TOPSHOT - A man walks past a banner depicting missiles launching from a representation of the map of Iran coloured with the Iranian flag in central Tehran on April 15, 2024. Iran on April 14 urged Israel not to retaliate militarily to an unprecedented attack overnight, which Tehran presented as a justified response to a deadly strike on its consulate building in Damascus. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)
Officials stressed ‘Operation Honest Promise’ was Iran defending itself against Israel (Picture: AFP)

Prophet Michel de Nostredame predicted a war in 2024, with Iran’s attack on Israel prompting global fears of a worldwide conflict.

The French seer has seen a number of his prophecies from his book, Les Prophéties, come true during the 450 years since its release.

The prophet is alleged to have predicted the rise of Adolf Hitler, as well as the shooting of President John F Kennedy and the coronavirus pandemic.

For the year 2024, the seer wrote that ‘Red adversary will become pale with fear, putting the great Ocean in dread.’

The prediction was initially believed to be related to tensions between China and Taiwan, or recent attacks by Houthis on ships in the Red Sea.

Iranian demonstrators react after the IRGC attack on Israel, during an anti-Israeli gathering in front of the British Embassy in Tehran, Iran, April 14, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY
Social media was rife with WW3 fears over the weekend (Picture: REUTERS)

However, following conflicts on Saturday between Iran and Israel, social media users have been debating the possibility of World War III looming, and some believing the conflict to also be part of Nostradamus’ prophecy.

More than 300 missiles and drones were deployed towards Israel over the weekend during Iran’s first direct attack on Israel’s territory.

The attack was in response to an attack over an April 1 airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, that killed 12.

Iran said ‘Operation Honest Promise’ was a complete ‘success’ and has opened an explosive chapter in the two nations’ long-standing shadow war.

epa11277429 A view shows drones or missiles vying for targets at undisclosed locations in northern Israel, early 14 April 2024. According to the Israeli army IDF on early 14 April Iran launched missiles from its territory toward the territory of the State of Israel. The IDF called called for people to be alert and act according to the Home Front Command???s guidelines. EPA/ATEF SAFADI
Iran launched over 300 missiles towards Israel (Picture: EPA)

Iran’s mission said their attack on Israel was in compliance with the UN Charter of legitimate self-defence.

In a statement posted on X, the body warned the US ‘must stay away’.

‘Conducted on the strength of Article 51 of the UN Charter pertaining to legitimate defense, Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus.

‘The matter can be deemed concluded. However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran’s response will be considerably more severe.

‘It is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime,’ they added.

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