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Iran has retaliated attack on its embassy in Syria by launching a drone assault on Israel, as per Israeli media.
The deployment of these drones suggests a meticulously planned operation, as they would require several hours to traverse the considerable distance between the two nations.
Only Israel and America have so confirmed the attack, however, Iran has not issued any official statement.
This attack, not confirmed by Iran as of yet, comes in the wake of heightened tensions between Iran and Israel following the tragic killing of seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including two high-ranking generals, in Damascus, Syria, just last week.
Pertinently the UN, US or the western allies of Israel did not condemn the attack, however, Russia and China said that the attack was a violation of international agreements.
Iran’s earlier threats of retaliation now appear to have been acted upon, signaling a dangerous escalation in the ongoing conflict between these two regional powers.
Earlier, “Cyber Avengers,” a group with ties to Iran, announced their responsibility for the recent power outages across Israel, hitting major urban centers such as Tel Aviv and Netanya.
They lambasted the Israeli officials for downplaying the events as mere technical mishaps, alleging a deeper loss of control over their electricity networks.
In a bold display of power, the group has issued a stern warning of further, more impactful cyber assaults targeting critical Israeli infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Iran, Israel and Jordan have ordered the closure of their airspace. Several nations have issued advisories to their citizens to not travel to Israel.
Amid the fear of an Iranian retaliation, the Prime Minister of Israel and his wife spent their weekend at a house cum military bunker, Israeli media reported.
In anticipation of the impending attack, Israel’s ordered the suspension of school operations for the next two days.
Additionally, they issued directives for the dispersal of demonstrations advocating for the release of hostages still held in Gaza, a customary Saturday night activity in many parts of the nation.
Iranian forces, in the day, captured an Israeli vessel at the Persian gulf.
Live blog (Tehran time)
10:50 PM: Iraq shuts down it’s airspace and ceases all air traffic.
11:00 PM: Iran has fired dozens of Shahed 136 unmanned drones at Israel. The Shahed 136 drone boasts a top speed of 185 km/h and an impressive range of 1,000 to 2,500 km. It operates at altitudes ranging from 60 to 4,000 m and comes in three variants for different military purposes: anti-personnel and armored vehicle, anti-fortification, and radar seeker models.
11:20 P.M: Unconfirmed reports suggest the firing of a Cruise missile towards Israel from Yemen. As per Israel meida, Yemen has launched drone attacks towards Israel amid the Iranian attacks.
11:50 A.M: The Iranian Defense Minister says any country that opens its airspace or territory to Israel for attacking Iran will face our decisive response!
1159 P.M: Warning sirens sound across Israeli territory.
12:02 A.M: Syrian Arab Army says it will assist Iranian drones with air defenses.
12: 05 A.M: Israel has opened safe shelters across the country.
12:15 A.M: Fourth wave of drones have been launched from Iraq. They are now being spotted over the city of Karbala.
12:17 A.M: Iran’s FM says necessary warnings have been given to U.S.A. “We are retaliating. The U.S must not intervene,'” he said.
12:25 A.M: Hezbollah launching strikes against the occupied Golan Heights.
12:45 A.M: Israel censors it’s media from reporting on any damage caused by Iranian strikes.
1:05 A M: Iranian drones breach Israeli defence system, several targets hit in Israel.
1:20 A:M: Ramon airbase hit by Iranian missiles. The strike is confirmed by IDF.
6:00 A M: Iran says it carried out the attack in response to an Israeli raid on the Iranian consulate in Syria and says the matter can now “be deemed concluded.”
6:15 A.M: White House issues statement regarding Iran’s attack on Israel, “Tomorrow, I will convene my fellow G7 leaders to coordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran’s brazen attack,” the president said.
6:25 A M: Israel’s response to Iran’s drone and missile strikes will be coordinated with its allies, says Israel president.
6: 35 A.M: IRGC commander says if the Israeli regime attacks to any military aggression on Iranian soil, Iran “will respond with twice the force.”