Follow live the latest news on Iran's attack on Israel
Follow live the latest news on Iran's attack on Israel
BRUSSELS, April 15 (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Foreign Minister of Belgium, Hadja Labib, summoned this Monday the Iranian ambassador to the country, Mohamed Ali Robatjazi, to condemn the “unprecedented escalation” against Israel after the launch of more than 300 projectiles including drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles by Tehran.
Through the initiative of the Foreign Minister, Belgium has expressed its firm condemnation of the Iranian attack and has taken the opportunity to ask the parties for “the greatest possible restraint”, insisting that any regional escalation of tensions must be “absolutely” avoided.
According to Labib, Iran's drone and missile offensive is an “unprecedented escalation” and poses a “risk of conflagration” throughout the region. “This attack endangers regional stability and the population and distances us from peace,” he stated.
The Israeli Army reported that Iran's direct attack – announced by Tehran as Operation 'True Promise' – included Tehran launching more than 300 projectiles, including drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles.
For its part, Iran defended that these attacks are part of a legitimate response and its right to “self-defense” after the bombing of its Consulate in Damascus, blamed on Israel and which resulted in the death of two civilians and several members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.