Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The situation in the Middle East is becoming tense. This is because there could be a major war between Israel and Iran and their proxies.
There are fears that the escalation will bring geopolitical risks to the entire region. Even though several countries tried to act as mediators to suppress the conflict, strong and encouraging statements emerged from several countries and groups involved.
Below is a summary of several updates CNBC IndonesiaTuesday (13/8/2024).
Iran rejects call to end threats to Israel
Iran has rejected Western calls to end threats of retaliation against Israel. This is related to the assassination of the political leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran at the end of last month, which was directed by the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad.
“The declaration by France, Germany and the UK, which does not show any protest against the international crimes of the Zionist regime, openly asks Iran not to take defensive measures against a regime that has violated sovereignty and territorial integrity,” said foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani. in a statement, quoted AFP, Tuesday (13/8/2024).
“There is no political logic to such a request, it goes against the principles and rules of international law, and it is public and practical support for Israel,” he said.
Iranian President: Revenge against Israel is Right
At the same time, the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkia, said that Tehran considers retaliation against Israel for the killing of Haniyeh as a “right”. This is also a way to prevent future attacks.
This was revealed in a telephone call by British Prime Minister (PM) Keir Starmer. The silence of the West, even the persistence of Pezeshkia, is an inhuman crime.
“The rights of nations and solutions to stop crime and aggression,” he said The Keeper.
“The unprecedented inhumane crimes in Gaza and Israeli attacks elsewhere in the Middle East are irresponsible and encourage Israel to endanger regional and global security,” he explained.
US: An Iranian attack on Israel could happen this week
On the other hand, the United States (US) gave a report again about Iran’s attack on Israel. The White House said Iran or its proxies will retaliate this week.
“We need to prepare for a series of possible major attacks,” said White House national security adviser John Kirby.
“That is why we have increased the position and capabilities of our forces in the area even in the last few days,” he said.
On Sunday, the US announced that it had ordered the USS Georgia into the Middle East. This is a nuclear submarine with guided missiles.
The Red Sea is burning again
The Red Sea is burning again. The UK Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO) has now issued a warning to ships.
There were at least two attacks on passing ships on Tuesday (13/8/2024). The first explosion hit a ship located 63 nautical miles (116 kilometers (km)), southwest of the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, and the second explosion hit a ship 97 nautical miles (97 nautical miles) from Hodeidah.
“There were no injuries to the crew or the vessel in the explosion,” UKMTO said in a statement Al-Jazeera.
“The captain and ship of the vessel continued their journey to the next port of call,” he said.
Houthi fighters in Yemen are believed to have carried out the attack. It was reported how the group had been disrupting shipping on the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden for months.
“They said the attack (vessels) had links to Israel and its ports,” the website said.
Citing Reuters and Associated Press (AP) This attack was the first since August 3. At that time a ship was hit by a missile attack.
The Houthis themselves are considering a possible revenge attack against Israel for the assassination of Hamas official Ismail Haniyeh in July. The Houthis previously said they attacked the ships as a form of protest against Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip.
From site data Al-Arabiyathe Houthi group has targeted more than 70 ships with missiles and drones. At least four sailors have died since September.
Due to the Houthi attack, logistics costs are now more expensive. Ships must turn to the Edge of Hope in Africa, and cannot go through the shorter Suez Canal.
Israel’s right wing around the Al-Aqsa Mosque
Right-wing Israeli protesters besieged the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Tuesday. Even Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir participated.
Ben-Gvir has now even addressed fellow riders at the building, telling them that they have made “great progress” in gaining “dominion” of the site. Even though according to Israeli law, Jews are forbidden to worship there.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid responded to this. In a post on X, Lapid said that Ben-Gvir threatened the safety of Israeli citizens and security forces with “his campaign” at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
“Reckless terrorist groups in this government are actively trying to drag Israel into a full-scale regional war,” Lapid said.
“These people are not fit to rule a country,” he said.
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