Editorial

14:30 JST, April 16, 2024

If Iran and Israel, two countries locked in mutual enmity, continue fighting any longer, they may pass the point of no return. All parties concerned are urged to exercise restraint to prevent the crisis from escalating.

Iran attacked Israel with more than 300 drones and missiles. This is the first time for Iran to launch a direct attack against Israel.

Israel intercepted many of the weapons with air defense systems and by other means, so the damage was limited to such sites as an air force base in the south. No deaths were reported. The United States also joined in the interception.

Iran’s attack can be called a dangerous provocation that could escalate conflict in........

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