Israel Gaza War: Iran Fires Drones at Israel, India Expresses Serious Concern

The Ministry has issued a statement calling for immediate de-escalation, restraint, and a return to diplomacy in the region. It emphasized the need to maintain security and stability, and stated that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation while maintaining close contact with the Indian community through its embassies. The Israeli army reported that most of the missiles were intercepted before they entered Israel.

President Biden commented on the attacks, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and its allies. US forces have been intercepting drones launched by Iran towards Israel, and a defense official stated that they remain ready to provide additional defensive support and protect US forces in the region. President Biden also spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who declared that Israel is prepared to respond strongly to the attack, as it had been anticipating a direct attack from Iran for years.