Iran hits Israeli air base with ballistic missiles – media
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Media: Iran hit Israeli airbase in the Negev desert with ballistic missiles
Iran hit an Israeli airbase in the Negev desert with Khaybar ballistic missiles, IRNA reported.
Earlier, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, an elite unit of the Iranian army) reported that the strike on Israel destroyed “important military targets in the territories occupied by Israel.” As noted, the strike was carried out after previous warnings, in “response to the crimes” of Israel.
As reported, Iran attacked Israeli territory with kamikaze drones on Saturday evening. Media citing Israeli authorities reported that Iran launched “hundreds” of attack drones into Israel. The reason is the recent Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. Later it became known about the launch of ballistic and cruise missiles against Israel. At the same time, a report by the Israeli Kan radio station said that Israel was attacked by drones not only from Iran, but also from Yemen.
Israeli authorities confirmed the launch of drones from Iran. The Pentagon confirmed Iran’s attack on Israel. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French Foreign Minister and Borrell, on behalf of the EU, condemned the Iranian attack. Explosions were heard in the sky over Jerusalem, AFP reported. It is also reported that air raid sirens sounded in southern Israel, and then throughout the country. The US and UK air forces reported “hundreds” of drones destroyed.
Iran’s mission to the UN has appealed to US authorities, urging them to “stay away” from the conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv. The statement said that the Iranian army’s attack on Israeli territory was self-defense.
Earlier, the United States considered it likely that Iran could attack Israel on Sunday morning. The day before, US President Joe Biden called on Iran not to attack Israel.
The White House reported that the American leader interrupted his day off and returned to his workplace in order to consult with security advisers on the escalating situation in the Middle East.
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