Israel Iran War: Syria and Lebanon became spectators in the Israel-Iran conflict, Tehran started evacuating

News Topical, Digital Desk : Neighboring countries Syria and Lebanon are spectators in the Israel-Iran conflict. The people of Syria say that they have nothing to do with this and we are just spectators.

Although missiles and drones have fallen in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq, damaging homes, starting fires and reportedly killing a woman in Syria, people in these countries have no intention of becoming directly involved in the conflict yet.

Lebanon is recovering from last year's war

Lebanon is still recovering from last year's war between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group. A video circulating on internet media showed Lebanese people dancing and drinking alcohol on rooftops, while the glow of missiles is clearly visible in the sky.

Firas Maqsood, managing director for the Middle East and North Africa at Eurasia Group, a New York-based risk consultancy, was visiting Lebanon when the conflict began.

When Israel was firing missiles at Iran, DJs were playing in Lebanon

He shared a video and said that while Israel was firing missiles on Iran, DJs were playing music in Lebanon. He said that certainly most people in Lebanon and Syria are very satisfied with being out of the scope of this conflict. It is a kind of happiness for Lebanon to see the conflict between Israel and Iran.

People started fleeing their homes in Tehran

After US President Donald Trump's warning, people in Iran's capital Tehran have started fleeing the city to safer places. The main area of ​​Tehran started getting empty from Tuesday morning and many shops remained closed. The city's ancient 'Grand Bazaar' also remained closed.

Traffic jams were seen on the roads going west from Tehran. Many people were seen going towards the Caspian Sea region. Queues were seen at petrol pumps and gas in Tehran. Food items are in short supply. Leave of doctors and nurses has been cancelled.

Will continue to use our capabilities against Iran: Israel

Israel's ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, said on Tuesday that Israel will continue to do everything in its power to undermine Iran's nuclear programme. He also said that it would be better if a diplomatic solution could be found to stop the hostilities.

The Israeli ambassador said his country took military action to weaken Iran's nuclear program and missile capabilities. He claimed that Iran is a threat to Israel.

Full coordination between Israel and Washington

The Israeli ambassador said, we will continue to make efforts to the best of our ability to weaken Iran's nuclear program. There is complete coordination between Israel and Washington. He expressed confidence that America will support Israel's action. He thanked America for military and political assistance.

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