Iran has launched dozens of attack drones from its territory that are already heading toward Israeli territory, Israel Defense Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari confirmed on Saturday evening.
Launched a dozen missiles and drones
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have claimed to have launched an attack with dozens of missiles and drones against Israel in response to the bombing of the Iranian consulate in Syria.
“The Israel Defense Forces are on alert at all times and are taking the situation into account. The air defense system is on alert, and Air Force aircraft and naval ships are tasked with protecting the country’s airspace. The IDF pursues all objectives,” he added Israel Defense Forces spokesman.
The military official also urged the population to “obey the instructions of the Home Front Command in this regard and the official announcements of the IDF spokesman.”
Warning sirens only sound when drones enter Israeli airspace
Hagari believes there will be problems with the GPS signal due to the military’s use of intercepting these drones has reminded that the warning sirens only sound when the drones enter Israeli airspace in the affected regions.
Meanwhile, Jordan has closed its airspace and two Fly Dubai airline flights from the United Arab Emirates to Israel have turned around and will not land in the country, according to Channel 12 of Israeli television.
Israel was preparing for an Iranian attack
Israel announced today that it had increased its defense and offensive capabilities amid the possibility of a “planned attack” by Iran.
After the April 1 bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus, which left seven Revolutionary Guard members and six Syrian citizens dead, Israel expected a retaliatory attack – orchestrated by Iran but which could also come from allied countries such as Syria.
“We are prepared for every scenario, both defensively and offensively. The state of Israel is strong. The Israel Defense Forces are strong. The public is strong,” said Netanyahu, who thanked the United States for support as well as France and Great Britain.
The White House confirms the Iranian attack on Israel
The White House has confirmed the start of an “air” attack by Iran on Israel, assuring that the operation “will certainly last several hours,” while President Joe Biden, who interrupted his weekend breakwill be informed.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the United States had deployed warships to protect Israel and to U.S. forces in the region, hoping to prevent a direct Iranian attack on Israel.
US President Joe Biden said yesterday that an Iranian attack on Israel could come “sooner rather than later”, and when reporters asked him if he had a message for Iran, Biden said: “Don’t do it.”
“We are committed to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel and contribute to the defense of Israel, and Iran will not succeed,” Biden said.