Iran has initiated a major aerial attack on Israel, utilizing dozens of drones and possibly missiles, according to U.S. and Israeli officials. The strike, which occurred on Saturday afternoon, marks a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
Reports suggest that Iraq has closed its airspace in response to the situation, with unconfirmed reports indicating the involvement of over 100 drones expected to strike targets imminently. This attack follows heightened tensions after Israel’s recent elimination of a senior Iranian officer in Damascus, prompting anticipation of retaliatory measures from Tehran.
“The evil regime will be punished.” Iran’s supreme leader said in an official statement.
Meanwhile, the Iranian Defense Minister also issued a statement: “Any country that opens its airspace or territory for Israel to attack Iran, will receive a strong response from us.”
Updates so far:
- Iran confirms ‘massive’ drone attack, possibly involving over 50 drones directed towards Israel.
- Reports suggest inclusion of missiles in the attack.
- Iranian sources hint at drone launches from Yemen.
- Airspace closures reported for Israel, Iran, Iraq, and Jordan.
- Iraqi security sources verify Iranian drone activity over Iraq.
- Israeli military and air defenses placed on high alert.
- Israeli war cabinet convenes; Biden schedules meeting with senior security officials.
- First direct Iranian attack on Israeli territory in recent times.
- Unconfirmed reports of cruise missiles launching
- Jordan declares state of emergency
- Israel closes its airspace
- Iran warns to target any country that allows Israel to use their airspace to target Iran
- Reports of US and UK jets intercepting Iranian drones
- Iran reportedly launched another wave of 70 drones