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IDF: New conflict with Iran to last several days, may escalate to full-blown war

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran fired between 22 and 24 ballistic missiles at Israel, with the IDF warning the conflict could last several days and escalate.
  • The IDF reported striking nine Iranian air defense and radar systems, along with a petrochemical complex, in response to the missile salvos.
  • IDF officials criticized global media for equating Iran and Israel as equal provocateurs, stating Iran unilaterally broke a ceasefire.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Monday that the latest conflict with Iran is expected to last at least several days and could escalate into full-blown war. Iran has launched between 22 and 24 ballistic missiles in three salvos, while Yemen's Houthis fired two missiles, one of which was intercepted.

The IDF on Monday said the newest conflict with Iran is expected to last at least a few days, and could still heat up into a return to full-blown war.

— IDFAnnouncing the expected duration and potential escalation of the conflict with Iran.

The IDF has responded by striking nine Iranian air defense and radar systems, as well as a petrochemical complex. Some of these facilities are involved in ballistic missile production. The military also recently assassinated mid-senior level Hezbollah commanders responsible for launching drones.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir has been in frequent communication with US Central Command Chief Adm. Brad Cooper. While the U.S. military is not participating in offensive attacks against Iran, it has assisted in shooting down missiles aimed at Israel.

As of 11:30 a.m., Iran has fired three salvos, which cumulatively have reached between 22 and 24 ballistic missiles at Israel, while the Houthis in Yemen have fired two missiles.

— IDFDetailing the number of missiles launched by Iran and the Houthis.

IDF officials believe Iran is attempting to reassert its role as defender of its proxy Hezbollah and pressure the U.S. into better terms. They also suggest Iran's regime may not be ready to sign a deal with the U.S. until the current fighting concludes.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir has spoken to US Central Command (CENTCOM) Chief Adm. Brad Cooper three times since this latest conflict with Iran started.

— IDFHighlighting communication and coordination between the IDF and CENTCOM.

The IDF criticized international media coverage, stating it unfairly presents Iran and Israel as equal instigators. The IDF asserted it has been engaged with Hezbollah but has not attacked Iran since April 7, emphasizing that Iran unilaterally broke the existing ceasefire.

According to the IDF, Iran is trying to define the current narrative as its chance to regain its gravitas as the defender of its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon, while also pressuring the US into better terms in the ongoing standoff between the countries.

— IDFExplaining Iran's perceived motivations behind the current conflict.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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