Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:52pm on 27 Oct 2024,Sunday International
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei advised a measured response to recent Israeli airstrikes, saying the attack should not be "exaggerated or downplayed." Israeli strikes targeted Iranian military sites, claiming to have crippled missile and defense capabilities. President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed Iran’s intention to respond while underscoring Tehran’s lack of desire for war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the strikes successfully hit their objectives. Tensions continue in the region, with Israeli airstrikes causing fatalities in Lebanon and Gaza. Meanwhile, Egypt’s President al-Sisi proposed a two-day ceasefire involving a potential hostage exchange, seeking to break the escalation cycle.