Iran launched a first direct military attack against Israel on Saturday, sending drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel.
Iranian demonstrators wave a Palestinian flag during their anti-Israeli gathering at the Felestin Square in Tehran, Iran, early Sunday, April 14, 2024. Iran launched its first direct military attack against Israel Saturday. The Israeli military says Iran fired more than 100 bomb-carrying drones toward Israel. Hours later, Iran announced it had also launched much more destructive ballistic missiles. Iran launched its first direct military attack against Israel on Saturday.
Israel has missile defense systems capable of targeting ballistic missiles. However, in a massive attack involving multiple drones and missiles like the campaign launched late Saturday by Iran, the likelihood of a strike making it through is higher.The Israel Defense Forces says that it is prepared to defend itself against a massive drone attack launched by Iran.
“Our defensive and offensive capabilities are at the highest level of readiness,” he said. “Together with our partners, the Israel Defense Forces is operating at full-force to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel.”National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said Saturday that the United States"will stand with the people of Israel and support their defense against these threats from Iran.
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