イラン “イスラエルにミサイルなど報復ほうふく攻撃こうげき”【速報そくほう中ちゅう】

Iran has revealed that it carried out attacks on Israel using ballistic missiles and other means, stating that it was retaliation for Israels large-scale attacks on Irans nuclear-related facilities and other targets.

There have been reports of damage and injuries in areas such as the suburbs of Tel Aviv, Israels largest commercial city, raising concerns about a further escalation of the military conflict.

Iranian State TV: Third Wave of Retaliatory Attacks on Tel Aviv Irans state television reported around 7 a.m. Japan time on the 14th that Iran had launched missiles at Tel Aviv, Israels largest commercial city, as a third wave of retaliatory attacks against Israel.

Engaged in interception The Israeli military announced shortly after 7 a.m. Japan time on the 14th that a new missile attack from Iran had been confirmed and that they are engaged in interception.

Israels attacks continue intermittently Irans state-run news agency reported in the early hours of the 14th that projectiles launched by Israel were fiercely intercepted by air defense systems in the capital, Tehran, and that the attacks by Israel, which began in the early hours of the 13th, have continued intermittently into the next day.

Israels military bases and other targets possibly attacked: Irans state television reported shortly after 3 a.m. Japan time that Iran had begun an attack against Israel.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Irans elite military unit, stated that its missile and drone units targeted Israeli military outposts and air bases, as well as military industrial facilities that manufacture missiles and other weapons.

On top of that, they claimed that dozens of ballistic missiles hit their targets.

Also, it is stated that this is part of retaliation, and it is believed to be in response to Israels large-scale attacks on nuclear-related and military facilities across Iran on the 13th, which resulted in many casualties, including the killing of the top commander of the Iranian military.

In footage taken by NHK staff in Tehran, the capital of Iran, shortly after 3 a.m. Japan time, multiple glowing red projectiles can be seen rising one after another.

Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei issued a statement on state television, saying, Israel started the war.

They cannot remain unscathed from the consequences of that crime.

Our response will not be half-hearted, he said.

On the other hand, the British BBC and others reported one after another from the urban area of Tel Aviv, Israel, showing white smoke rising.

In the footage from Tel Aviv reported by Reuters, numerous lights can be seen flying across the sky above the city, repeatedly exploding in midair or falling to the city and exploding on the ground.

So far, 40 people injured - Multiple Israeli media outlets report that there has been damage from attacks in areas such as the suburbs of Tel Aviv, and according to local emergency authorities, 40 people have been injured so far.

The Israeli military stated in a statement that there were two missile attacks from Iran toward Israel, and that fewer than 100 missiles were launched, most of which were intercepted or failed to reach their targets.

On the other hand, it has been explained that some buildings have been damaged, and that part of the damage was caused by debris resulting from the interception of missiles.

U.S. government officials told NHK, The United States is supporting the interception of missiles targeting Israel.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz said, Iran fired missiles at areas where many Israeli civilians live, crossing a red line.

Iran will pay a heavy price, he said, raising concerns about a further escalation of military conflict.

On the 13th, Israel attacks various locations in Iran. On the 13th, the Israeli military announced that it had carried out a preemptive strike against Irans nuclear development program, and revealed that with 200 fighter jets, it attacked over 100 targets including nuclear-related and military facilities across Iran.

The attacks have also reached residential areas, and Irans state media reports that in the province where the capital Tehran is located, 78 people are believed to have died so far, and more than 300 have been injured.

Additionally, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian military, General Bagheri, and the commander-in-chief of the elite Revolutionary Guard Corps, General Salami, were killed, and the office of Supreme Leader Khamenei has reportedly appointed their respective successors.

Furthermore, state-run television and other sources reported that the nuclear facility in central Natanz was attacked, and that there appears to be contamination inside caused by radioactive or chemical substances.

There is no external contamination, but IAEA Director General Grossi expressed strong concern over Israels attack and called on all parties to exercise restraint.

After that, Iranian media reported that two explosions were heard near the uranium enrichment facility in Fordow, central Iran, and posted photos on their website showing smoke rising from the site.

The details of the situation have not been disclosed.

The Iranian side is fiercely opposing, and Supreme Leader Khamenei has issued a statement declaring, Israel, through this criminal act, will inevitably bring upon itself a painful fate and will surely pay the price, announcing retaliation.

The Israeli military announced that more than 100 drones were launched from Iran toward Israel, and some Israeli media report that all of them were intercepted. However, some Iranian media report that no drone attacks have been carried out so far and, according to sources, retaliation will take place in the near future.

A state of emergency has been declared throughout Israel, and Prime Minister Netanyahu said, War comes with a price.

He called on the public to follow instructions without getting carried away and urged vigilance against attacks by Iran.

The biggest focus now is on how Iran will respond, and the situation in the Middle East is becoming even more tense.

President Trump: No Change in Support for Israel In response to the Israeli militarys attacks on nuclear-related facilities and other sites across Iran, U.S. President Trump spoke to American media outlets by phone, emphasizing that there is no change in his stance of supporting Israel. He also expressed hope for progress in negotiations regarding Irans nuclear development.

On the 13th, President Trump of the United States responded to a series of telephone interviews with American media and others. In an interview with CNN, he stated, We support Israel, emphasizing that Americas position remains unchanged.

In an interview with the news site Axios, it was revealed that advanced American-made equipment was used in Israels attack.

And when asked whether this attack could negatively affect the negotiations over nuclear development with Iran, he replied, I dont think so.

It might actually be the opposite.

They might negotiate seriously now, he said, expressing hope for progress in the talks.

On the other hand, in response to an interview with Reuters, it was explained that although there is still no change regarding the talks with Iran scheduled for the 15th, it is unclear whether they can be held.

And when asked whether Iran still has the capability to continue its nuclear development program after Israel attacked more than 100 sites including nuclear-related facilities, he reportedly said, No one knows.

President Trump reportedly held a National Security Council NSC meeting on the 13th and had a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

It is believed that they discussed how to respond going forward, and there is growing attention on how President Trump will act.

An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council begins: Following Irans request after Israels attacks on Irans nuclear-related facilities, an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council started at 4 a.m. Japan time on the 14th.

The emergency meeting began at Irans request at 4:00 a.m. Japan time on the 14th, which is the afternoon of the 13th local time. In addition to the Security Council member states, the UN ambassadors of Iran and Israel are also attending.

In the letter requesting the meeting, Iran condemns attacks on nuclear-related facilities and military installations, stating that not only do they endanger the lives of Iranian civilians, but they also pose a threat to regional and international peace and security due to disasters caused by radioactive materials.

Regarding the attacks targeting Iranian military officials and scientists in the capital, Tehran, it also condemns them as acts of state terrorism, stating that this series of attacks violates Irans sovereignty and territorial integrity, and constitutes a breach of the UN Charter and international law.

On the other hand, Israels UN Ambassador Danon held a press conference before the Security Council and said, In recent months, the threat from Iran has dramatically progressed, significantly advancing its capability to acquire nuclear weapons.

The information obtained by Israel revealed a secret program to develop all the parts and detonators necessary for bombs, he said, indicating his intention to explain Israels actions at the Security Council.

Regarding concerns about the impact of radioactive materials due to attacks on nuclear-related facilities, This attack was carried out at a time when there were no people on site.

We did everything we could to minimize civilian casualties from radiation, they claimed.

The IAEA: No change in radiation levels at Natanz nuclear facility. Regarding the nuclear facility in Natanz, central Iran, which was attacked by the Israeli military, the IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency posted on X formerly Twitter in the early hours of the 14th Japan time, stating, There has been no change in radiation levels outside the Natanz facility.

On top of that, it states that radiation contamination inside the facility can be managed with appropriate protective measures.

Israeli airlines cancel flights At Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israels largest commercial city, airlines from various countries have canceled their flights. Israeli media reports that currently there are no passenger flights arriving or departing, and it is expected to take several days before operations resume.

In response to this attack, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instructed its embassies in various countries to close, and on the 13th, the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo also posted on its website that in light of the latest situation, Israeli embassies around the world will be closed.

On top of that, they are urging Israelis staying in each country not to display symbols related to Jews or Israel in public places, not to post personally identifiable information such as their location or itinerary on social media, and to refrain from attending large gatherings or events related to Israel or the Jewish community.

Missile Launched from Yemen, Israeli Military Announces On the 13th, the Israeli military announced that a missile was launched from Yemen toward Israel and fell near Hebron in the Palestinian territories.

Regarding this, the Palestine Red Crescent Society reports that five people were injured by missile debris that fell near Hebron and were taken to the hospital.

The Houthi rebel group in Yemen, backed by Iran, has repeatedly launched missile attacks toward Israel.