Tensions Rise Between Israel and Iran

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has accused current PM Benjamin Netanyahu of recklessly attempting to draw the U.S. into a confrontation with Iran, amidst rising tensions following missile strikes from Iran and Israeli military actions. Olmert warned that such a war could escalate uncontrollably, with potential U.S. involvement to support Israel. Concurrently, Russia's UN envoy criticized Netanyahu's motives and actions in the region, suggesting they could provoke further conflict. Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned Israeli strikes in Syria and accused the UN of inaction regarding Israeli aggression, calling for accountability. Moreover, concerns are growing that further hostilities could lead to military strikes on Iranian oil facilities, impacting global oil prices significantly. President Biden has advised Israel to reconsider any aggressive military responses, emphasizing the risks of wider regional conflict.