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<p>A short clip which is purportedly from the time when Iran launched its barrage of missiles and drones at Israel, on Saturday (Apr 13) night, shows the Israeli air defence system conduct&nbsp;what appears&nbsp;to be an exoatmospheric intercept.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What does the video show?</strong></h2>

<p>The clip shows what appears to be an Iranian ballistic missile being intercepted reportedly by&nbsp;Israel’s Arrow air defence system which caused a blue and round bubble-like explosion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Israel first used the Arrow 3 which has been called the “missile-killer”, last year. It is a part of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS), which detects, tracks, intercepts and destroys incoming ballistic missiles.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;As Iran attacks Israel it has become the ultimate test for Israeli Air Defences</strong></p>

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<p>Arrow 3 is capable of conducting an exoatmospheric intercept by travelling through the lowest layer of space during its flight path and is used for long-range threat engagement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Arrow project was developed jointly by the Israel Missile Defence Organisation and the United States Missile Defense Agency.</p>

<h2><strong>Iran attacks Israel</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday night, Iran launched hundreds of kamikaze drones as well as ballistic and cruise missiles towards Israel with explosions heard across the country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that more than 300 drones and missiles were launched, but 99 per cent of them were intercepted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The Iranian threat met the Israel Defense Force’s aerial and technological superiority together with a strong fighting coalition, that together intercepted most of the threats,” said IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He added, “We intercepted 99% of the threats launched towards Israel’s territory. This is a very significant strategic achievement.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack on Saturday is apparently a retaliation to what Iran called an Israeli strike on its consulate in Syria’s Damascus, on April 1 that killed seven IRGC officers. However, Israel has neither confirmed nor denied responsibility for the consulate attack.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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A short clip which is purportedly from the time when Iran launched its barrage of missiles and drones at Israel, on Saturday (Apr 13) night, shows the Israeli air defence system conduct what appears to be an exoatmospheric intercept.

A short clip which is purportedly from the time when Iran launched its barrage of missiles and drones at Israel, on Saturday (Apr 13) night, shows the Israeli air defence system conduct what appears to be an exoatmospheric intercept. What does the video show? The clip shows what appears to be an Iranian ballistic missile being intercepted reportedly by Israel’s Arrow air defence system which caused a blue and round bubble-like explosion. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos, videos and information shared on social media. Very unique footage showing an exoatmospheric interception amid the Iranian ballistic missile attack, likely by the Arrow 3 air defense system. pic.twitter.com/wrZNCV01tn — Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) April 14, 2024 × Israel first used the Arrow 3 which has been called the “missile-killer”, last year. It is a part of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS), which detects, tracks, intercepts and destroys incoming ballistic missiles. WATCH | As Iran attacks Israel it has become the ultimate test for Israeli Air Defences Arrow 3 is capable of conducting an exoatmospheric intercept by travelling through the lowest layer of space during its flight path and is used for long-range threat engagement. The Arrow project was developed jointly by the Israel Missile Defence Organisation and the United States Missile Defense Agency. Iran attacks Israel On Saturday night, Iran launched hundreds of kamikaze drones as well as ballistic and cruise missiles towards Israel with explosions heard across the country. Also Read | Iran attacks Israel: In numbers, what makes it most sophisticated attack on Israel since Oct 7 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that more than 300 drones and missiles were launched, but 99 per cent of them were intercepted. “The Iranian threat met the Israel Defense Force’s aerial and technological superiority together with a strong fighting coalition, that together intercepted most of the threats,” said IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari. Also Read | Iranians celebrate with flares and fireworks after Tehran launches attack on Israel He added, “We intercepted 99% of the threats launched towards Israel’s territory. This is a very significant strategic achievement.” The attack on Saturday is apparently a retaliation to what Iran called an Israeli strike on its consulate in Syria’s Damascus, on April 1 that killed seven IRGC officers. However, Israel has neither confirmed nor denied responsibility for the consulate attack. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Watch: Video shows Israel intercepting Iranian missile outside Earth’s atmosphere

<p>I don't fancy hearing about the chances of a Third World War breaking out in some random Instagram story, but that is what happened. We live in a world of frivolous predictions. But then, social media can make bad things worse. I just shrugged my shoulders and went on to Twitter-turned-X to find 'World War 3' actually trending with a hashtag.</p>

<p>After taking a deep breath, all I can say is that what we have just had is not the start of a new world war but one of the biggest screw-ups in diplomatic history.</p>

<p>By striking an Israeli ship and then launching a swarm of drone bombs on Israeli territory, the clerics and their fellow power-wielders in Tehran may have won some headlines that speak of revenge after an Israeli attack on an Iranian diplomatic consulate building in Damascus on April 1 that killed a commander and seven officers of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). But a simplistic retaliation is not quite an act of meaningful revenge. What we have had so far is Tel Aviv fending the drones off with its "Iron Dome" defence. Such stuff may have visual appeal for the odd video or social media memes, but we need to look deeper to see the implications and the impact of what Iran has done.</p>

<p>The simple fact is that for all practical purposes, Iran is ploughing a lonely furrow in trying to be the loud guardian of Palestinian people. There is no doubt that Israel's savage war against Palestinians in the aftermath of the Hamas attack on its people last October has caused an unspeakable human tragedy. The diplomatic pussyfooting by the so-called world powers in the aftermath is nothing if not a conspiracy of drift. We have not even got a real, temporary ceasefire yet while children are killed, hospitals are bombed, civilians are targeted and whole cities being razed to the ground in Gaza.</p>

<p>There is little doubt that Hamas has been acting in tandem with or as an agent for Iran's Shia Islamist regime. But discretion is not part of Iran's revolutionary valour. It likes to unfriend old pals and make new adversaries all the time. Since fighting a war with deposed president Saddam Hussein's Iraq in the 1980s, it has offended Saudi Arabia with its support for Houthi rebels in Yemen, and this year even launched cross-border attacks against rebels in Pakistan's Balochistan region.</p>

<p>Last January, Islamic State terrorists killed more than 80 people near the grave of General Qassem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his death in a US drone strike. Soleimani was a sworn enemy of the Sunni-Salafi-Jihadist Islamic State whose war on the Shia Islamists of Tehran is only one of the many twisted sub-plots in the Muslim world's checkered history of little and big enmities.</p>

<p>The best thing going for Iran so far (if one might call it that) is that China and Russia love anybody doing anti-US acts and therefore keep their diplomatic silence loud. But that is hardly what the doctor ordered for suffering Palestinians, whose basic survival is at stake. All talk of a two-state solution that would help the rise of a Palestinian state is but a desert mirage, an elusive dream and a theoretical prospect best left to television studio panels.</p>

<p>The ground reality suggests that Iran has only worsened the case for Palestinians. I am tempted to compare Israel's Damascus attack as one resembling the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai by Pakistan-based terrorists in 2008. What India did after that was not a simplistic military retaliation but an elaborate diplomatic counter-offensive. Armed with dossiers and evidence, it built up a case for Pakistan as a state that harbours terrorists. It won sympathy and diplomatic support across the world of a lasting kind that isolated Islamabad.</p>

<p>Iran, on the other hand, prefers primitive retaliation. I know that in normal diplomacy, tit-for-tat acts are considered in the league of expected military responses. But what we have in the asymmetry of power in West Asia is a complex grid of relationships that make simplistic acts of revenge futile at best, and disastrous at worst.</p>

<p>Just when the whole world was coming around to a broad consensus on restraining Israel, we have the prospect (indeed, a reality) of Israel gaining diplomatic legitimacy all over again. Tehran has to take the blame for this.</p>

<p>The mysterious death in 2022 of 22-year-old woman activist Mahsa Amini, targeted by Iran's religious morality police, is still fresh in the minds of the world. Whether it is events at home or its abrasive behaviour within the Muslim world, Iran is a difficult customer for any diplomatic exercise. It has enough adversaries within the Muslim world not to be seen as a power of any consequence in the world order.</p>

<p>In such a backdrop, what we are staring into is a scenario in which the US is standing up for Israel all over again, aided by its rich Western allies. US President Joe Biden, facing elections in a country famous for its wealthy Jewish lobby, said on Friday: "We are devoted to the defense of Israel, we will support Israel, we will help defend Israel, and Iran will not succeed."</p>

<p>So, who is the winner? Certainly not Iran. The drone attacks in retaliation for the Damascus hit can only be seen as a shaky act of bravado that has caused a diplomatic mess. That is bad news getting worse for Palestinians.</p>

<p>I don't see a Third World War. What I see is a human tragedy worsened by the diplomatic immaturity of a dubious friend of the Palestinian cause.</p>


I don't fancy hearing about the chances of a Third World War breaking out in some random Instagram story, but that is what happened. We live in a world of frivolous predictions.

I don't fancy hearing about the chances of a Third World War breaking out in some random Instagram story, but that is what happened. We live in a world of frivolous predictions. But then, social media can make bad things worse. I just shrugged my shoulders and went on to Twitter-turned-X to find 'World War 3' actually trending with a hashtag. After taking a deep breath, all I can say is that what we have just had is not the start of a new world war but one of the biggest screw-ups in diplomatic history. By striking an Israeli ship and then launching a swarm of drone bombs on Israeli territory, the clerics and their fellow power-wielders in Tehran may have won some headlines that speak of revenge after an Israeli attack on an Iranian diplomatic consulate building in Damascus on April 1 that killed a commander and seven officers of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). But a simplistic retaliation is not quite an act of meaningful revenge. What we have had so far is Tel Aviv fending the drones off with its "Iron Dome" defence. Such stuff may have visual appeal for the odd video or social media memes, but we need to look deeper to see the implications and the impact of what Iran has done. The simple fact is that for all practical purposes, Iran is ploughing a lonely furrow in trying to be the loud guardian of Palestinian people. There is no doubt that Israel's savage war against Palestinians in the aftermath of the Hamas attack on its people last October has caused an unspeakable human tragedy. The diplomatic pussyfooting by the so-called world powers in the aftermath is nothing if not a conspiracy of drift. We have not even got a real, temporary ceasefire yet while children are killed, hospitals are bombed, civilians are targeted and whole cities being razed to the ground in Gaza. There is little doubt that Hamas has been acting in tandem with or as an agent for Iran's Shia Islamist regime. But discretion is not part of Iran's revolutionary valour. It likes to unfriend old pals and make new adversaries all the time. Since fighting a war with deposed president Saddam Hussein's Iraq in the 1980s, it has offended Saudi Arabia with its support for Houthi rebels in Yemen, and this year even launched cross-border attacks against rebels in Pakistan's Balochistan region. Last January, Islamic State terrorists killed more than 80 people near the grave of General Qassem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his death in a US drone strike. Soleimani was a sworn enemy of the Sunni-Salafi-Jihadist Islamic State whose war on the Shia Islamists of Tehran is only one of the many twisted sub-plots in the Muslim world's checkered history of little and big enmities. The best thing going for Iran so far (if one might call it that) is that China and Russia love anybody doing anti-US acts and therefore keep their diplomatic silence loud. But that is hardly what the doctor ordered for suffering Palestinians, whose basic survival is at stake. All talk of a two-state solution that would help the rise of a Palestinian state is but a desert mirage, an elusive dream and a theoretical prospect best left to television studio panels. The ground reality suggests that Iran has only worsened the case for Palestinians. I am tempted to compare Israel's Damascus attack as one resembling the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai by Pakistan-based terrorists in 2008. What India did after that was not a simplistic military retaliation but an elaborate diplomatic counter-offensive. Armed with dossiers and evidence, it built up a case for Pakistan as a state that harbours terrorists. It won sympathy and diplomatic support across the world of a lasting kind that isolated Islamabad. Iran, on the other hand, prefers primitive retaliation. I know that in normal diplomacy, tit-for-tat acts are considered in the league of expected military responses. But what we have in the asymmetry of power in West Asia is a complex grid of relationships that make simplistic acts of revenge futile at best, and disastrous at worst. Just when the whole world was coming around to a broad consensus on restraining Israel, we have the prospect (indeed, a reality) of Israel gaining diplomatic legitimacy all over again. Tehran has to take the blame for this. The mysterious death in 2022 of 22-year-old woman activist Mahsa Amini, targeted by Iran's religious morality police, is still fresh in the minds of the world. Whether it is events at home or its abrasive behaviour within the Muslim world, Iran is a difficult customer for any diplomatic exercise. It has enough adversaries within the Muslim world not to be seen as a power of any consequence in the world order. In such a backdrop, what we are staring into is a scenario in which the US is standing up for Israel all over again, aided by its rich Western allies. US President Joe Biden, facing elections in a country famous for its wealthy Jewish lobby, said on Friday: "We are devoted to the defense of Israel, we will support Israel, we will help defend Israel, and Iran will not succeed." So, who is the winner? Certainly not Iran. The drone attacks in retaliation for the Damascus hit can only be seen as a shaky act of bravado that has caused a diplomatic mess. That is bad news getting worse for Palestinians. I don't see a Third World War. What I see is a human tragedy worsened by the diplomatic immaturity of a dubious friend of the Palestinian cause.

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<p>An aged couple residing in a district in northern Kerala is experiencing distressing times, worrying about the safety of their son who is currently on board a cargo vessel linked to Israel, which has been seized in the Gulf region. They are praying for the safe return of their son. Shyamnath, their son, is one of the 17 Indians who were on the Israeli-associated cargo ship 'MSC Aries' when it was captured by the Iranian military near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday (April 13). Vishwanathan and Shyamala, the parents of Shyamnath, are still grappling with the shock and situation. They mentioned that they managed to speak to him on Saturday, before the seize.</p>

<p>Later that day, they got a call from the Mumbai office of the shipping company, who informed them about the surprising turn of events.</p>

<p>"We are going through tough times...we have great concerns about the safety of our son. The company authorities said they could not contact the ship crew after the seizure," Vishwanathan told the media.</p>

<p>Originally from Velliparamba in this northern district, Shyamnath served as a second engineer aboard the 'MSC Aries' for the past decade. His parents told PTI&nbsp;that his last visit home was in September of last year.</p>

<p>Viswanathan mentioned that, aside from Shyamnath, two individuals from the neighbouring districts of Palakkad and Wayanad were also part of the crew. According to him, crew members from the Philippines, Pakistan, and Russia were also aboard the ship, to the best of their knowledge.</p>

<p>Shyamnath's mother tried to speak with the media but was overcome with tears. Despite the distress, the family remains hopeful that the government's efforts will lead to the swift and safe return of their son and his fellow crew members.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-irgc-seizes-israeli-affiliated-vessel-with-indian-nationals-onboard-710873">Also read |&nbsp;India in touch with Iranian authorities to ensure release of 17 Indian nationals aboard seized vessel: Sources</a></p>

<h2><strong>Government intervention and company response</strong></h2>

<p>Official sources reported&nbsp;that India has engaged Iranian authorities through diplomatic channels in Tehran and Delhi, urging for the welfare and prompt release of the 17 Indian crew members detained aboard the 'MSC Aries'.</p>

<p>The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) stated that they are closely collaborating with relevant authorities to ensure the well-being of all 25 crew members and the vessel's return.</p>

<p>The United States has demanded that the ship be released right away.&nbsp;"We call on Iran to release the vessel and its international crew immediately. Seizing a civilian vessel without provocation is a blatant violation of international law, and an act of piracy by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps," said National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson.</p>

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<p>The ship's seizure comes during increased tensions in West Asia. Iran has threatened retaliation for an airstrike on its embassy in Damascus, Syria, where seven people, including two generals, were killed nearly two weeks ago. Iran claims the ship is connected to Israel in the Gulf. Tracking websites confirm the ship's last reported position was in the Gulf.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An aged couple residing in a district in northern Kerala is experiencing distressing times, worrying about the safety of their son who is currently on board a cargo vessel linked to Israel, which has been seized in the Gulf region.

An aged couple residing in a district in northern Kerala is experiencing distressing times, worrying about the safety of their son who is currently on board a cargo vessel linked to Israel, which has been seized in the Gulf region. They are praying for the safe return of their son. Shyamnath, their son, is one of the 17 Indians who were on the Israeli-associated cargo ship 'MSC Aries' when it was captured by the Iranian military near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday (April 13). Vishwanathan and Shyamala, the parents of Shyamnath, are still grappling with the shock and situation. They mentioned that they managed to speak to him on Saturday, before the seize. Later that day, they got a call from the Mumbai office of the shipping company, who informed them about the surprising turn of events. "We are going through tough times...we have great concerns about the safety of our son. The company authorities said they could not contact the ship crew after the seizure," Vishwanathan told the media. Originally from Velliparamba in this northern district, Shyamnath served as a second engineer aboard the 'MSC Aries' for the past decade. His parents told PTI that his last visit home was in September of last year. Viswanathan mentioned that, aside from Shyamnath, two individuals from the neighbouring districts of Palakkad and Wayanad were also part of the crew. According to him, crew members from the Philippines, Pakistan, and Russia were also aboard the ship, to the best of their knowledge. Shyamnath's mother tried to speak with the media but was overcome with tears. Despite the distress, the family remains hopeful that the government's efforts will lead to the swift and safe return of their son and his fellow crew members. Also read | India in touch with Iranian authorities to ensure release of 17 Indian nationals aboard seized vessel: Sources Government intervention and company response Official sources reported that India has engaged Iranian authorities through diplomatic channels in Tehran and Delhi, urging for the welfare and prompt release of the 17 Indian crew members detained aboard the 'MSC Aries'. The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) stated that they are closely collaborating with relevant authorities to ensure the well-being of all 25 crew members and the vessel's return. The United States has demanded that the ship be released right away. "We call on Iran to release the vessel and its international crew immediately. Seizing a civilian vessel without provocation is a blatant violation of international law, and an act of piracy by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps," said National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson. Also watch | Iran attacks Israel | Iran's nuclear facilities on target? The ship's seizure comes during increased tensions in West Asia. Iran has threatened retaliation for an airstrike on its embassy in Damascus, Syria, where seven people, including two generals, were killed nearly two weeks ago. Iran claims the ship is connected to Israel in the Gulf. Tracking websites confirm the ship's last reported position was in the Gulf. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Amid the escalation of tensions in the West Asian region, several countries have issued an advisory asking people not to travel to Israel, Palestine and Lebanon.</p>

<p><strong>Here's the list of countries that have warned against travel Israel, Iran, Palestine and Lebanon.</strong></p>

<h2><strong>- India</strong></h2>

<p>Indian foreign ministry on Friday (Apr 12) issued an advisory to its people&nbsp;asking them to not travel to Iran or Israel till further notice.</p>

<p>The advisory noted that all those who are currently residing in Iran or Israel are requested to get in touch with Indian embassies there and register themselves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They are also requested to observe utmost precautions about their safety and restrict their movements to the minimum," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>- Poland</strong></h2>

<p>Poland's foreign ministry on Friday issued an advisory against travel to Israel, Palestine and Lebanon stating, "It cannot be ruled out that there will be a sudden escalation of military operations, which would cause significant difficulties in leaving these three countries."</p>

<p>"Any escalation may lead to significant restrictions in air traffic and the inability to cross land border crossings," the statement added.</p>

<h2><strong>- France&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The French foreign ministry on Friday released a statement on social media platform X stating that French citizens should avoid travelling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel, and the Palestinian territories.</p>

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<p>The statement further said that the relatives of Iran-based diplomats will return to France and the French civil servants were barred from conducting missions in Iran, Lebanon, Israel and the Palestinian Territories.</p>

<h2><strong>- United States</strong></h2>

<p>The US on Thursday said that it had instructed its employees residing in Israel to avoid travelling outside of greater Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Be'er Sheva areas.</p>

<p>"Out of an abundance of caution, U.S. government employees and their family members are restricted from personal travel outside the greater Tel Aviv (including Herzliya, Netanya, and Even Yehuda), Jerusalem, and Be'er Sheva areas until further notice," the U.S. embassy said in a security alert on its website on Thursday. "U.S. government personnel are authorized to transit between these three areas for personal travel."</p>

<h2><strong>- Russia&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Russia also issued an advisory against travelling to the Middle East, especially Israel, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories.</p>

<p>"The tense situation in the Middle East region persists," said the foreign ministry.</p>

<p>"The situation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone, as well as in the area of the 'Blue Line' between Lebanon and Israel, remains unstable."</p>

<p>"We strongly recommend that Russian citizens refrain from travelling to the region, especially to Israel, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories, except in cases of extreme necessity," it added.</p>

<p>- Other countries that have warned their citizens against travelling to the Middle East include <strong>Norway, Britain, Canada and Australia</strong>.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Amid the escalation of tensions in the West Asian region, several countries have issued an advisory asking people not to travel to Israel, Palestine and Lebanon.

Amid the escalation of tensions in the West Asian region, several countries have issued an advisory asking people not to travel to Israel, Palestine and Lebanon. Here's the list of countries that have warned against travel Israel, Iran, Palestine and Lebanon. - India Indian foreign ministry on Friday (Apr 12) issued an advisory to its people asking them to not travel to Iran or Israel till further notice. The advisory noted that all those who are currently residing in Iran or Israel are requested to get in touch with Indian embassies there and register themselves. "They are also requested to observe utmost precautions about their safety and restrict their movements to the minimum," it added. - Poland Poland's foreign ministry on Friday issued an advisory against travel to Israel, Palestine and Lebanon stating, "It cannot be ruled out that there will be a sudden escalation of military operations, which would cause significant difficulties in leaving these three countries." "Any escalation may lead to significant restrictions in air traffic and the inability to cross land border crossings," the statement added. - France The French foreign ministry on Friday released a statement on social media platform X stating that French citizens should avoid travelling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel, and the Palestinian territories. Also read: Iran-backed Hezbollah fires dozens of missiles towards Northern Israel The statement further said that the relatives of Iran-based diplomats will return to France and the French civil servants were barred from conducting missions in Iran, Lebanon, Israel and the Palestinian Territories. - United States The US on Thursday said that it had instructed its employees residing in Israel to avoid travelling outside of greater Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Be'er Sheva areas. "Out of an abundance of caution, U.S. government employees and their family members are restricted from personal travel outside the greater Tel Aviv (including Herzliya, Netanya, and Even Yehuda), Jerusalem, and Be'er Sheva areas until further notice," the U.S. embassy said in a security alert on its website on Thursday. "U.S. government personnel are authorized to transit between these three areas for personal travel." - Russia Russia also issued an advisory against travelling to the Middle East, especially Israel, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories. "The tense situation in the Middle East region persists," said the foreign ministry. "The situation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone, as well as in the area of the 'Blue Line' between Lebanon and Israel, remains unstable." "We strongly recommend that Russian citizens refrain from travelling to the region, especially to Israel, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories, except in cases of extreme necessity," it added. - Other countries that have warned their citizens against travelling to the Middle East include Norway, Britain, Canada and Australia. (With inputs from agencies)

Middle East crisis: List of countries that have issued advisory against travel to Israel, Palestine & Iran

Iran Attacks Israel: Lights streak across the sky as Iran's drones are intercepted over Tel Aviv. Iranian drones were seen flying across the sky in Tel Aviv early morning on April 14. The Drones were shot down by Israeli forces a few hours after Iran launched an attack on Israel before midnight.

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<p>Iran launched a drone salvo at Israel on Saturday (Apr 13) which the Israeli military said would take hours to reach their target.</p>

<p>Iraqi security sources said that dozens of drones were spotted flying from Iran toward Israel over Iraqi airspace.</p>

<p>"Dozens of drones were spotted flying from Iran in the direction of Israel over Iraqi airspace," news agency Reuters quoted two security sources in Iraq as saying.</p>

<p>The Iranian Press TV dubbed it as "extensive drone strikes" by the Revolutionary Guards.</p>

<p>The Israeli army said that sirens would blow up in the threatened areas further adding that its defences were well-equipped to tackle them.</p>

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<h2><strong>Israel is 'prepared for every scenario,' says Netanyahu</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement saying that Israel was prepared for an attack by Iran further adding that it was ready "for any scenario" as Iran launched dozens of drones.</p>

<p>"In recent weeks, Israel has been preparing for a direct attack by Iran. Our defensive systems are deployed; we are ready for any scenario, both defensively and offensively," Netanyahu said in a televised address.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Iran launched a drone salvo at Israel on Saturday (Apr 13) which the Israeli military said would take hours to reach their target. Iraqi security sources said that dozens of drones were spotted flying from Iran toward Israel over Iraqi airspace.

Iran launched a drone salvo at Israel on Saturday (Apr 13) which the Israeli military said would take hours to reach their target. Iraqi security sources said that dozens of drones were spotted flying from Iran toward Israel over Iraqi airspace. "Dozens of drones were spotted flying from Iran in the direction of Israel over Iraqi airspace," news agency Reuters quoted two security sources in Iraq as saying. The Iranian Press TV dubbed it as "extensive drone strikes" by the Revolutionary Guards. The Israeli army said that sirens would blow up in the threatened areas further adding that its defences were well-equipped to tackle them. Also read: India in touch with Iranian authorities to ensure release of Indian nationals Israel is 'prepared for every scenario,' says Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement saying that Israel was prepared for an attack by Iran further adding that it was ready "for any scenario" as Iran launched dozens of drones. "In recent weeks, Israel has been preparing for a direct attack by Iran. Our defensive systems are deployed; we are ready for any scenario, both defensively and offensively," Netanyahu said in a televised address. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>United States President Joe Biden returned to Washington on Saturday afternoon (Apr 13) as he plans to hold discussion with his national security team amid an escalation of tensions in West Asia.</p>

<p>The development comes hours after Biden said that he expects an Iranian attack against Israel "sooner, rather than later."</p>

<p>The US president was on a trip to Delaware, which the White House said he cut short to discuss the current happenings in the Middle East.</p>

<p>Tehran has vowed retaliation in response to an Israeli strike on Iran's embassy compound in Damascus last week that claimed the life of a senior commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' overseas Quds Force along with six other officers.</p>

<h2><strong>US Defense Secretary speaks with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier on Saturday, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to discuss "urgent regional threats," and echoed full support from the United States for its ally Israel against the attacks launched by Iran and its proxies.</p>

<p>Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, also shared a social media post on the same lines reiterating US support for his Israeli counterpart, Tzachi Hanegbi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden, on Friday, issued a stern warning to Iran against retaliatory attacks while also predicting that the attacks may be imminent.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We are devoted to the defence of Israel. We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed," the US president said.</p>

<h2><strong>Countries warn citizens against travel to Israel, Iran</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, several countries including India, France, Poland, and Russia have warned their citizens against travelling to Israel and Iran.</p>

<p>"In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indians are advised not to travel to Iran or Israel till further notice. All those who are currently residing in Iran or Israel are requested to get in touch with Indian Embassies there and register themselves," the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday.</p>

<p>The French foreign ministry advised citizens to "refrain absolutely" from travelling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel, or the Palestinian territories in the coming days.</p>

<p>Germany, asked its citizens to leave Iran, adding, "German citizens are at concrete risk of being arbitrarily arrested and interrogated and being given long prison sentences. Dual citizens with Iranian and German nationality are especially at risk."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States President Joe Biden returned to Washington on Saturday afternoon (Apr 13) as he plans to hold discussion with his national security team amid an escalation of tensions in West Asia.

United States President Joe Biden returned to Washington on Saturday afternoon (Apr 13) as he plans to hold discussion with his national security team amid an escalation of tensions in West Asia. The development comes hours after Biden said that he expects an Iranian attack against Israel "sooner, rather than later." The US president was on a trip to Delaware, which the White House said he cut short to discuss the current happenings in the Middle East. Tehran has vowed retaliation in response to an Israeli strike on Iran's embassy compound in Damascus last week that claimed the life of a senior commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' overseas Quds Force along with six other officers. US Defense Secretary speaks with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant Earlier on Saturday, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to discuss "urgent regional threats," and echoed full support from the United States for its ally Israel against the attacks launched by Iran and its proxies. Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, also shared a social media post on the same lines reiterating US support for his Israeli counterpart, Tzachi Hanegbi. Biden, on Friday, issued a stern warning to Iran against retaliatory attacks while also predicting that the attacks may be imminent. Also read: India in touch with Iranian authorities to ensure release of Indian nationals "We are devoted to the defence of Israel. We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed," the US president said. Countries warn citizens against travel to Israel, Iran Meanwhile, several countries including India, France, Poland, and Russia have warned their citizens against travelling to Israel and Iran. "In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indians are advised not to travel to Iran or Israel till further notice. All those who are currently residing in Iran or Israel are requested to get in touch with Indian Embassies there and register themselves," the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday. The French foreign ministry advised citizens to "refrain absolutely" from travelling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel, or the Palestinian territories in the coming days. Germany, asked its citizens to leave Iran, adding, "German citizens are at concrete risk of being arbitrarily arrested and interrogated and being given long prison sentences. Dual citizens with Iranian and German nationality are especially at risk." (With inputs from agencies)

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At midnight Iran launched its much-anticipated attack against Israel and unlike expectations, it was not by proxies or on consulates. Iran launched hundreds of explosive drones and missiles at Israel directly. Iran has carried out an Airborne attack against Israel launching over 300 drones as part of what it calls 'Operation True Promise'. Iran says ballistic missiles have also been fired here.

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The attack by Iran on Israel has evoked strong reactions across the globe. Nations from the West to Asia have conveyed serious concerns over the escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel. Take a look.

Iran attacks Israel: Reactions from around the world

The Israel Air Force has in cooperation with Cyprus and the United States reportedly conducted a drill simulating the scenario of Iranian attack last week. Now the participants practice long-range attacks playing out the scenario of retaliation against Iran. The move suggests that Tel Aviv always anticipated Iran to retaliate after it bombed Tehran's Embassy.

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<p>As the threat of a wider regional conflict looms over West Asia after Iran launched a barrage of explosive drones and missiles at Israel, late Saturday (Apr 13), in its first direct attack on Israeli territory, Iranians took to the streets in the capital city of Tehran to cheer and lit fireworks.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Iranians celebrate</strong></h2>

<p>Early Sunday (Apr 14), Iranians took to the streets in the capital city of Tehran after Iran launched retaliatory attacks on Israel on Saturday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Demonstrators, according to news agency AFP, were also heard chanting “Death to Israel!” and “Death to America!” in Tehran’s Palestine Square after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out the operation against Israel.</p>

<p>A large crowd was also seen waving Iranian and Palestinian flags outside the British embassy in Tehran.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Some people joined the celebrations in vehicles, beeping their horns and waving flags out of windows, while&nbsp;others participated on foot, launching fireworks, lighting flares, and cheering and chanting.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“With this act (Iran’s attack) we can have some of that strong revenge. We hope this attack continues to the point that Israel is destroyed,” said one unnamed Iranian citizen, as quoted by news agency Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Iran-Israel tensions</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday night, Iran launched hundreds of kamikaze drones as well as cruise missiles towards Israel with explosions heard across Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that more than 300 drones and missiles were launched, but 99 per cent were intercepted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The Iranian threat met the Israel Defense Force’s aerial and technological superiority together with a strong fighting coalition, that together intercepted most of the threats,” said IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “We intercepted 99% of the threats launched towards Israel’s territory. This is a very significant strategic achievement.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Iran, Sunday, also warned Israel of a larger attack on its territory should it choose to retaliate. “Our response will be much larger than tonight’s military action if Israel retaliates against Iran,” armed forces chief of staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri told the state TV.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also said that the United States has also been warned against any backing of Israeli retaliation as it would result in American bases being targeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack on Saturday is apparently a retaliation to what Iran called an Israeli strike on its consulate in Syria’s Damascus, on April 1 that killed seven IRGC officers. However, Israel has neither confirmed nor denied responsibility for the consulate attack.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the threat of a wider regional conflict looms over West Asia after Iran launched a barrage of explosive drones and missiles at Israel, late Saturday (Apr 13), in its first direct attack on Israeli territory, Iranians took to the streets in the capital city of Tehran to cheer and lit fireworks.

As the threat of a wider regional conflict looms over West Asia after Iran launched a barrage of explosive drones and missiles at Israel, late Saturday (Apr 13), in its first direct attack on Israeli territory, Iranians took to the streets in the capital city of Tehran to cheer and lit fireworks. Iranians celebrate Early Sunday (Apr 14), Iranians took to the streets in the capital city of Tehran after Iran launched retaliatory attacks on Israel on Saturday night. Demonstrators, according to news agency AFP, were also heard chanting “Death to Israel!” and “Death to America!” in Tehran’s Palestine Square after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out the operation against Israel. A large crowd was also seen waving Iranian and Palestinian flags outside the British embassy in Tehran. Also Read | Israeli skies ruffled by air defence rockets as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Some people joined the celebrations in vehicles, beeping their horns and waving flags out of windows, while others participated on foot, launching fireworks, lighting flares, and cheering and chanting. Iranians descended on the streets of Tehran on Sunday to celebrate Iran's attack against Israel. Watch!https://t.co/ZQ5wIxcwpz — WION (@WIONews) April 14, 2024 × VIDEO | Iranians took to the streets of Tehran earlier today to celebrate after Iran launched drone attacks against Israel. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) launched drones and rockets towards Israel late last night. (Source: EFE/PTI) pic.twitter.com/YtYAZAGu3k — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 14, 2024 × × “With this act (Iran’s attack) we can have some of that strong revenge. We hope this attack continues to the point that Israel is destroyed,” said one unnamed Iranian citizen, as quoted by news agency Reuters. Iran-Israel tensions On Saturday night, Iran launched hundreds of kamikaze drones as well as cruise missiles towards Israel with explosions heard across Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that more than 300 drones and missiles were launched, but 99 per cent were intercepted. “The Iranian threat met the Israel Defense Force’s aerial and technological superiority together with a strong fighting coalition, that together intercepted most of the threats,” said IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari. He added, “We intercepted 99% of the threats launched towards Israel’s territory. This is a very significant strategic achievement.” Also Read | Iran-Israel conflict: What it means for India's stake in the region Iran, Sunday, also warned Israel of a larger attack on its territory should it choose to retaliate. “Our response will be much larger than tonight’s military action if Israel retaliates against Iran,” armed forces chief of staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri told the state TV. He also said that the United States has also been warned against any backing of Israeli retaliation as it would result in American bases being targeted. The attack on Saturday is apparently a retaliation to what Iran called an Israeli strike on its consulate in Syria’s Damascus, on April 1 that killed seven IRGC officers. However, Israel has neither confirmed nor denied responsibility for the consulate attack. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Iranians celebrate with flares and fireworks after Tehran launches attack on Israel

<p>Iran's attack on Israel about two weeks after a senior Iranian military official and eight others were killed in a strike on Tehran's consulate in Damascus shook the world this weekend. While Israel will decide upon its course of action in response to Tehran's Sunday attack, it remains unclear if Iran would continue with such attacks inside Israel.</p>

<h2><strong>Iran's attack on Israel: In numbers</strong></h2>

<p>According to a report in the New York Times, Iran launched some 185 drones, 110 surface-to-surface missiles, and 36 cruise missiles at Israel. Most of the launches were from Iran but a small portion came from Iraq and Yemen, according to the officials cited by the US daily.</p>

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<p>Iran reportedly used a cruise missile developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, the Paveh 351 that has a range of more than 1,200 miles, according to Fabian Hinz, an expert on Iran’s military at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Berlin.</p>

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<p>The attack during Saturday through early hours of Sunday was the most sophisticated of all attacks faced by Israel since October 7, when Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and killed about 1,200 people. The consequent retaliatory state of war in Gaza has killed more than 33,000 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previously, Israel was attacked by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, whose rocket arsenal includes short-range (12 to 25 miles) and somewhat inaccurate 122-milimeter rockets of the Grad family, as well as Syrian-made M-302 rockets with a range of about 100 miles.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Iran attacks Israel | IDF: Over 300 drones and missiles fired, Israel assures of full interceptions</strong></p>

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<p>Hamas also has Fajr-5 rockets from Iran and a similar, locally made version of the Fajr-5, both with a range of about 50 miles.</p>

<p>According to IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, Iran also fired 120 ballistic missiles at Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some of the missiles managed to bypass Israel’s defences, hitting the Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel. Hagari said slight damage was caused to infrastructure at Nevatim, but the airbase was running as usual. The IDF also released images showing fighter jets after their return from downing the Iranian drones and cruise missiles.</p>

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Iran's attack on Israel about two weeks after a senior Iranian military official and eight others were killed in a strike on Tehran's consulate in Damascus shook the world this weekend.

Iran's attack on Israel about two weeks after a senior Iranian military official and eight others were killed in a strike on Tehran's consulate in Damascus shook the world this weekend. While Israel will decide upon its course of action in response to Tehran's Sunday attack, it remains unclear if Iran would continue with such attacks inside Israel. Iran's attack on Israel: In numbers According to a report in the New York Times, Iran launched some 185 drones, 110 surface-to-surface missiles, and 36 cruise missiles at Israel. Most of the launches were from Iran but a small portion came from Iraq and Yemen, according to the officials cited by the US daily. Also read | Iran-Israel conflict: What it means for India's stake in the region Iran reportedly used a cruise missile developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, the Paveh 351 that has a range of more than 1,200 miles, according to Fabian Hinz, an expert on Iran’s military at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Berlin. Also read | Israeli skies ruffled by air defence rockets as Iran launches retaliatory strikes The attack during Saturday through early hours of Sunday was the most sophisticated of all attacks faced by Israel since October 7, when Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and killed about 1,200 people. The consequent retaliatory state of war in Gaza has killed more than 33,000 people. Previously, Israel was attacked by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, whose rocket arsenal includes short-range (12 to 25 miles) and somewhat inaccurate 122-milimeter rockets of the Grad family, as well as Syrian-made M-302 rockets with a range of about 100 miles. Also watch | Iran attacks Israel | IDF: Over 300 drones and missiles fired, Israel assures of full interceptions × Hamas also has Fajr-5 rockets from Iran and a similar, locally made version of the Fajr-5, both with a range of about 50 miles. According to IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, Iran also fired 120 ballistic missiles at Israel. Some of the missiles managed to bypass Israel’s defences, hitting the Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel. Hagari said slight damage was caused to infrastructure at Nevatim, but the airbase was running as usual. The IDF also released images showing fighter jets after their return from downing the Iranian drones and cruise missiles. (With inputs from agencies)

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West Asia is on edge bracing for an Iranian attack over what form it will take. The next few hours are critical as the possibility of a wider War expanding in the region is increasing. Iran is reportedly preparing to launch an attack on Israel as what it calls retaliation for the attack on its Embassy in Syria on the 1st of April.

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