Israel and Iran escalate tensions, UN urges de-escalation
TheJournal.ie — April 15, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC
Summary: Israel and Iran accuse each other of being the main threat to peace in the Middle East. Israel calls for UN sanctions on Iran after an attack. Iran defends its actions as self-defense. The US plans to hold Iran accountable. Iran launched over 300 missiles at Israel, intercepted by multiple countries. Tensions rise amid Israel's conflict with Hamas. UN urges de-escalation. Gaza casualties reach 33,729.
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