— Flights from airports in the western part of the country have been suspended until further notice, Iranian state television reported on Sunday after a warning issued by Iran's top security services, quoted by AFP.
Maps show that the airspace over Iran is almost completely clear of traffic, the Times of Israel reported. According to journalists, this may mean preparations for an attack on Israel.
Iran announces retaliation. Earlier, Israel shelled Lebanon
On Sunday morning, Iran-backed Hezbollah fired drones at Israel. Israel responded by attacking the terrorist organization's command center in southern Beirut.
Iranian commanders announced retaliation. An adviser to Iran's supreme leader, Mohammad Mokhber, wrote on the X platform that Tehran would teach the attackers “a lesson they will regret,” and the commander of Al-Quds, a unit of the Iranian army, said that Hezbollah was close to achieving a major victory over Israel.
“The world community will recognize Lebanon's independence through the enormous sacrifices of Hezbollah, not through the dependence of some leaders,” Ismail Qaani wrote in a message published by Iranian media. “The victory of the great resistance of the heroic Hezbollah over the wicked Zionists is imminent, God willing,” he added.
Donald Trump reprimanded Binyamin Netanyahu
“Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it responded to was of less importance or particular significance. No one was injured or killed,” wrote Donald Trump on his Truth social media platform. The US president also stated in an interview with Axios that he had given Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu a sharp reprimand.
