Saturday , November 23 2024

World News: Iran launches more than 200 drones, missiles at Israel

Iran attacked Israel on Sunday, April 14, amid tensions between Israel and Hamas. So another war has started in the Middle East. Iran has retaliated against the Israeli air attack on the Syrian embassy. Iran has fired drones and missiles at Israel. So apart from Hamas and Israel, another crisis has arisen in Gaza.

More than 200 drones and missiles were launched

Iran launched more than 200 drones and missiles in its attacks on Israel, but many of them were intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace. The American and British Air Forces assisted Israel in shooting down these drones and missiles. While a military base in southern Israel suffered minor damage, no casualties have been reported yet.

Middle Eastern countries have closed their airspace

After the attack, many countries in the Middle East have closed their airspace. Israel's Western allies and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Iran's attack. In response to Israel's request, the United Nations Security Council will meet at 4 pm on Sunday. The United States has pledged support to Israel, and Israeli officials have said they will retaliate against Iran's attack.

Iran justified its attack

Iran has justified its attack as punishment for Israel's actions in Damascus. Let us tell you that last week, seven military officers including two Iranian commanders were killed in the Israeli air strike. Iran's mission to the UN has warned the US to refrain from getting involved and threatened to respond appropriately if Israel provokes more.

Israel called a war cabinet meeting

Israel's military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has described the latest attack as increasing tension. “The attack has greatly increased tensions, creating a serious and dangerous situation,” Hagari said. Israel was fully prepared before a large-scale attack by Iran. Our defense systems were also kept ready. Be it defending ourselves or adopting an aggressive stance, we were ready for everything. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called a war cabinet meeting in Tel Aviv to discuss retaliation against Iran.

Israel's Prime Minister gave this answer

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We will retaliate against anyone who harms us.” He also appreciated the support of countries like America as well as Britain and France for standing with Israel. Netanyahu stressed a clear principle: “Whoever attacks us will face consequences.”