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Israel's air strike on Iran: flights canceled and state of emergency declared!
Israel conducts airstrikes on Iran; numerous flights to and from the region were affected. Current developments and reactions.
Israel's air strike on Iran: flights canceled and state of emergency declared!
In the early hours of June 13th there was a loud noise MyDistrict to a massive Israeli airstrike on Iran. This attack, which is making waves in the region, could have far-reaching consequences for international air traffic, especially as both countries have temporarily closed their airspace. In response to the military actions, Iran announced retaliation.
As a result of this escalation of conflict, several flights to and from the affected countries have been canceled. Austrian Airlines has already canceled some connections to the region and civil air traffic is severely affected. An AUA flight (OS872) was able to take off as planned and landed safely in Vienna, but uncertainty remains about future flight connections, such as the AUA connection to Tel Aviv from June 22nd.
Reactions to the conflict
The reaction to this airstrike is international. Loud daily news Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has already announced a further response to the Iranian missile attack. The US and European countries, including a strong signal from US President Joe Biden, have pledged their support to Israel. Biden described the attack as a failure and at the same time called for possible consequences for Iran. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is planning an emergency meeting on the situation in the Middle East.
Worryingly, Iran has now threatened to retaliate with increased violence. Several Hezbollah commanders were also eliminated following the Israeli airstrike, further straining strained relations in the region. Netanyahu warned that Iran had made a big mistake and would be held accountable.
The situation in the Gaza Strip and beyond
Let's take the entire situation into consideration: rocket fire from the Gaza Strip and Israeli bombardments continue unabated. According to a report by the taz International efforts to de-escalate have not yet achieved any success. Talks between foreign ministers, including senior officials from Qatar, Egypt and the US, have produced only calls for restraint. Within a week, more than 200 people were killed, the majority of them Palestinians.
The situation in the Gaza Strip remains precarious. While proposals for political solutions are being discussed in the EU and the US, the call for a ceasefire has received little emphasis. The Biden administration has also received criticism from within its own ranks, particularly because of the high number of civilian casualties and the bombing of targets that endanger uninvolved civilians.
The escalation of the Middle East conflict clearly shows how fragile peace is in this region. Citizens in Vienna and elsewhere are watching anxiously to see how the situation will develop, wondering whether a way out of this spiral of violence can be found.