Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel does not intend to harm civilians in Tehran despite military strikes on Iranian targets. He emphasized that the residents of Tehran will have to pay the price for the regime and dictatorship but highlighted the difference between the Iranian regime and civilians. The Iranian capital has been under heavy bombardment following Israeli strikes targeting high-ranking Iranian military commanders. Iranian authorities have reported civilian casualties, while Israel claims the attacks are aimed at the regime’s security infrastructure.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize the humanitarian impact of the conflict, highlighting civilian casualties in Tehran and criticizing military aggression. They often frame Israel’s statements as attempts to justify attacks that harm innocent people and call for diplomatic solutions.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the conflict, presenting statements from both Israeli and Iranian officials. They focus on the military actions and their consequences, including casualties on both sides, without strong editorializing or bias.
Right: Right-leaning media emphasize Israel’s right to defend itself and target Iranian military infrastructure. They highlight statements from Israeli officials about holding the Iranian regime accountable and often downplay or justify civilian casualties as collateral damage in a necessary military campaign.
