israeli nuclear sites that Tehran would strike if its own nuclear facilities were attacked by Israel.

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Will Israel's counter-attack against Iran be in the Red Sea? All signs point to it. Bracing for a potential attack from Israel, Iran has sent navy ships to escort its commercial vessels in the Red Sea. It has pulled some of its Suspected spy ship 'MV Behshad', which has been stationed in the Red Sea since 2021, has also sailed home.

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Israel will make its own decisions about how to defend itself, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday as international communities called for restraint in responding to the attacks from Iran.

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WION talks to the former United States National Security Advisor John Bolton on the various important issues, including Israel-Iran crisis. Watch this interview for more details.

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The Iranian attack on Israel and the sanctions proposed by the US have put the spotlight on the question of arms manufacturers and their exports by Iran. Let's try and decode some for you.

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Iran has warned that it will use weapons “never used before” against Israel if it carries out “any adventure”. “(If Israel) seeks adventure, our next response will be immediate, stronger and more extensive,” Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said while speaking to UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron.

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Palestinian militant group Hamas is calling Iran's weekend attack on Israel a legitimate and deserved response to a strike on the Islamic Republic's Consulate in Syria. This is Hamas's first reaction to the Iranian attack. Watch to know more!

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Iran has threatened to use 'never used before weapons' if Israel attacks Iran again. And in case, Israel dares to strike at Iran's nuclear sites, then it is evident that Iran would hit back at Israel's nuclear site in Dimona in the Negev desert. According to reports in Haaretz, 5 Iranian missiles struck the Nevatim airbase, while 4 missiles struck the Negev airbase in the south. This, when Iran fired these missiles after giving due notice to Israel and its allies. Is Israel making the mistake of underestimating the missile capability of the Iranians?

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The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response against Iran. Talks in Jerusalem are locked on the timing and scale of Israel's response. According to reports, the War Cabinet members are mulling a painful strike that does not cause casualties. The question is--what are the options on Israel's table. Watch in for more details!

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The Kremlin says Iran's President has called Vladimir Putin to discuss the attack on Israel as Tehran races for an Israeli retaliation. Keep watching for more updates.

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Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel that lasted several hours on Saturday changed long established terms of engagement between the two countries.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is yet to find time to speak to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, three days after Royal Air Force warplanes helped to protect the Jewish state from an Iranian aerial assault. Downing Street is still working to schedule a conversation between the two leaders. Netanyahu’s office strenuously denied that the Israeli premier was avoiding a call with Sunak, contradicting a report by Kan, the Israeli public broadcaster.

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Iran has temporarily shut down its nuclear facilities now this follows concern expressed by the International Atomic Energy Agency chief that Israel could attack an Iranian nuclear plant in retaliation to its attack.

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From Russia where the Kremlin says Iran's President has called Vladimir Putin to discuss the attack on Israel as Tehran races for an Israeli retaliation. Keep watching for more updates.

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As Israel's offensive continues Gazans say there's no safe place for them not in Rafah not in the entire Gaza Strip. Displaced Gazans are desperate to return to their homes in the north of The Enclave.

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In Assam's Kaziranga National Park, a forest officer died and another was injured in an attack by a herd of wild buffaloes. The incident occurred on Monday morning (April 15) as the forest officials were conducting their routine patrol in the forest area near the Elephant Camp.

“A group of aggressive wild buffalos suddenly attacked them. They managed to escape but two of them fell victim,” officials said.

The forest officer who passed away was Apo Momin, a recent addition to the team. They were transported to a local sub-divisional civil hospital in Kaliabor. The injured officer was identified as Sonamani Rabha.

A senior official from Kaziranga National Park expressed shock at Momin's death, calling it an unfortunate incident.

Police mentioned that Apu Momin's body has been sent for postmortem examination.

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<h2>Human-animal tussle</h2>

During a recent safari expedition in South Africa's Pilanesberg Game Reserve, the safari guide&nbsp;found himself in a harrowing confrontation with an enraged elephant. The incident took place at the Rathlogo Bird Hide within the reserve, where tourists are allowed to get off&nbsp;their vehicles and explore the area under specific guidelines.

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As the guests were taking a break, the safari guide&nbsp;noticed an&nbsp;elephant bull approaching their location. One of the tourists&nbsp;captured footage of the encounter, which later spread on social media.

While elephants generally avoid confrontations with humans or vehicles when given adequate space, their behaviour can become unpredictable, particularly when they&nbsp;enter a heightened hormonal state known as musth, marked by increased aggression.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In Assam's Kaziranga National Park, a forest officer died and another was injured in an attack by a herd of wild buffaloes. The incident occurred on Monday morning (April 15) as the forest officials were conducting their routine patrol in the forest area near the Elephant Camp.

In Assam's Kaziranga National Park, a forest officer died and another was injured in an attack by a herd of wild buffaloes. The incident occurred on Monday morning (April 15) as the forest officials were conducting their routine patrol in the forest area near the Elephant Camp. “A group of aggressive wild buffalos suddenly attacked them. They managed to escape but two of them fell victim,” officials said. The forest officer who passed away was Apo Momin, a recent addition to the team. They were transported to a local sub-divisional civil hospital in Kaliabor. The injured officer was identified as Sonamani Rabha. A senior official from Kaziranga National Park expressed shock at Momin's death, calling it an unfortunate incident. Police mentioned that Apu Momin's body has been sent for postmortem examination. Also read | Wild elephant falls into well inside private rubber plantation in Kerala Human-animal tussle During a recent safari expedition in South Africa's Pilanesberg Game Reserve, the safari guide found himself in a harrowing confrontation with an enraged elephant. The incident took place at the Rathlogo Bird Hide within the reserve, where tourists are allowed to get off their vehicles and explore the area under specific guidelines. Also read | US tourist succumbs to injuries after elephant attack in Africa, son defends animal As the guests were taking a break, the safari guide noticed an elephant bull approaching their location. One of the tourists captured footage of the encounter, which later spread on social media. While elephants generally avoid confrontations with humans or vehicles when given adequate space, their behaviour can become unpredictable, particularly when they enter a heightened hormonal state known as musth, marked by increased aggression. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Wild buffalo attack kills one Kaziranga forest officer, injures another

Iran attacked Israel with 120 ballistic missiles, 170 drones and 30 cruise missiles. How will Israel respond? Will Netanyahu risk a wider war in order to buy more time in office? Will Israel target Iran's nuclear facilities? Or Will Israel's response be measured?

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The war cabinet of Israel held a meeting to discuss and decide how they would respond to the missile and drone attack of Iran. Israel did not announce if they had reached a decision.

The actions of Iran were strongly condemned by the allies of Israel, however, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government was appealed by the countries to show some restraint.

Even though Iran has signalled they consider the matter closed, the Israeli military's chief of staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi said that the attack will not go unanswered.

“This launch of so many missiles, cruise missiles and drones into Israeli territory will be met with a response,” said Halevi, while speaking from the Nevatim Air Force base in southern Israel, which also suffered a little damage in the attack.

Since the attack, this is the clearest confirmation given by Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi that Israel would strike back.

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Meanwhile, Iran stated that they would respond to any strikes from Israel in 'seconds'.&nbsp;

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Ali Bagheri Kan emphasised that the response speed from Iran "will be less than a few seconds."

In the last two days, Israel’s war cabinet held a meeting for the fourth time as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again discussed what should be the next step with his Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Benny Gantz, the former defence minister and centrist Netanyahu rival.

<h2>Netanyahu appeals countries to 'stand united' against Iran</h2>

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that world peace is being threatened by Iran and asked the international community to stand united against the Islamic Republic.

"The international community must continue to stand united in resisting this Iranian aggression, which threatens world peace," Netanyahu said, in a statement released by his office on X.

<h2>IAEA chief says Israel may strike Iran nuclear facilities</h2>

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said that the nuclear facilities had been closed in Iran over “security considerations” and although it was reopened on Monday (April 16), IAEA inspectors were kept away “until we see that the situation is completely calm.”

“We are going to resume tomorrow. This has not had an impact on our inspection activity," said Grossi, while speaking to reporters in New York.

Speaking about the possibility of Israeli striking Iranian nuclear facilities, Grossi said, “We are always concerned about this possibility.” He urged “extreme restraint.”

<h2>US says 'not involved' in Israel's decision-making process&nbsp;</h2>

The US officials on Monday (April 15) said that Israel is most likely to counter Iran’s attack, in which more than 300 missiles and drones were involved.&nbsp;

However, the Biden administration is hoping that Israel's retaliation will be limited to counterstrikes and they will not aim at Iranian territory.&nbsp;

Speaking to CNN on Monday (April 15), White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, “We respect that that’s a decision the war cabinet, the prime minister, have to make. We know that they live in a very tough neighbourhood. We are not involved in their decision-making process about a potential response."&nbsp;

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However, he said that US President Joe Biden had “also been very clear that we don’t want a war with Iran. We don’t seek to widen and broaden this conflict. We don’t want to see things escalate.”&nbsp;

The Pentagon said that additional fighter squadrons which were stationed in the Middle East before the weekend are still there.

Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said that Air Force fighter jet squadrons in the region along with the Navy ships in the Mediterranean Sea shot down Iranian missiles and drones early on Sunday (April 14).&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The war cabinet of Israel held a meeting to discuss and decide how they would respond to the missile and drone attack of Iran. Israel did not announce if they had reached a decision.

The war cabinet of Israel held a meeting to discuss and decide how they would respond to the missile and drone attack of Iran. Israel did not announce if they had reached a decision. The actions of Iran were strongly condemned by the allies of Israel, however, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government was appealed by the countries to show some restraint. Even though Iran has signalled they consider the matter closed, the Israeli military's chief of staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi said that the attack will not go unanswered. “This launch of so many missiles, cruise missiles and drones into Israeli territory will be met with a response,” said Halevi, while speaking from the Nevatim Air Force base in southern Israel, which also suffered a little damage in the attack. Since the attack, this is the clearest confirmation given by Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi that Israel would strike back. Also Read: Iran says it informed neighbours about attack on Israel 72 hours in advance Meanwhile, Iran stated that they would respond to any strikes from Israel in 'seconds'. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Ali Bagheri Kan emphasised that the response speed from Iran "will be less than a few seconds." In the last two days, Israel’s war cabinet held a meeting for the fourth time as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again discussed what should be the next step with his Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Benny Gantz, the former defence minister and centrist Netanyahu rival. Netanyahu appeals countries to 'stand united' against Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that world peace is being threatened by Iran and asked the international community to stand united against the Islamic Republic. "The international community must continue to stand united in resisting this Iranian aggression, which threatens world peace," Netanyahu said, in a statement released by his office on X. IAEA chief says Israel may strike Iran nuclear facilities International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said that the nuclear facilities had been closed in Iran over “security considerations” and although it was reopened on Monday (April 16), IAEA inspectors were kept away “until we see that the situation is completely calm.” “We are going to resume tomorrow. This has not had an impact on our inspection activity," said Grossi, while speaking to reporters in New York. Speaking about the possibility of Israeli striking Iranian nuclear facilities, Grossi said, “We are always concerned about this possibility.” He urged “extreme restraint.” US says 'not involved' in Israel's decision-making process The US officials on Monday (April 15) said that Israel is most likely to counter Iran’s attack, in which more than 300 missiles and drones were involved. However, the Biden administration is hoping that Israel's retaliation will be limited to counterstrikes and they will not aim at Iranian territory. Speaking to CNN on Monday (April 15), White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, “We respect that that’s a decision the war cabinet, the prime minister, have to make. We know that they live in a very tough neighbourhood. We are not involved in their decision-making process about a potential response." Watch: Iran attacks Israel: Israel's war cabinet decides to retaliate: Reports However, he said that US President Joe Biden had “also been very clear that we don’t want a war with Iran. We don’t seek to widen and broaden this conflict. We don’t want to see things escalate.” The Pentagon said that additional fighter squadrons which were stationed in the Middle East before the weekend are still there. Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said that Air Force fighter jet squadrons in the region along with the Navy ships in the Mediterranean Sea shot down Iranian missiles and drones early on Sunday (April 14). (With inputs from agencies)

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