n the 13th of April, Iran attacked Israel. On the 19th of April, as widely reported - an Israeli missile hit Iran. But Tehran is downplaying the reported Israeli attack. What will happen next? The incident comes after weeks of soaring tensions between the two regional rivals. While details about the latest strike are still unclear, we dig deeper to understand the big picture. On #WionWideAngle this week, we find out how Israel and Iran have become archenemies and how the increasing uncertainty in the Middle East is turning out to be the biggest test for Biden and his team.

Iran vs Israel attacks: Test for Biden | WION Wideangle

West Asia continues to simmer. According to reports an explosion occurred at a military base in Iraq early on Saturday causing a large fire. Watch in for more details!

Iraq military base explosion: US denies reports of alleged attack in Iraq

After the purported Israeli counterattack against Iran's strikes, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian played it down saying it was not a strike but resembled "toys our children play with, not drones.

'Toys our children play with': Iranian foreign minister reacts on Israeli strikes

Iran has said Israeli involvement in Friday's attack is still to be established and dismissed the drones used as like children's toys. Israel hasn't commented but is widely believed to be behind the strike targeting an airbase and nuclear site near Isfahan. Watch in for more details!

Iran-Israel Tensions: Iranian foreign minister downplays Israeli attack

Iraq's security services said on Saturday (April 20) there were no warplanes or drones in the air during overnight explosions that rocked Iraq’s military base housing a coalition of pro-Iranian armed groups.

No drones or planes in Iraqi airspace during military base blast, says Iraq

The tensions between West Asia's two regional powerhouses Israel and Iran are at an all time high. This month's dramatic escalation kicked off with an Israeli strike on Iran's Consulate in Damascus followed by a largely foiled Iranian attack of over 300 Airborne weapons on Israel. Let's take a look at the costs of defence of both the countries.

Iran-Israel Tensions | Iran, Israel: Asymmetry in attack and defence costs

The tensions between West Asia's two regional powerhouses Israel and Iran are at an all time high. This month's dramatic escalation kicked off with an Israeli strike on Iran's Consulate in Damascus followed by a largely foiled Iranian attack of over 300 Airborne weapons on Israel...Let's take a look at the costs of defence of both the countries...! Watch in for more details!

Iran-Israel Tensions: Israel's costly defence vs Iran's cheap attack | Sizing up the costs of war

A day after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will 'make its own decisions' when responding to Iran's weekend airstrikes, an explosion was reportedly heard near the Iranian city of Isfahan, state media reported.

Iran says 'no missile attack for now' amid reports of strike by Israel in its territory

Cryptocurrencies fell heavily and bitcoin broke below $60,000 on Friday in a rush out of risky assets following reports of an Israeli missile strike on Iran. Bitcoin slid more than 5.5% to $59,961 in the Asia session as the U.S. dollar rose broadly.

Bitcoin slides below $60000 on reports Israel attacks on Iran

While speaking to Iran Ambassador Iraj Elahi on Israel-Iran tensions, he said 'Israel directly targeted Iranian consulate which means that it has targeted Iranian territory. The miscalculation has consequences and anyone who did that will have to pay for it.'

Iran Ambassador Iraj Elahi on Israel-Iran tensions: Any military action will be responded strongly'

Watch in top headlines of the hour: - Israel missiles hit Iran, says US media - India's massive election kicks off - Phase 1: 166 mn voters, 1625 candidates & 102 seats - Pakistan: Suicide attack in Karachi - Tehran airport resumes flights - Blasts at Isfahan, nuclear plants safe

Israel missiles hit Iran, says US media | Tehran airport resumes flights

A day after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will 'make its own decisions' when responding to Iran's weekend airstrikes, an explosion was reportedly heard near the Iranian city of Isfahan, state media reported. The cause is currently unknown but airspace over several Iranian cities was closed shortly after the reported explosion.

Israel-Iran tensions simmer: PM Netanyahu speaks to Mossad officials, heads of Shin Bet

Australia has urged its citizens in Israel to depart if it is safe to do so amidst the Israel-Iran tensions. There is a high threat of military reprisals and terrorist attacks against Israel and Israeli interest across the region.

Israel-Iran tensions: Australia urges citizens to leave Israel | Explosions heard in Central Iran

In response to growing fears that Tehran’s unprecedented strike on Israel may spark a larger Middle East conflict, the United States and the United Kingdom imposed more sanctions on Iran on Thursday.

US, UK impose sanctions on Iran in response to its strike on Israel

Israel has retaliated against Iran with reports of explosions heard and airspace closed around the city of Isfahan. Watch in for more details!

Israel strikes Iran as explosions heard and airspace closed

West Asia in vortex of Iran & Israel tension; Iran suspends flights over Isfahan, Tehran & Shifaz

Three drones were shot down over the Iranian city of Isfahan. This was after Iran warned that even the slightest act of retaliation by Israel will lead to 'painful response'. All eyes are now on Tehran. Will Iran retaliate?

Gravitas | Iran vs Israel: West Asia on nuclear knife edge

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that Israel warned the US about a drone attack on Iran Friday apparently targeting an air base and a nuclear site in central Iran. Watch in for more details!

Israel warned US about drone strike on Iran, says Italy

Italy says Israel warned US about drone attack on Iran

Watch in top headlines of the hour: - US vetoes Palestinian request at UN - Tel Aviv: Protesters call for general strike - Report: Oil jumps over 3% on West Asia worries -Report: Explosions heard at Isfahan airport

US vetoes Palestinian request at UN | Tel Aviv: Protesters call for general strike

Israel launches airstrike, explosions heard in Isfahan says Report

Explosion reportedly heard over Iranian city of Isfahan amid fears of  of conflict with Israel

Iranians in Tehran took to the streets after prayers on Friday (April 19) in response to an apparent Israeli attack on Iran. Earlier on Friday, explosions echoed over the Iranian city of Isfahan in what sources described to be an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war.

Iranians protest after Friday prayers following drone attack on Iran

Explosions rocked Iran's central city of Isfahan on Friday morning, giving rise to speculation that Israel's counter-strike has begun. Iran played down the incident, saying, no foreign missile had been fired into Iran. The fact is, the Israel-Iran conflict is out of the shadows and world leaders are worried.

Explosions over Iranian city

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