Explosions heard in Jerusalem
The Israeli army launched interceptor missiles at the ballistic missiles from Iran
Multiple interceptions reported over eastern Israel
8 month agoRed alert sirens across Israel’s Negev areas
Rocket sirens sounding in Beersheba
A number of missiles were intercepted over the Red Sea
Israeli army Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari in a new video statement says Iran has fired missiles at Israel, while "numerous" fighter jets are in the sky readying to counter Tehran's attacks.
Israel's representative to the United Nations: We will request an emergency meeting of the Security Council to condemn the Iranian attack
British RAF has been involved in the defence of Israel tonight
A defense official tells Army Radio that more than 100 Iranian drones have already been intercepted outside of Israeli airspace, out of hundreds fired at Israel
Israeli government spokesman says Israeli response to Iranian attack will be "clear and decisive"
A U.S. official confirms that U.S. forces have shot down some of the Iranian drones headed towards Israel
Representation of Iran in the United Nations: Our military action against Israel was based on Article 15 of the United Nations Charter regarding the legitimacy of self-defense. If Israel makes another mistake, our response will be more severe. It is a conflict between Iran and Israel, from which the U.S. MUST STAY AWAY!
IDF: According to the assessment of the situation, the residents of the northern Golan Heights, the Nabatim area, Dimona and Eilat are asked to stay until further notice near a protected area that can be reached during self-defense
Borrel: The EU strongly condemns the unacceptable Iranian attack against Israel. This is an unprecedented escalation and a grave threat to regional security
Currently, there is no information indicating that ballistic missiles were launched from Iran at Israel, officials say
Residents of several communities in the Golan Heights have been ordered to remain close to bomb shelters until further notice, local authorities say
8 month agoFlightradar24: Situation at 22:00 UTC. Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Israel airspace closed
Israeli planes fly intensely over the western countryside of Daraa and Quneitra
Iranian news agency IRNA quotes an informed source claiming Iran launched its first wave of ballistic missiles
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry expresses its deep concern regarding the Iranian-Israeli escalation
French Foreign Minister: We condemn in the strongest terms the Iranian attack on Israel
Dozens of rockets were launched from southern Lebanon towards the Galilee and the Golan Heights
Reports of missiles observed in the sky over Wasit province, Iraq
Flights of Russian airlines to Jordan, Iraq and Israel are suspended until restrictions are lifted, - Russian Federal Air Transport Agency
Syrian TV: Intense flight of warplanes likely belonging to the International Coalition on the Syrian-Iraqi border
8 month agoABC News: "US officials think there will be 400 to 500 drones, missiles launched"
Iran's Defense Minister says "any country that opens its airspace or soil to Israel to attack Iran will receive our decisive response", according to Iran's state-affiliated IRNA News Agency
8 month agoStatement from UK prime minister Sunak: "I condemn in the strongest terms the Iranian government's reckless attack against Israel"
8 month ago.@kann_news: Israeli source says several friendly Arab countries sent messages to Israel that they are ready to shoot down Iranian drones/missiles that are fired at Israel
Al Arabiya sources: Egypt is intensifying its contacts with all parties to stop the escalation
Report by @gilicohen10: Israel is preparing for several days of clashes with Iran
The Israeli army: The Iranian attack on Israel is a "dangerous escalation"
"In addition to drones, we expect missiles to be launched from Iran, southern Lebanon, and perhaps Yemen," the US official said. - ABC
IRGC has named the operation "True Promise"
Israeli war cabinet convenes in Tel Aviv
Interception of Iranian Drones now ongoing in Syria and Jordan
Kuwait Airways announces the diversion of all its flights from "tension areas"
Jordan's air defenses ready to shoot down Iranian drones and aircraft, security sources say - Reuters
Swarm of drones being heard over Jordan
Drones were also launched from Yemen towards Israel per Iran state TV
8 month agoIran's state TV has just read a breaking statement by the Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), in which the IRGC confirmed the launch of "dozens of drones and missiles" against "specific targets" in Israel
The White House: Iran began an air attack on Israel
A senior Israeli official told the Iranian attack includes "hundreds of attack drones"
White House: The attack will likely unfold within hours
Iranian Press TV: The Revolutionary Guard launched massive drone strikes against Israeli targets
Iraq closes its airspace as dozens of Iranian are passing in its territory in their way to Israel
Israeli army: Iran launched UAVs from within its territory toward Israel a short while ago.The Israeli army is on high alert and is constantly monitoring the operational situation. The Israeli army Aerial Defense Array is on high alert, along with IAF fighter jets and Israeli Navy vessels that are on a defense mission in Israeli air and naval space. The Israeli army is monitoring all targets
The Israeli Army: We ask citizens to adhere to the instructions of the home front
The White House: Biden will meet shortly with the national security team to discuss the situation in the Middle East
Iranian drones are now being spotted over Jurf al-Sakhar, southern Baghdad
The Israeli Army: We are moving with full U.S. support
The Israeli Army: We are trying to prevent Iranian UAVs from reaching Israel
IDF spokesman:A short while ago, Iran launched drones from its territory and from the territory of its agents towards the territory of the State of Israel. We are monitoring the threat in the airspace. Talking about a threat that requires several hours to reach Israeli territory. The Israeli army and the Air Force are implementing the well-planned plans they are preparing to deal with. As part of preparations, GPS services are not available in several locations across the country. The jamming took place in a focused and temporary manner
Israeli army Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari in a press statement confirms that dozens of drones launched from Iran are heading toward Israel
More iranian drones are currently crossing the Iraqi borders
Foreign ministers of Belgium and Cyprus had separate phone calls with Iran's foreign minister. Iranian FM said that in his phone conversations with these FMs and the Dutch FM, he told them that Tehran has given necessary warnings to the US
Several drones sighted over the district of Kalar in Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq
Drones reported over Nasiriyah Governorate, southern Iraq. Unknown drones flying low altitude
Reports of swarm of drones flying over Sulemaniyah, in Kurdistan region, northern Iraq
Netanyahu: We are prepared for any scenario, whether in defense or attack
Media reports of dozens of drones launched by Iran
Israeli Channel 12: Israel decides to close its airspace starting at one o'clock after midnight
Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Authority: Closing Jordanian airspace to all incoming, departing and transiting aircraft temporarily from 11pm for the next several hours
The Israeli army announces that all its forces are on high alert and has halted the movement of dozens of aircraft as part of preparations to confront the Iranian threat
After new assessment Israeli Homefront Command has updates guidelines from 11pm tonight Israel time- all education facilities to be closed tomorrow nationwide and bans on gatherings of more than 1000 people
Israeli Defense Minister: We are closely anticipating an planned attack by Iran and its agents on Israel
NSC Spokesperson: We strongly condemn the Iranian seizure of the Portuguese flagged, British-owned MSC AIRES in international waters. The crew is comprised of Indian, Filipino, Pakistani, Russian & Estonian nationals. We call on Iran to release the vessel & its international crew immediately
8 month agoThe US Embassy in Beirut has released a "security alert" which says "due to high tensions in the region, the security environment remains complex and can change quicky. We remind US citizens of the continued need for caution and encourage them to monitor the news for breaking developments.
The White House: We will work with our partners to hold Iran accountable for its actions
The White House: We call on Iran to release the ship and its crew immediately
White House says President Biden is returning to the White House from Rehoboth Beach, Del. this afternoon to consult with his national security team about events in the Middle East
British Defense Minister: Iran's seizure of a cargo ship is unacceptable and a flagrant violation of international law
The Saudi Foreign Minister discusses by telephone with his Norwegian counterpart the crisis in Gaza and efforts to contain it
8 month agoRussia's FM Lavrov spoke with his Iranian counterpart and condemned the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, amid the regional tensions over Iran's threats to retaliate
Israeli Foreign Minister: Iran is carrying out a piracy operation in violation of international law
Israeli army spokesman: Iran will bear the consequences of its choice to continue escalating the situation
The Israeli Army: We are on alert and ready to protect Israel from any Iranian attack and to respond
Tehran says it will tow the ship "MSC ARIES" from the Strait of Hormuz to Iranian territorial waters
The official Iranian news agency confirms that the Revolutionary Guards took control of a ship "linked to Israel"
Video seen by AP shows helicopter raid on ship near Strait of Hormuz; Mideast defense official says Iran behind attack
Iranian forces seized the Portuguese ship "MSC ARIES" in the Strait of Hormuz with 20 Filipinos on board.
British Maritime Trade Operations Authority: Regional authorities took control of a ship 50 nautical miles from Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman.
8 month agoUKMTO Incident 063 Boarding: UKMTO has received a report of an incident SONM northeast of Fujairah, United Arab
Emirates
Pakistani Police: Gunmen kill 9 men after kidnapping them from a bus heading to Iran
Netherlands will close its embassy in Iran tomorrow "as precaution"
Israeli Radio: Israel rules out an Iranian attack from within Iran and is prepared to confront any possible attack
The French government has passed messages to Iran warning the government not to escalate. In the meantime, French citizens are advised to refrain from traveling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel and the Palestinian territories in and diplomats's families being pulled out of Tehran
During a phone call with his Jordanian counterpart, the US Secretary of State discussed ways to avoid further escalation in the region by Iran
Germany calls on its citizens to leave Iran
8 month agoPresident Biden says he expects an attack by Iran "sooner rather than later." Says Iran will not succeed and that the US is devoted to the defense of Israel. In a message to Iran, Biden says, "Don't."
“We are devoted to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel and help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed.” - @POTUS
Biden says he expects an Iranian attack on Israel sooner rather than later. "My expectation is sooner than later."
Appears that a number of F-15Es have been redeployed from RAF Lakenheath in Norfolk to the Middle East this Afternoon
8 month agoNATO E-3A Sentry AWACS aircraft out from Geilenkirchen, possibly Middle East/Mediterranean Bound
The Egyptian Foreign Minister to his U.S. counterpart: We warn of the dangers of expanding the conflict in the region
"Israel and the US have been terrified by the slap and revenge promised by Iran," General Yahya Rahim-Safavi, a top military aide to Iran's supreme leader says
The Israeli army on the Iranian response: Our defenses are ready, but we are also ready to attack
Israeli army spokesman: Iran is escalating tensions in the region
Italian Foreign Minister on Iranian-Israeli tensions: All parties must show responsibility
