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Iran’s Warning on Third-Party Involvement
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ismail Baghaei, has warned that direct involvement of a third party, particularly the United States, in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel could escalate into a full-scale war. In an interview with Al Jazeera on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Baghaei stated that such a conflict would not be confined to the Middle East but could spread globally. He emphasized that Iran is currently focused on targeting Israeli territory and believes neighboring countries would not allow the U.S. to use their soil to launch attacks on Iran.
Israel’s Economic Burden
Israel is facing severe economic pressure due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, spending approximately $285 million per night on missile defense systems alone. According to Israeli outlet The Marker, the first 48 hours of the conflict cost Israel around $1.5 billion, with half of the expenditure dedicated to defense. Each interceptor missile costs several hundred thousand dollars, significantly driving up expenses.
Israel’s defense systems, including Iron Dome and David’s Sling, have been countering Iran’s relentless missile attacks for six consecutive days, but stocks of Arrow missiles are reportedly running low. Brigadier General Re’em Aminach, a former advisor to Israel’s defense forces, revealed that direct military costs average $725 million per day. Economists warn that the prolonged conflict could lead to significant budget deficits and inflation, threatening Israel’s economic stability.
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