Israel-Gaza War: Iran Launches Drones and Missiles at Israel, Live Updates

The Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday. This attack could potentially lead to a significant escalation between the two countries.

The U.S. has pledged its support for Israel in response to the attack. Israel’s military informed that the drones, reportedly seen flying over Iraq from Iran, would take hours to reach their targets.

Meanwhile, Israeli Channel 12 reported that missiles launched by Iran might strike sooner, but some were intercepted over Syria or Jordan. Yemen’s Huthi rebels also launched drones at Israel in coordination with Iran, as reported by security firm Ambrey.

The firm stated that the projectiles were likely timed to reach Israel simultaneously. France strongly condemned the attack launched by Iran against Israel and expressed concern over the potential military escalation resulting from Iran’s actions.

Israeli officials reported that more than 100 drones were launched towards Israel from Iran. They anticipated more waves of drones in the following hours.

Sirens sounded in a kibbutz near the Lebanon border in Israel after Iran’s drone attack on the country. Both Jordan and Iraq temporarily closed their airspace in response to the threat.

Lebanon also closed its airspace and suspended air traffic after Iran’s drone attack on Israel, as announced by the Lebanese transport minister. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemned Iran’s drone and missile attack on Israel, describing it as reckless and reaffirming Britain’s support for Israel’s security.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet convened in Tel Aviv following the drone attack by Iran. The Israeli army spokesperson labeled the attack as a severe and dangerous escalation.

The Iranian drone attack against Israel is closely monitored, and Israeli authorities are on high alert for further developments.