Israel witnessed an unprecedented
air attack from Iran on Saturday, being a retaliation against the Israeli
attack on its consul in Syria.
Israelis breathed easier in the early hours of Sunday after
an unprecedented air attack from Iranian drones and missiles largely fizzled in
the face of the Jewish state’s powerful air defenses with assistance from the
U.S. military and other allies.
However, Onanuga says the conflict could degenerate, urging
the UK, and the US to mediate.
According to him, there is a need for caution all round,
adding that, with Gaza yet unresolved, the world does not want another war in
the Middle East.
He said: “United States of America and the UK owe the world
the responsibility for peace in the Middle East by ensuring that Israeli
response to Iranian drones and missiles is not disproportionate. Israel first
drew blood by attacking the Iranian embassy in Damascus, killing some Iranian
military officials. Iran promised some retaliation against Israel which it did
Saturday by raining drones and missiles in Israeli direction. Many of them were
intercepted. Times of Israel has reported one injury.
“Iran said it has concluded its retaliation to Israel’s
first attack. But Israel is planning a massive response. With Jordan, Syria and
other countries closing their airspace, Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza
Ashtiani threatened a firm response to any country that “opens its airspace or
territory for attacks on Iran by Israel”. This conflict can degenerate.
“The UK, USA should mediate. There is need for caution all
round. With Gaza yet unresolved, the world does not want another war in the
Middle East.”
