Iran’s Retaliatory Strike:
Israel and its allies report intercepting most of the 300 drones and missiles launched by Iran. Despite this, there were some hits on Israeli territory, including at an IDF base in southern Israel, resulting in a child’s injury.
This marks the first time Iran has directly targeted Israel from its own soil in retaliation for an Israeli strike that killed an Iranian military commander in Damascus earlier this month.
Sirens blared across Israel, and loud explosions rocked Jerusalem, with air defense systems engaging objects over the city.
President Biden assured Israel of America’s steadfast support, stating that the US assisted in neutralizing most of the incoming drones and missiles.
UK Defence Minister Grant Shapps condemned the attack and announced the deployment of additional RAF jets to the region in response to the escalating tensions.
The situation remains tense, with both Israel and Iran engaging in retaliatory measures, raising concerns about further instability in the region.