President Biden spoke today with King of Jordan Abdullah II about regional tensions, the royal court says
7 month agoIran's attack on Israel was a "declaration of war", Israeli President @Isaac_Herzog told Sky News. "We were attacked last night from four corners of the Middle East with proxies shooting at us, firing missiles and ballistic missiles, drones and cruise missiles," he said.
Gantz: Iran will pay the price at the appropriate time and manner for Israel
Iran summons UK, France and Germany ambassadors over their condemnation of its attack on Israel
Several Iranian domestic flights cancelled until Monday morning: Mehr
Hamas praises the Iranian attack on israel, sees it as a "natural and deserved response to the aggression" against the Iranian consulate in Damascus. "We call on all the forces of the nation to continue to support the resistance"
Jordan, Lebanon reopened their airspaces
Israel airspace reopened after the Iranian attack
7 month agoIsraeli army Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says 99% of the 300 or so projectiles fired by Iran at Israel overnight were intercepted by air defenses. He says Iran launched 170 drones at Israel, and not one entered Israeli airspace. They were all downed outside of the country's borders by Israel and its allies. 30 cruise missiles, not a single reached Israeli airspace, 25 downed by air forces, and 120 ballistic missiles, some hit Nevatim airbase, causing damage, but the base is operational
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: "The event is not over"
The US will not participate in any offensive operations against Iran, Biden made clear to Netanyahu during their phone call tonight, a senior administration official told CNN
US warships in the eastern Med and US fighter jets were involved in intercepting drones/missiles launched by Iran, officials tell @OrenCNN and me. US forces intercepted 70+ drones & at least 3 ballistic missiles
7 month agoThe White House has released a statement from President Biden condemning Iran's attack on Israel. Biden: "Tomorrow, I will convene my fellow G7 leaders to coordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran's brazen attack
7 month agoIsrael calls for an emergency meeting of the UN security council over the Iranian attack
The Israeli security cabinet authorized Prime Minister Netanyahu, Minister of defense Gallant and Minister Benny Gantz to decide on the Israeli response to the Iranian attack, two Israeli officials said. The Israeli war cabinet will convene tomorrow to discuss the issue
Biden: I discussed with the National Security Team the Iranian attack against Israel
Biden: I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran’s attacks against Israel. Our commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad
Israeli Channel 13, quoting a security official: We are preparing for additional waves of missiles and drones that Iran will launch towards Israel.
7 month agoAn Iranian missile struck an area in the Negev
Iran's IRGC said in its second statement that Tehran will give a "reciprocal and proportionate response" to any regional country that is used by Israel and the US for attacking Iran
Germany: Iranian strikes on Israel may plunge the region into "chaos"
Britain announces the deployment of fighter jets and refueling aircraft in the region in response to Iran's escalation
7 month agoFootage reportedly from Jordan showing the remains of an intercepted Iranian missile
Several Iranian drones flying toward Israel were intercepted over the sky in Erbil, likely by U.S. air defense system
MDA spokesman: One person injured from shrapnel intercepted in the Bedouin diaspora in the Negev
Iranian drone was intercepted in Soran, Kurdistan Region
Syrian media: Syrian air defenses shot down some "missiles" near Damascus International Airport
Jordanian jets shoot dozens of Iranian drones flying across northern and central Jordan heading to Israel - two regional security sources to Reuters
Airstrikes on the countryside of Latakia on the Syrian coast
No sirens but saw what looked like explosions in the sky above Beit Shemesh
Interception of the missiles and drones in the sky of the Jordanian capital, Amman
Explosions in the Syrian capital, Damascus
Numerous explosions heard over Beersheba
Iron Dome making interceptions over Israel
Sound of explosions in Erbil
Explosions over South Syria from Daraa to Damascus
7 month ago272 Red Alerts active right now across Israel
7 month agoAir defenses active over Israel
Explosions heard in Jerusalem
The Israeli army launched interceptor missiles at the ballistic missiles from Iran
Multiple interceptions reported over eastern Israel
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 month agoStatement from UK prime minister Sunak: "I condemn in the strongest terms the Iranian government's reckless attack against Israel"
7 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
7 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
