In a startling midnight offensive, Iran targeted Israel with a barrage of missiles and drones. Over 300 attacks employing a mix of killer drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles have been unleashed. Sounds of explosions are reportedly echoing across many Israeli cities. The nation has gone into a state of lockdown, and the Israeli military has activated air defense systems and is on high alert. A significant majority of the missiles have been successfully intercepted. Iran has dubbed this assault 'Operation True Promise.'
- 11:36 AM
Iran Fired 300 Missiles, 99% Intercepted by Israel
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) report that Iran's midnight attack consisted of 300 missiles and drone strikes, with 99% successfully intercepted. According to military sources, the strike is deemed a strategic failure for Iran, indicating that Israel should brace for a potential counterattack.
- 11:04 AM
'Iran Wouldn't Dare If I Were President': Trump
Former U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the strikes, claiming that had he been in office, Iran would not have possessed the audacity to attack Israel. He made his stance clear in a post on his social media app, underscored by his adamant belief that Israel should never be attacked.
- 9:51 AM
'World Cannot Endure Another War': U.N. Secretary-General
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, has condemned Iran's aggression, stressing that neither the Middle East nor the world at large can bear another war. He has called for restraint and an avoidance of actions that may escalate tensions in the region.
- 9:46 AM
U.S. to Oppose Israeli Counterstrikes Against Iran
In light of Iran's attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed potential responses with U.S. President Joe Biden. Contrary to Israel's expectations, Biden stated that the U.S. would neither support nor participate in retaliatory strikes against Iran.
