Tehran fires ballistic missiles at targets inside Israel: Report
Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, quoting an informed source, reports that a batch of ballistic missiles was launched towards targets in Israel.
Houthis launch drones at Israel in coordination with Iran: Security agency
We can now report that Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched multiple drones at Israel in coordination with Iran, according to the security firm Ambrey. The company added that the projectiles were likely timed to reach Israel simultaneously.
“Unmanned aerial vehicles [UAVs] were reportedly launched by the Houthis toward Israel. The UAVs were launched in coordination with Iran,” Ambrey stated. “Israeli ports are assessed to be potential targets,” it added and warned of “collateral damage” to shipping.
Iran says its attack on Israel ‘concludes’ matter of Israeli attack on its embassy
Iran’s mission to the UN says on X that its drone and missile attack on Israel was conducted “on the strength of Article 51 of the UN Charter pertaining to legitimate defense” and in response to Israel’s April 1 attack on its embassy in Damascus, Syria.
With the attack, “The matter can be deemed concluded,” says Iran.
“However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran’s response will be considerably more severe. It is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, from which the U.S. MUST STAY AWAY,” it added.
Conducted on the strength of Article 51 of the UN Charter pertaining to legitimate defense, Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus. The matter can be deemed concluded. However, should the Israeli…
— I.R.IRAN Mission to UN, NY (@Iran_UN) April 13, 2024
Sirens and air defence interceptions in Tel Aviv
Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut is reporting many “active interceptions” of incoming attacks over the skies of Tel Aviv and Al Jazeera’s cameras have captured several flashes in the night sky above the city. She also reports that air raid sirens are sounding across the country, including in Tel Aviv.
More than 100 drones intercepted outside Israeli territory: Report
Israeli army radio reports that more than 100 drones were intercepted outside Israeli territory with assistance from the US and UK.
Reuters reported separately that the US military shot down Iranian drone aircraft headed towards Israel, quoting three US officials, without disclosing how many drones were shot down or the precise locations.
Hezbollah launches ‘dozens’ of rockets at Golan Heights
The Iran-aligned Lebanese group says on its Telegram channel that it targeted the air and missile defence headquarters of the Israeli army in the “Keila barracks” in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights with dozens of Katyusha rockets.
The Israeli military has been carrying out attacks in southeast Lebanon as well in recent hours and there is escalation on the Israel-Lebanon border.
Iran ‘trying to regain deterrence’: Analyst
Qatar University’s Hassan Barari has told Al Jazeera that Iran’s attack on Israel “is an escalation” but is also “calculated” and “measured”. Barari said Iran’s mission to the UN’s statement that the attack “concludes” the matter of Israel’s attack on Iran’s Damascus Embassy shows Iran “doesn’t want any further retaliation”.
“What the Iranians are trying to do is to come up with a measured, calculated attack in order to regain deterrence and not to be seen as weak in front of their own proxies,” Barari said.
On how Iran’s attack may affect Israel’s war on Gaza, Barari said that “it all depends on how the Israelis read the situation”.
"I know some right-wing politicians in the government will see this as an opportunity because the world’s attention has shifted onto Iran-Israel and then they can do something probably horrendous in Gaza.”
Iran warns Jordan over any moves to support Israel: Report
Iran’s semi-official news agency Fars, quoting a military source, reports that Iran is watching Jordan for any moves in support of Israel during Tehran’s retaliatory attacks, warning the country may become the “next target”.
“A military-informed source said [we] are closely monitoring Jordan’s movements during the punitive attacks … and if they participate in any possible action [to back Israel], they will be the next target,” Fars stated.
Top US Democrat condemns ‘unprecedented’ attack on Israel
Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leader in the US House of Representatives, has voiced support for Israel. “Iran, a sworn enemy of the United States, has launched an unprecedented attack against our democratic ally, the State of Israel,” Jeffries said in a statement.
“America’s commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad and unbreakable. Iran will not succeed. We stand with the people of Israel during this moment of significant challenge.”
Statement in connection with Iran’s unprecedented attack against the State of Israel. pic.twitter.com/70KpoudsIj
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) April 13, 2024
RAF jets deployed to intercept any airborne attacks in Middle East: UK MoD
The Ministry of Defence says British Royal Air Force jets in the Middle East “will intercept any airborne attacks within range of our existing missions, as required” after Iran targeted Israel with drones and missiles.
“In response to increased Iranian threats and the growing risk of escalation in the Middle East, the UK Government has been working with partners across the region to encourage de-escalation and prevent further attacks,” it said in a statement.
The US and UK are so ready to start WW3 :/ Doing everything for Netanyahu. If you want to de-escalate, stop supporting your dictator wannabe. The only 'de-escalation' the US and UK know is, don't hit back when we bomb you.
Hopefully nobody gets hurt and it remains a big expensive fireworks show. But still a lot more to come :(
Ballistic missile barrage concluded: Report
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz, citing the Israeli military, reports that the ballistic missile barrage launched from Iran has now concluded and that drones and cruise missiles are now expected.
