Italy: Israel Informed the US of Its Attack on the Islamic Republic 'at the Last Moment'

Antonio Tajani, Italy's Foreign Minister, stated on Friday, April 19, that Israel informed the United States 'at the last moment' about a drone attack on the Islamic Republic. He, who chaired the meeting of the foreign ministers of the G7 industrialized nations, said that the US informed the G7 members of this matter during a meeting on Friday morning. Reports indicate that air defense systems around an airbase and a nuclear facility near Isfahan fired upon drones in the sky after detecting them. This action is said to be in response to the drone and missile attack by the Islamic Republic on Israel the previous Saturday. As of the time of writing, the Israeli government had not commented on the early morning attack on Isfahan. However, Israeli and international media have attributed it to Israel. According to Antonio Tajani, the US informed the G7 that it had learned about the Israeli drone attack on the Islamic Republic at the last moment. According to the Associated Press, Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, while refraining from commenting on the attack, emphasized that the United States was not involved in any attack, stating: 'The US has not participated in any offensive operations.' In the final statement of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting, they called on the parties to 'prevent further escalation of tensions.' The G7 emphasized its commitment to supporting Israel's security and strongly condemned the 'unprecedented attack by the Islamic Republic' against Israel, which the country repelled with the help of its partners. The members of this group also condemned the seizure of a Portuguese-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz by the Islamic Republic. The statement read: 'We are prepared to impose sanctions or other measures now, in response to further destabilizing behavior.' This group also warned the Islamic Republic regarding the delivery of ballistic missiles and related technology to Russia. Regarding the Gaza war, this group urged Hamas to release hostages and reminded Israel to respect international and humanitarian laws. The G7 countries further emphasized their opposition to full-scale military operations in Rafah, which would have 'disastrous consequences for civilians,' and called for an increase in humanitarian aid flow to Gaza. Source: Associated Press Reuters: The Islamic Republic does not intend to retaliate for the attack attributed to Israel The International Atomic Energy Agency: No damage has been inflicted on nuclear sites in Iran The Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic affected oil prices and cryptocurrencies Sounds of several explosions in Isfahan, Iraq, and Syria; ABC: A senior US official confirmed the Israeli attack on Iran An unequal confrontation; Reuters analytical report on the air capabilities of the Islamic Republic and Israel amid concerns of prolonged conflict in the region.