Israeli state television KANN: Iran has launched a drone attack on Israel

Iran, followingIsrael's bombingof the consulate building in Damascus, has launched a retaliatory attack with UAVs.

ANNOUNCED BY ISRAELI STATE TELEVISION

Israeli state television stated, "Iran has launched a drone attack on Israel."

STATEMENT FROM ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU

Prime Minister Netanyahu "Our defense systems are deployed, and we are prepared for any scenario" he stated.

STATEMENT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE

The White House announced that U.S. President Joe Bidenwill meet with his national security advisors regarding the developments.

Stating that Biden is being regularly briefed by his team, the White House, "The U.S. will stand with the people of Israel against this threat from Iran and will support their defense" it was stated.

ISRAELI AIRSPACE TO BE CLOSED

It has been reported that Israeli airspace, due to the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attack launched from Iran, will be temporarily closed.

In a statement made by the Israel Airports Authority , it was announced that the airspace would be closed to flights starting from 00:30 local time.

The statement did not provide information on when flights would resume.

WAR CABINET MEETING

A war cabinet meeting has begun at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, chaired by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

In addition to Netanyahu, the meeting is being attended by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Minister Benny Gantz, Israeli Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi, National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi, and other high-ranking officials.

STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN JORDAN

A state of emergency has been declared in Jordan. Jordan had previously announced that it would temporarily close its airspace to all flights.

According to the country's official news agency PETRA, a statement from the Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission announced that Jordanian airspace would be closed to all incoming, outgoing, and transit flights for "several hours" starting from 23:00 local time (23:00 TSI).

NAME OF THE OPERATION: TRUE PROMISE

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps provided information regarding the attack.

The operation has been named "True Promise." The operation is being carried out "against the Zionist enemy due to its numerous crimes, the latest of which was the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus."

The Revolutionary Guards confirmed that missiles were also fired at Israel as part of the attack.

HOUTHIS HAVE ALSO JOINED THE ATTACK

According to the British security firm Ambrey, Houthi forces in Yemen have also launched a drone attack against Israel.

The Saudi newspaper Al Arabiya announced that U.S. forces have intercepted various targets in Syrian and Iraqi airspace.

British Prime Minister Sunak stated, "We condemn in the strongest terms the Iranian regime's reckless attack against Israel."

ISRAEL HAS BEGUN INTERCEPTING IRANIAN DRONES

Israeli television Channel 12 announced that the Israeli Air Force has begun intercepting Iranian drones over Syria and Jordan.

The Iranian outlet Press TV claimed that cyberattacks have been carried out against Israeli air defense systems.

IRAN ISSUES AIRSPACE WARNING TO REGIONAL COUNTRIES

Iranian Defense Minister: Any state that opens its airspace or territory to Israel will face Iran's decisive response.

About half an hour ago, Jordan had announced that it was opening its airspace to Israeli aircraft.

JORDAN GRANTS PERMISSION TO ISRAELI AIRCRAFT

Jordan has opened its airspace to Israeli fighter jets.

In statements made this week as the attack was anticipated, Israel had announced that it would consider countries that allow the use of their airspace in the event of a possible Iranian attack as part of the war. Jordan closed its airspace as soon as the attack began, then announced it would intervene against Iranian drones entering its airspace, and has now announced that it has granted permission to Israeli aircraft.

CONFLICT SPREADS TO THE REGION

Israel is bombing the city of Baalbek in northern Lebanon.

Lebanon announced that it would close its airspace as of 01:00 at night.

Egypt also announced that it has closed its airspace.

The Syrian state has placed its air defense systems and military bases around Damascus on high alert.

HEZBOLLAH: WE FIRED MISSILES AT AN ISRAELI BARRACKS IN THE GOLAN

Hezbollah announced that they carried out an air and missile attack on the Keila barracks located in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights region of Syria.

IRAN: BALLISTIC MISSILES FIRED AT ISRAEL

Iranian state media announced that ballistic missiles have been fired at Israel.

It was alleged that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ordered the Syrian army to move toward the Israeli border in the south of the country.

STATEMENT FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION

EU High Representative Borrell: "The EU strongly condemns the unacceptable Iranian attack against Israel. This is an unprecedented escalation and a grave threat to regional security."

JORDANIAN GOVERNMENT DENIES STATE OF EMERGENCY

The Jordanian government denied reports that a state of emergency had been declared, stating, "There is no situation that should cause concern for our citizens."

FRANCE REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ISRAEL

French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne strongly condemned Iran's attack on Israel and reiterated France's "commitment to Israel's security."

"US INTERCEPTED 100 DRONES"

An Israeli defense official said that at least 100 of the hundreds of drones fired at Israel were intercepted by the US outside of Israeli airspace.

"WE CAN SAY THE MATTER IS CONCLUDED"

In a statement issued by Iran's UN Mission, it was stated, "Iran's military action, based on Article 51 of the UN Charter regarding the right to legitimate self-defense, was a response to the Zionist regime's aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus. We can say the matter is concluded.

However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran's response will be much harsher.

This is a conflict between Iran and the Israeli regime, and the US must stay away from it."

SHELTER WARNING FROM THE ISRAELI MILITARY

Following the drone (UAV) attack launched from Iran, the Israeli military has called on the public in certain parts of the country to remain near shelters.

In a statement from the Israeli military, it was noted that a situation assessment was conducted following the start of Iran's drone attack.

The statement reported that residents in certain regions, particularly in the occupied Golan Heights in northern Israel and the southern city of Eilat, were instructed to remain in areas close to shelters.

The public has been warned to stay in shelters for at least 10 minutes if sirens sound.

"EGYPTIAN AIR DEFENSE ON HIGH ALERT"

It has been reported that Egyptian air defenses have been placed on high alert following the drone attack launched by Iran against Israel.

According to a report by the Cairo Al-Ekhbariya channel citing a high-level security official, Egyptian air defenses have moved to a state of high alert.

Lebanon and Jordan had previously announced that they were closing their airspace following the drone attacks launched from Iran toward Israel.

SIRENS AND EXPLOSION SOUNDS IN JERUSALEM

The Israeli military had announced that audio warnings would be issued if the aerial vehicles arrived. Sirens began to sound in Jerusalem. Loud explosion sounds were heard as air defense systems struck the drones over the city.

ASSESSMENT FROM BIDEN

Gathering his national security team at the White House, Biden stated: "Our commitment to Israel's security against threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad."

WHAT HAD HAPPENED?

Israel had carried out an airstrike on April 1 on the consulate building located within the Iranian embassy compound in Damascus. A total of 7 people, including 2 generals from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, were killed in the attack.

Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had stated that Israel's attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus meant an attack on his country's territory, declaring, "The evil regime made a mistake, it must be punished and it will be punished."

US President Joe Biden had also stated that they would continue to provide "ironclad" support to Tel Aviv in the face of Iran's attack threats against Israel.

Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz had declared, "If Iran attacks us from its territory, we will respond and attack Iran."

Some countries had advised their citizens not to travel to Iran and Israel due to the escalating tension in the region.

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