Iran Reportedly Launches Over 300 Drones & Missiles At Israel
Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles at Israel. However, most were intercepted.
According to the Associated Press, it was a retaliatory attack resulting from Israelâs strike on Syria. As a result, two Iranian generals died.
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Was Any Damage Caused On Israel Soil?
Hundreds of drones targeted Israel on Saturday evening. Iran released 170 drones and 30 cruise missiles. Additionally, 120 ballistic missiles. Most of the weapons were destroyed. Contrarily, some ballistic missiles reached Israel. However, there was no significant damage.
Daniel Hagari, an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson, confirmed an air base was hit. Although there were no causalities, minor damage was recorded.
A 10-year-old girl was âseverely injured by shrapnel,â Hagari stated. However, he was not aware of casualties.
Israelâs military forces use a system called the Arrow system. It eliminated ballistic missiles and caught most of the air strikes.
Israel admitted there were âstrategic partnersâ that assisted.
What Did Biden Say?
President Joe Biden stated the US caught ânearlyâ all the weapons.
âAt my direction, to support the defense of Israel, the US military moved aircraft and ballistic missile defense destroyers to the region over the course of the past week,â he said.
Furthermore, Hagari considered the interception âa very significant strategic success.â
Moreover, the leader of the free world stated he would gather allies to plan a united response.
Why Did Iran Attack Israel?
This is Iranâs first bombing of Israel. Roughly two weeks ago, Iran suspected Israeli forces bombed their territory. As a result, two Iranian generals were killed in a consular building.
The United Nations opposed Iranâs actions. Furthermore, France stated Iran âis risking a potential military escalation.â Moreover, the Brits said the air attacks were âreckless.â
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