Iran-US Tensions Escalate: Khamenei Targets 8 Israeli Sites, China Urges Restraint
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News18•15-01-2026, 19:36
Iran-US Tensions Escalate: Khamenei Targets 8 Israeli Sites, China Urges Restraint
- •Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is reportedly not backing down, with missiles aimed at 8 Israeli targets amidst rising internal death tolls.
- •Media reports indicate over 3,000 protester deaths in Iran, while Trump continues to issue threats of attack.
- •Iran warns of retaliation if Trump attacks from any country's airbase; Saudi Arabia denies US airspace for war.
- •China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged dialogue and restraint in a call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi, opposing the use of force.
- •Indian MEA Jaishankar also received a call from Iran's Foreign Minister, with speculations of war discussions.
Why It Matters: Iran-US tensions intensify with military threats, rising casualties, and international calls for de-escalation.
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