Israel says most of Iranian missiles intercepted

Israel said on Saturday that most of the missiles launched by Iran were intercepted by Israeli and allied defense systems outside the country.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a telegram that the “vast majority” of dozens of Iranian surface-to-surface missiles were seen approaching Israeli territory and were “successfully intercepted” by the country’s air defenses with assistance. reported. Allied nations, including the U.S. military.

The Israeli military announced that “a small number of bullets were confirmed at IDF bases in southern Israel, causing minor damage to infrastructure.”

Iranian state media reported that Ramon Air Base in southern Israel had been hit by seven missiles, and that there had also been a successful attack on Nevatim Air Base, one of Israel’s largest air bases.

The United States, along with the Jordanian Air Force, is working with Israel to intercept Iranian missiles and drones.

Iran launched a wave of drone and missile attacks against Israel late Saturday night local time, and the attacks continue.

Israel is on high alert, deploying air force and naval assets and keeping its Iron Dome air defense system on maximum alert.

The Iranian attack was expected after Tehran had made extensive threats against Israel for more than a week in the wake of an Israeli attack earlier this month that allegedly killed two senior Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officers. was.

Iran said attacking the consulate near its embassy was tantamount to attacking Iranian soil and vowed to retaliate. The loss of officers was also a major blow to Iran.

The White House previously assessed earlier Saturday that the Iranian attack would last several hours.