ISRAEL-IRAN LIVE: Israel’s Channel 12 says missiles launched by Iran could lead to an earlier attack.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it fired dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, an attack that could trigger a major escalation between regional foes and which the United States has pledged to support.
The Israeli military said Iraqi security sources said the drones were seen flying over the country from Iran and took several hours to reach their target.
Israel’s Channel 12 said missiles launched by Iran may strike earlier, but some missiles and drones have been shot down over Syria or Jordan.
Here are live updates on tensions between Israel and Iran:
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels coordinated with Iran to launch multiple drones into Israel, security firm Ambre said late Saturday, adding that the projectiles could arrive in Israel at the same time.
“The Houthis have reportedly launched drones into Israel. The drones were launched in coordination with Iran,” the company said. “Israeli ports were assessed as potential targets,” the report added, warning that the shipping industry could There will be “collateral damage”.
French Foreign Minister Stephane Séjourne condemned Iran’s drone strikes on Israel on Saturday, saying they posed a “new level” of threats to security.
“France condemns in the strongest possible terms the Iranian attack on Israel,” he said on the X platform.
“In deciding to take this unprecedented action, Iran has reached a new level of instability and faces the risk of military escalation,” he added, reaffirming France’s commitment to Israel’s security.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently convening a war cabinet meeting in Kiria, Tel Aviv. pic.twitter.com/f9V6xhuKoe
– Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) April 13, 2024
An Israeli military official said on Sunday that Iran had launched more than 100 drones into Israel and more were expected.
“Tonight we have seen over 100 drones flying from Iran to Israel,” the official said, adding: “We expect these drones to be here in the next few hours, as the As time goes on, we may see more waves of drones.” “
“The Israel Defense Forces, together with our partners, are fully committed to defending the State of Israel and its people. This is a mission we are determined and ready to fulfill.”
IDF spokesman RAdm. Daniel Hagari on current attacks from Iran: pic.twitter.com/rjNqLPFs9X
– Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) April 13, 2024
The Israeli army said it sounded the alarm at a kibbutz near the Lebanese border early Sunday after Iran launched a drone attack on Israel.
“The alarm was sounded in Kibbutz Snir in northern Israel,” the military said in a statement.
Jordan temporarily closed its airspace to all incoming and outgoing aircraft shortly before Iran launched drones into Israel in response to an airstrike on the Israeli embassy in Syria, the Times of Israel reported on Saturday, citing state-owned media outlet Al Mamlaka.
Two Emirates flydubai flights turned back to the United Arab Emirates on their way to Israel, ostensibly due to concerns about Iranian threats or Jordan’s decision to close its airspace, The Times of Israel reported, citing local media. Exit channel 12.
Lebanon closed its airspace and suspended air traffic late Saturday after Iran launched a drone attack on Israel, the transport minister said.
“Lebanese airspace has been temporarily closed to all aircraft as a precautionary measure,” Ali Hamie posted on It will take effect at 0400 GMT.
British Prime Minister Sunak late on Saturday condemned Iran’s drone and missile attacks on Israel, calling them “reckless” and adding that Britain would “continue to safeguard Israel’s security.”
“Together with our allies, we are working urgently to stabilize the situation and prevent further escalation. No one wants to see more bloodshed,” Sunak said in a statement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet is meeting in Tel Aviv following Iran’s drone strikes on Israel, his office said on Sunday.
“Netanyahu is convening a war management cabinet meeting in Kiria, Tel Aviv at this time,” the prime minister’s office said.
Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari said on Sunday that Iranian drone attacks on Israel marked a “serious and dangerous escalation.”
Major General Hagari said: “We are closely monitoring the Iranian killer drones sent by Iran that are heading to Israel. This is a serious and dangerous escalation.”
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