Monday’s newspapers are dominated by the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, with many featuring images of Israeli air defences intercepting missiles and drones in the sky. The Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel is widely seen as unprecedented and has raised concerns among many western and Arab leaders. These leaders are now engaged in diplomatic efforts to prevent a further escalation of the conflict and a wider war in the Middle East.
The Financial Times warns that the attack risks a significant widening of the conflict and represents a heavy blow to efforts aimed at dampening the regional crisis. The i newspaper reports that the UK and US are among the countries engaged in frantic diplomacy in an effort to prevent the situation from deteriorating further. The leaders of the G7 nations have been urged to remain calm, while the UK’s Foreign Secretary has warned Iran to stop engaging in reckless attacks.
The Daily Mirror highlights the warning issued by G7 leaders to Iran and reports that President Biden has called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to show restraint and think carefully about any potential response to the attack. The Guardian examines a US warning to Israel that the US military will not take part in any eventual retaliation against Iran. The Times reports that Israel has authorised both offensive and defensive responses to the weekend’s barrage, while Iran has warned that any Israeli reprisals will be met with a heavier and regretful response.
Finally, The Sun focuses on the use of British fighter jets in downing some of the Iranian projectiles. The paper reports that at least four RAF Typhoons flew in one of the biggest air-to-air battles the UK has seen since the Falklands War in 1982. Meanwhile, The Daily Star reports on a mega millionaire’s plan to rebuild the Titanic and add more lifeboats in a bid to prevent a similar tragedy
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