Iran has launched drone strikes targeting Israel in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on its embassy in Syria's capital, Damascus. The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has confirmed that the Iranian drone was shot down on Saturday (April 13) night. BBC news.
Israel's Channel 12 TV says that Iran has launched dozens of drones targeting Israel. The launched drones will hit Israeli territory today at 2 am local time. The media also said that the country's defense forces are on alert, keeping an eye on all kinds of attacks.
After Iran's drone launch, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that they have taken all kinds of measures for defense. He said, 'Attack or defence, we are ready for everything. The state of Israel is strong. The IDF is strong. The people here are strong. Applaud the position of the United States on the side of Israel and the support of other countries including Britain, France.
On April 1, Israel launched a deadly missile attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, the capital of Syria. 7 high-ranking officers including two commanders of the Revolutionary Guards were killed. After that, Iran started preparing to attack Israel directly to respond to the attack.
Earlier, US President Joe Biden warned about the news of Iran's attack and said, “I don't want to get any confirmed information about the attack.” However, I think this attack will be carried out soon.
“We are committed to defending Israel,” Biden said. We will always support this state. We must cooperate to protect Israel and Iran will not succeed.'
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