Iran fires drones and missiles at Israel in retaliation after attack on Syrian consulate
Air raid sirens and loud sounds rang out across Israel on Saturday night as Iran fired dozens of drones and missiles at Israel. retaliatory attackannounced the Israeli authorities.
Israel Defense Forces Spokesman Daniel Hagari says Iran has fired more than 200 missiles and drones toward Israel. report, states that the majority were intercepted. But Hagari suggested it was unclear how many missiles had fallen on Israeli territory. He said at least one child was injured in the attack.
I.D.F. said Other social media posts said some people were injured by missiles launched by Iran at military bases in southern Israel, but further details were not immediately available.
Israel closed its airspace in the middle of the night and fully activated its air defense systems ahead of the raid. It took several hours for the drone to reach Israeli airspace. According to the IDF, alarms began to sound throughout Israel at nearly 2 a.m. local time. Alarms were sounded in southern Israel, along the Dead Sea, Jerusalem and the Shomron region.
“IDF air defense arrays are on high alert along with IAF fighter jets and Israeli naval vessels on defense missions in Israeli airspace,” the IDF said in a statement early Saturday. “The IDF is monitoring all targets.”
Tomer Neuberg/AP
Two U.S. officials told CBS News that U.S. forces in the region also shot down some Iranian-launched drones. And in a statement released late Saturday night, President Biden condemned the Iranian attack “in the strongest possible terms” and said that the United States “has shot down nearly every drone and missile that Israel flies at.” “I supported him to do so,” he admitted.
The president revealed last week that the U.S. military had “moved aircraft and a ballistic missile defense destroyer into the area” in anticipation of an attack.
Iran's attack is retaliation In preparation for the attack on Israel on April 1st Seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps were murdered at the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria.
Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images
Biden had returned to the White House on Saturday in preparation for what appeared to be an imminent attack. After a lengthy meeting with the National Security Council, Biden spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday evening.
In a statement, Mr. Biden said that during his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, he reaffirmed “America's unwavering commitment to Israel's security,'' and told Prime Minister Netanyahu, “Israel will defend against and defeat an unprecedented attack.'' “He demonstrated his ability,” he said.
The president said he would convene a meeting with G7 leaders on Sunday “to coordinate a unified diplomatic response to Iran's brazen attack.”
Israel's ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, wrote on social media that Iran “must take responsibility” for Saturday's actions.
Adam Schultz/White House, via AP
The United States is on standby for further action from within the region through Iran and its proxies, a U.S. official told CBS News. Three U.S. officials told CBS News that the missiles are positioned to shoot down drones coming from Iran via assets in Iraq and Syria. The United States also has fighter jets, which are currently on standby.
U.S. assets include the addition of the naval destroyer USS Kearney, which will remain in the central Mediterranean to provide additional protection if needed, instead of heading west, and the destroyer USS Arleigh Burke, which will remain in the eastern Mediterranean for some time. This was revealed by CBS News. .
U.S. officials want the Israeli government to assess the implications of Iran's retaliation before responding, U.S. officials told CBS News. The United States is prioritizing a coordinated response. Israel is expected to make adjustments based on whether it is successful in intercepting incoming missiles or drones from Iran and whether there will be any casualties.
“In recent years, and even more so in recent weeks, Israel has been preparing for the possibility of a direct attack from Iran. Our country's defense… The system is in good shape.” Being deployed allows us to be prepared for any scenario, both defensive and offensive. The State of Israel is strong, the Israel Defense Forces is strong, and the people are strong. ”
Israeli Government Press Office/Handout/Anadolu, via Getty Images
The Revolutionary Guards acknowledged the attack in a statement, saying Iran had “launched a punitive offensive against occupied territory.”
“Both missiles and drones were used in this operation,” the Revolutionary Guards said.Iran's UN Mission Said The attack was a response to attacks in Syria, he said, adding: “The issue is considered settled. But if the Israeli regime makes another mistake, Iran's response will be quite severe.”
Mission added. “This is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, and the United States must stay out of it!”
A U.S. official in the region told CBS News that anything that passes through Jordanian territory is problematic and will be intercepted.
British officials also confirmed that Britain had scrambled a jet from Cyprus. The British Ministry of Defense later announced in a statement that it had moved additional fighter jets and aerial refueling tankers to the area.
“These British fighter jets will intercept any airborne attacks within their existing missions if necessary,” the MoD said.
In anticipation of the attack, Israel's Home Front Command early Saturday Published guidelines Gatherings will be limited to a maximum of 1,000 people. All schools were closed until at least Monday. People were advised to stay close to safe rooms or shelters. The working week in Israel is Sunday through Thursday.
On Friday, Biden said his message to Iran was “stop,” urging the country not to move forward. Earlier this week, the United States sent a senior general to Israel to coordinate any response to the Iranian attack with close U.S. allies.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a statement condemning the Iranian drone attack “in the strongest terms”.
Josep Borrell, Director of Foreign Affairs of the European Union; Said In a social media post, the EU “strongly condemns the unacceptable Iranian attack on Israel, calling it an unprecedented escalation and a serious threat to regional security.”
However, tensions in the region continued to rise. early Saturday morning, special forces university commandoIranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guards has seized an Israeli container ship near the Strait of Hormuz.
The US government called on Iran to immediately release the ship and its international crew. National Security Council spokesman Adrian Watson said: “Seizing a civilian vessel without provocation is a clear violation of international law.” “This must be unequivocally condemned and we will work with our partners to hold Iran accountable for its actions.”
All US embassies in the Middle East were placed on high alert and emergency action committee meetings were required.diplomat of Lebanon And Israel was specifically instructed not to travel to certain areas of those countries.
Earlier in the day, Lebanon fired a missile toward northern Israel. State media reported that Jordan had closed its airspace “in view of the increased risk in the region.” declared emergency.
two US officials told CBS News on Friday. A major Iranian attack on Israel is expected to be imminent, and could include more than 100 drones and dozens of missiles aimed at military targets in the country. Officials told CBS News that retaliation could include attacks by both Iranian forces and proxies around the region, where Iran has been funneling additional weapons for weeks.
The US State Department on Thursday warned Americans living in Israel not to travel outside of major cities, which are better protected from rocket attacks by the country's Iron Dome missile defense system.
— Margaret Brennan, Eleanor Watson, Debora Patta and Tucker Reals contributed to this report.
Summarize this content to 100 words Air raid sirens and loud sounds rang out across Israel on Saturday night as Iran fired dozens of drones and missiles at Israel. retaliatory attackannounced the Israeli authorities.Israel Defense Forces Spokesman Daniel Hagari says Iran has fired more than 200 missiles and drones toward Israel. report, states that the majority were intercepted. But Hagari suggested it was unclear how many missiles had fallen on Israeli territory. He said at least one child was injured in the attack. I.D.F. said Other social media posts said some people were injured by missiles launched by Iran at military bases in southern Israel, but further details were not immediately available.
Israel closed its airspace in the middle of the night and fully activated its air defense systems ahead of the raid. It took several hours for the drone to reach Israeli airspace. According to the IDF, alarms began to sound throughout Israel at nearly 2 a.m. local time. Alarms were sounded in southern Israel, along the Dead Sea, Jerusalem and the Shomron region.”IDF air defense arrays are on high alert along with IAF fighter jets and Israeli naval vessels on defense missions in Israeli airspace,” the IDF said in a statement early Saturday. “The IDF is monitoring all targets.”
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Israel's Iron Dome air defense system was launched in central Israel to intercept a missile fired from Iran. Iran launched its first direct military attack against Israel on Saturday. The Israeli military announced that Iran launched more than 100 bomb-laden drones toward Israel. Hours later, Iran announced it had also launched a more destructive ballistic missile.
Tomer Neuberg/AP
Two U.S. officials told CBS News that U.S. forces in the region also shot down some Iranian-launched drones. And in a statement released late Saturday night, President Biden condemned the Iranian attack “in the strongest possible terms” and said that the United States “has shot down nearly every drone and missile that Israel flies at.” “I supported him to do so,” he admitted.
The president revealed last week that the U.S. military had “moved aircraft and a ballistic missile defense destroyer into the area” in anticipation of an attack. Iran's attack is retaliation In preparation for the attack on Israel on April 1st Seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps were murdered at the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria.
Iranian demonstrators gather in Palestine Square in Tehran and wave Palestinian flags after Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Israel on April 14, 2024.
Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images
Biden had returned to the White House on Saturday in preparation for what appeared to be an imminent attack. After a lengthy meeting with the National Security Council, Biden spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday evening. In a statement, Mr. Biden said that during his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, he reaffirmed “America's unwavering commitment to Israel's security,'' and told Prime Minister Netanyahu, “Israel will defend against and defeat an unprecedented attack.'' “He demonstrated his ability,” he said.
The president said he would convene a meeting with G7 leaders on Sunday “to coordinate a unified diplomatic response to Iran's brazen attack.”Israel's ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, wrote on social media that Iran “must take responsibility” for Saturday's actions.
In this image provided by the White House, President Biden and members of his national security team meet in the White House Situation Room in Washington in April to receive an update on the ongoing airborne attack on Israel from Iran. . 13th, 2024. From left to right, William Burns, director of the Central Intelligence Agency, faces Biden. Avril Haines, Director of National Intelligence; Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Some documents on the desk have been blurred by the source for national security reasons.
Adam Schultz/White House, via AP
The United States is on standby for further action from within the region through Iran and its proxies, a U.S. official told CBS News. Three U.S. officials told CBS News that the missiles are positioned to shoot down drones coming from Iran via assets in Iraq and Syria. The United States also has fighter jets, which are currently on standby.U.S. assets include the addition of the naval destroyer USS Kearney, which will remain in the central Mediterranean to provide additional protection if needed, instead of heading west, and the destroyer USS Arleigh Burke, which will remain in the eastern Mediterranean for some time. This was revealed by CBS News. . U.S. officials want the Israeli government to assess the implications of Iran's retaliation before responding, U.S. officials told CBS News. The United States is prioritizing a coordinated response. Israel is expected to make adjustments based on whether it is successful in intercepting incoming missiles or drones from Iran and whether there will be any casualties. “In recent years, and even more so in recent weeks, Israel has been preparing for the possibility of a direct attack from Iran. Our country's defense… The system is in good shape.” Being deployed allows us to be prepared for any scenario, both defensive and offensive. The State of Israel is strong, the Israel Defense Forces is strong, and the people are strong. ”
Israel's war cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (3rd left), holds a meeting to discuss drone strikes launched by Iran in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 14, 2024.
Israeli Government Press Office/Handout/Anadolu, via Getty Images
The Revolutionary Guards acknowledged the attack in a statement, saying Iran had “launched a punitive offensive against occupied territory.”
“Both missiles and drones were used in this operation,” the Revolutionary Guards said.Iran's UN Mission Said The attack was a response to attacks in Syria, he said, adding: “The issue is considered settled. But if the Israeli regime makes another mistake, Iran's response will be quite severe.”Mission added. “This is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, and the United States must stay out of it!” A U.S. official in the region told CBS News that anything that passes through Jordanian territory is problematic and will be intercepted.British officials also confirmed that Britain had scrambled a jet from Cyprus. The British Ministry of Defense later announced in a statement that it had moved additional fighter jets and aerial refueling tankers to the area.”These British fighter jets will intercept any airborne attacks within their existing missions if necessary,” the MoD said. In anticipation of the attack, Israel's Home Front Command early Saturday Published guidelines Gatherings will be limited to a maximum of 1,000 people. All schools were closed until at least Monday. People were advised to stay close to safe rooms or shelters. The working week in Israel is Sunday through Thursday. On Friday, Biden said his message to Iran was “stop,” urging the country not to move forward. Earlier this week, the United States sent a senior general to Israel to coordinate any response to the Iranian attack with close U.S. allies.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a statement condemning the Iranian drone attack “in the strongest terms”. Josep Borrell, Director of Foreign Affairs of the European Union; Said In a social media post, the EU “strongly condemns the unacceptable Iranian attack on Israel, calling it an unprecedented escalation and a serious threat to regional security.”However, tensions in the region continued to rise. early Saturday morning, special forces university commandoIranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guards has seized an Israeli container ship near the Strait of Hormuz.The US government called on Iran to immediately release the ship and its international crew. National Security Council spokesman Adrian Watson said: “Seizing a civilian vessel without provocation is a clear violation of international law.” “This must be unequivocally condemned and we will work with our partners to hold Iran accountable for its actions.”All US embassies in the Middle East were placed on high alert and emergency action committee meetings were required.diplomat of Lebanon And Israel was specifically instructed not to travel to certain areas of those countries.Earlier in the day, Lebanon fired a missile toward northern Israel. State media reported that Jordan had closed its airspace “in view of the increased risk in the region.” declared emergency.two US officials told CBS News on Friday. A major Iranian attack on Israel is expected to be imminent, and could include more than 100 drones and dozens of missiles aimed at military targets in the country. Officials told CBS News that retaliation could include attacks by both Iranian forces and proxies around the region, where Iran has been funneling additional weapons for weeks.
The US State Department on Thursday warned Americans living in Israel not to travel outside of major cities, which are better protected from rocket attacks by the country's Iron Dome missile defense system. — Margaret Brennan, Eleanor Watson, Debora Patta and Tucker Reals contributed to this report.
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