Russia calls for restraint after Iranian strikes on Israel
Russia said on Sunday it was extremely concerned about an Iranian attack on Israel and called on all parties to exercise restraint, but said tensions would remain high until the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is resolved. Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement about the Iranian attack that it “expresses extreme concern at the new dangerous escalation […]
Assassinated Iranian general involved in ‘planning and execution’ of October 7 Hamas massacre: report
An affiliate of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran said Iranian General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, who was reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike on April 1, was killed in a mass attack of 1,200 people, including more than 30 Americans. It was revealed that he played an important role in the massacre. […]
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 […]
Jordan Joined U.S., U.K. in Intercepting Iranian Drone Attack on Israel
AMNUN, Galilee, Israel — Jordan joined the United States and Britain on Saturday night to help intercept a drone launched by Iran against Israel, according to Israeli and international news sources. Jordan’s involvement marks a potential watershed in Israeli-Arab relations, as it is one of the few instances in which an Arab state has supported […]
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 […]