Iran vs Israel War: Iran has announced that it will not back down in a war with Israel. Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that 'if necessary, Israel will be attacked again.' He justified the attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, saying that 'everyone has the right to defend their land.' Khamenei called for an assembly of Muslims in charge of importing the Quran. The Supreme Leader said that 'we will continue to support Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas.'
What will be the impact of Iran-Israel war on India?
It is feared that war may also break out between Israel and Iran. If this happens then its bad effect can be seen on the Middle East as well as India. Trade relations between India and Iran are very old. India exports basmati rice and tea leaves to Iran on a large scale.
According to government data, India exported basmati rice worth $680 million to Iran in 2023-24. India exports a total of 19 percent of its Basmati rice production to Iran. If war breaks out between Iran and Israel, it will have a direct impact on rice exports.
Tea worth $32 million was exported to Iran in the year 2023-24. India imports sunflower oil from Iran. If tension increases between Israel and Iran, sunflower oil may become more expensive in the country.
Israel's military operation continues in Lebanon
Israeli army airstrikes continue in Lebanon, Lebanon's Health Ministry said that in the last 24 hours, the death toll in Israeli airstrikes in various areas of Lebanon has reached 37, while the number of injured is 151.
Last year, at midnight on October 7, Hamas carried out terrorist attacks on Israel. After which Israel opened a front against Hamas. Israel is currently engaged in eliminating Hamas as well as Hezbollah.
Tension has increased between Israel and Iran
Iran openly stands with Hamas and Hezbollah. On Tuesday night, Iran fired 181 ballistic missiles at Israel in about 25 minutes. In response, Israel has vowed to take action. Israel says that Iran will have to pay a heavy price.