Iran has carried out an Airborne attack against Israel launching over 200 drones as part of what it calls 'Operation True Promise'. Iran says ballistic missiles have also been fired here.

Iran attacks Israel: 7 rockets hit Ramon air base in Southern Israel

A group of hardliner supporters of the Iranian government gathered overnight in central Tehran to celebrate the country's missile and drone attacks against Israel. Protesters waved flags of Palestine, and Lebanese Hezbollah and chanted 'death to Israel' and 'death to America'.

Iran attacks Israel: IRGC claims that the operation was a 'success'

Iran attacks Israel: IDF lifts order for Israelis to stay near safe rooms

US President Joe Biden has condemned Iran's brazen attack on Israel. The US President's statement came in after Netanyahu's phone call. Biden has reaffirmed his ironclad commitment. Iran has carried out an Airborne attack against Israel launching over 200 drones as part of what it calls 'Operation True Promise'. Iran says ballistic missiles have also been fired here.

Iran attacks Israel | US President Joe Biden condemns Iran's 'brazen attack'

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Sarabjit killer shot dead in Lahore - Iran questions envoys on response - UNSC to meet on Israel's request - Italy calls for G7 leaders' meet - IDF releases visuals of 99% interception

IDF's visuals of 99% interception | Israel says 'we will exact the price from Iran'

Iran Attacks Israel: Falling objects seen in Jordan sky after Iran launches retaliatory attack. Bright flashing objects were seen falling in the sky over Jordan's capital city of Amman on April 14. This was after Iran launched a swarm of explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel. This was Irans's first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory. This attack risks a major escalation as the United States pledged "ironclad" backing for Israel.

Iran attacks Israel: Iran says, 'attack a retaliation of Israel's repeated crimes'

Tensions escalate between Iran and Israel after Tehran's 'Operation True Promise' in response to the killing of an Iranian revolutionary Guards' leader in Syria. Here are the nine missiles from Iran's Arsenal that are capable of reaching and striking Israel.

Iran attacks Israel: IDF base in Negev Desert reportedly hit by 7 missiles

Iran attacks Israel | As per IDF, Iran used more than 200 rockets and drones

The attack by Iran on Israel in response to the air strike of the Iranian embassy in Damascus on the first of April, has evoked strong global reactions. US President Joe Biden took to the social media site x, formerly twitter, stating that he had just met with his national security team for an update on Iran’s strike, doubling down on the united states 'ironclad' commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and potential proxies in the region.

Iran attacks Israel: UNSC to hold emergency session on Israeli request

Iran attacks Israel: For the first time ever, Iran uses missiles with separable warheads

Iran's missile arsenal: Iran is known to have 3,000 missiles in its arsenal

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said on Wednesday that his Palestinian Islamist movement at war with Israel was sticking to its conditions for a ceasefire in Gaza, including an Israeli military withdrawal. Watch in for more details!

Hamas responds to ceasefire proposal, seeks written commitment from Israel for withdrawal

As Iran attacks Israel, emergency UNSC session has been requested by Israel

Iran has launched hundreds of kamikaze drones as well as cruise missiles towards Israel with explosions heard over Jerusalem's skies among other places, in the Islamic Republic's first-ever direct attack on the world's only Jewish state as the six-month-old war in Gaza continues to push the region to a full-blown turmoil.&nbsp;

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said more than 100 drones were launched. The US forces said they downed some Iranian drones headed for Israel while the United Kingdom said it deployed jets to intercept them.

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREAKING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BREAKING</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/IDF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IDF</a> Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: 
 
“<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a> has launched a direct attack from Iranian soil toward the State of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Israel?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Israel</a>. We are closely monitoring Iranian killer drones that are en-route to Israel sent by Iran. 
 
This is a severe and dangerous escalation. Our… <a href="https://t.co/BDSlgymeul">pic.twitter.com/BDSlgymeul</a>
— WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1779258741973807577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

The President of the United States wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that he met with his national security team and that Washington's commitment to protect Israel against Iran and its proxies remains "ironclad".&nbsp;

"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," the President of the United States wrote on X. The American leader cut short a weekend stay at his Delaware beach house and returned to the White House to monitor the situation shortly before the attack was announced.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-launches-dozens-of-drones-at-israel-pm-netanyahu-says-country-prepared-for-every-scenario-710992">Iran launches dozens of drones at Israel, PM Netanyahu says country 'prepared for every scenario'</a>

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corp confirmed that it had also launched ballistic missiles at "specific targets" in Israel as part of what it deemed "Operation True Promise".

"In response to the numerous crimes committed by the Zionist regime … the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired dozens of missiles and drones at specific targets inside the occupied territories [Israel]," state TV quoted a Guards statement as saying.

<h2>Iran's attack against Israel: Cities under attack</h2>

Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Dimona, the desert city that houses Israel's nuclear plant, all appeared to have been targeted.

Yemen's Houthi rebels, and Lebanon's Hezbollah, also said they had joined the attack against Israel.

For last two weeks, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/will-iran-attack-israel-how-where-710722">speculations had been brewing</a> about how Iran would respond to April 1 strike on its consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus which killed Gen Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior figure in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards, and eight other officers.

While Israel did not directly claim responsibility for attacks carried out on foreign soil, Tehran blamed Israel for the strike.

Since the war in Gaza began after Palestinian group Hamas attacked Israel, tensions have been brewing in the region with its intensity reaching unprecedented proportions in recent weeks.&nbsp;

But the Iranian leaders have previously made clear that they are not seeking a war with Israel, which could also draw in the US.

(With inputs from agencies)

Iran has launched hundreds of kamikaze drones as well as cruise missiles towards Israel with explosions heard over Jerusalem's skies among other places, in the Islamic Republic's first-ever direct attack on the world's only Jewish state as the six-month-old war in Gaza continues to push the region to a full-blown turmoil.

Iran has launched hundreds of kamikaze drones as well as cruise missiles towards Israel with explosions heard over Jerusalem's skies among other places, in the Islamic Republic's first-ever direct attack on the world's only Jewish state as the six-month-old war in Gaza continues to push the region to a full-blown turmoil. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said more than 100 drones were launched. The US forces said they downed some Iranian drones headed for Israel while the United Kingdom said it deployed jets to intercept them. #BREAKING | @IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: “#Iran has launched a direct attack from Iranian soil toward the State of #Israel. We are closely monitoring Iranian killer drones that are en-route to Israel sent by Iran. This is a severe and dangerous escalation. Our… pic.twitter.com/BDSlgymeul — WION (@WIONews) April 13, 2024 × The President of the United States wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that he met with his national security team and that Washington's commitment to protect Israel against Iran and its proxies remains "ironclad". "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," the President of the United States wrote on X. The American leader cut short a weekend stay at his Delaware beach house and returned to the White House to monitor the situation shortly before the attack was announced. Also read | Iran launches dozens of drones at Israel, PM Netanyahu says country 'prepared for every scenario' Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corp confirmed that it had also launched ballistic missiles at "specific targets" in Israel as part of what it deemed "Operation True Promise". "In response to the numerous crimes committed by the Zionist regime … the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired dozens of missiles and drones at specific targets inside the occupied territories [Israel]," state TV quoted a Guards statement as saying. Iran's attack against Israel: Cities under attack Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Dimona, the desert city that houses Israel's nuclear plant, all appeared to have been targeted. Yemen's Houthi rebels, and Lebanon's Hezbollah, also said they had joined the attack against Israel. For last two weeks, the speculations had been brewing about how Iran would respond to April 1 strike on its consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus which killed Gen Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior figure in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards, and eight other officers. While Israel did not directly claim responsibility for attacks carried out on foreign soil, Tehran blamed Israel for the strike. Since the war in Gaza began after Palestinian group Hamas attacked Israel, tensions have been brewing in the region with its intensity reaching unprecedented proportions in recent weeks. But the Iranian leaders have previously made clear that they are not seeking a war with Israel, which could also draw in the US. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli skies ruffled by air defence rockets as Iran launches retaliatory strikes

Iran attacks Israel: PM Netanyahu vows to 'defeat all enemies', assures full interceptions

Iran attacks Israel: Iran fires 200 drones and missiles at Israel under Iran's Operation True Promise

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Sarabjit killer shot dead in Lahore - Iran questions envoys on response - UNSC to meet on Israel's request - Italy calls for G7 leaders' meet - Germany says 'Isolated Iran must end war'

Sarabjit killer shot dead in Lahore | Italy calls for G7 leaders' meet

Iran's missile arsenal: Iran warns 9 types of lethal missiles capable of hitting Israel

Iran attacks Israel: Iran unleashes barrage of drone, ballistic missiles on Israel

Iran attacks Israel: 200 drones & missiles fired says IDF

The attack by Iran on Israel in response to the air strike of the Iranian embassy in Damascus on the first of April has evoked strong global reactions. US President Joe Biden took to the social media site x, formerly twitter, stating that he had just met with his national security team for an update on Iran’s strike, doubling down on the united states 'ironclad' commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and potential proxies in the region.

Breaking News: Iran launches drone attack on Israel: World reacts to Iranian attack on Israel

The attack by Iran on Israel in response to the air strike of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus on the 1st of April has evoked strong Global reactions. Watch to know how the world reacted!

UN Chief: Neither region nor the world can afford another war

Breaking News: Iran launches drone attack on Israel

Iran attacks Israel: Iranian lawmakerschant slogans in Parliament, celebrate airstrike on Israel

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Iran cancels flights till Monday - Iran questions envoys on response - UNSC to meet on Israel's request - Cyprus suspends Syria asylum pleas - Germany says 'Isolated Iran must end war'

Zelensky urges de-escalation | Cyprus suspends Syria asylum pleas

Iran questions envoys on response | Cyprus suspends Syria asylum pleas

Iran attacks Israel: Iran's FM summons Western Diplomats over their stance on attack

Iran attacks Israel: Will Israel attack Iran's nuclear facilities?

Israel's longtime Ally the US is now repositioning its two Destroyer warships in West Asia in anticipation of the Iranian attack on Israel. According to a US official one Destroyer warship which has been repositioned was already there in the region while the other warship has been redirected there.

Iran attacks Israel: Pentagon beefs up military assets amid Israel-Iran tensions

Iran attacks Israel: Thousands of Iranians took to streets to celebrate attack

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Iran cancels flights till Monday - Jordan, Iraq reopen airspace - UNSC to meet on Israel's request - Iran says retaliate and we will hit harder - Germany says 'Isolated Iran must end war'

Iran cancels flights till Monday | Germany says 'Isolated Iran must end war'

israel

Israel, News on Israel, stories on Israel, articles on Israel, Israel stories at Wion, Israel news, Israel latest news