US and UK forces help shoot down Iranian drones over Jordan, Syria and Iraq | Israel
A hastily formed coalition including the United States and Britain helped Israel shoot down Iranian drones over Jordan, Iraq and Syria in an effort to blunt the attack and prevent an uncontrolled escalation. As a massive salvo of Iranian drones and cruise missiles nears the border, Israel scrambles fighter jets to intercept the incoming projectiles, […]
Israel demands emergency meeting of UN Security Council following Iranian attack
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan sent a letter to U.N. Security Council President Vanessa Frazier requesting an emergency meeting of the council following Iran’s attack on Israel. “I confirm Israel’s request to convene a meeting of the Security Council immediately to unequivocally condemn Iran for these grave violations and immediately act to […]
US intercepts Iranian drones targeting Israel
US forces intercepted an Iranian drone targeting Israel, US defense officials said. The official said the United States “continues to shoot down Iranian-launched drones targeting Israel.” “Our military remains ready to provide additional defense support and protect U.S. forces operating in the region,” the official added. Iran launched a barrage of drones and missiles at […]
US military shoots down Iranian drones targeting Israel
The U.S. military has shot down an unspecified number of drones fired by Iran targeting Israel, according to a defense official. Iran launched a significant number of drones and missiles toward Israel on Saturday in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike that killed a senior Iranian military leader at the Iranian Consulate in Damascus, Syria. The […]
U.S. Shoots Down Some Iranian Drones Headed Toward Israel
Iran-Israel-Palestine conflict April 14, 2024 Protesters gather in Palestine Square in Tehran kiss a replica of ammunition after Iran launches drone and missile attacks on Israel. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced in the early morning hours of April 14, 2024 that drone and missile attacks are underway against Israel in retaliation for the deadly April 1 […]
Biden cuts beach trip short amid potential Iranian attack on Israel
President Biden cut short a weekend trip to his Delaware beach house and returned to the White House to monitor the Middle East crisis amid concerns about an imminent attack on Israel by Iran. The White House said Biden left Rehoboth Beach a day earlier than scheduled to consult with his national security team about […]
Israel Wonders Whether Much-touted Iranian Attack Will Actually Happen
JERUSALEM, Israel — Israelis woke up to a peaceful and quiet Saturday morning wondering if a much-hyped Iranian attack would actually happen or if it was just a bluff. Iran has been attacking Israel since October 7 through its proxies: Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and militias in Iraq. […]
Iranian Forces Take Over Israeli-Linked Cargo Ship: REPORT
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards took over a cargo ship tied to Israel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to Reuters. The Guards seized Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, which it claimed was linked to Israel, Reuters reported, citing Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency. MSC also confirmed the ship had been taken by Iranian forces and stated […]
Iranian paramilitary troops seize Portuguese ship with Israeli ties as tensions remain high
Iranian paramilitary Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces have seized a Portuguese-flagged ship owned by an Israeli billionaire, as tensions between the two countries remain high amid continued threats of attack. “UKMTO has received reports that an incident has occurred north-east of Fujairah in the UAE,” the UK Maritime Trade Operations Agency reported. “The vessel […]
Fears ramp up over Iranian attack on Israel
Americans told to avoid travel inside Israel, US troops and warships moved to positions in the Middle East, and President Biden’s warning of an attack ‘sooner rather than later’ makes retaliatory strikes by Iran against its allies possible this weekend. The US government is sensitive about sex. , a move that could spark a regional […]