Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden engaged in discussions after Iran launched drones towards Israel in response to an airstrike on its embassy in Syria. The talks followed meetings by Israel’s Security Cabinet and War Cabinet to address the situation.
Iran issued a stern warning to the US, urging it to refrain from involvement in the conflict between Iran and Israel. The statement emphasized that Iran’s response would escalate if Israel made further actions deemed as mistakes.
According to reports from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), numerous surface-to-surface missiles launched from Iran were detected approaching Israeli territory. However, the majority of these launches were successfully intercepted by the IDF’s Aerial Defense Array, in collaboration with strategic allies, using the Arrow Aerial Defense System.
Despite the successful interception, minor damage was reported at an IDF base in southern Israel due to a small number of hits. The IDF also disclosed that several hostile aircraft and cruise missiles were identified approaching Israel on the same day.
In response to the threats, the IDF stated that they are fully deployed and prepared to defend Israeli territory. Dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets are actively engaged in intercepting any aerial threats posed by Iran.
The situation remains tense as both Israel and Iran assert their readiness to defend their respective interests. The international community closely watches developments in the region amidst heightened tensions.
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