Iran launched the attack in response to a strike widely blamed on Israel on an Iranian consular building in Syria earlier this month.
Israel on Sunday hailed its successful air defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying it and its allies thwarted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory. But regional tensions remain high, amid fears of further escalation in the event of a possible Israeli counter-strike.
That system, along with collaboration with the U.S. and other forces, helped thwart what could have been a far more devastating assault at a time when Israel is already bogged down in its war against Hamas in Gaza and engaged in low-level fighting on its northern border with Lebanon's Hezbollah militia. Both Hamas and Hezbollah are backed by Iran."Iran launched more than 300 threats and 99% were intercepted," said Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military spokesman.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also celebrated the results, thanking the U.S. and other countries for their assistance. While thwarting the Iranian onslaught could help restore Israel's image, what it does next will be closely watched both in the region and in Western capitals. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. does"not seek escalation," and would hold talks with its allies in the coming days.The U.S., along with its allies, has sent direct messages to Tehran to warn against further escalating the conflict.
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