Iran has launched 100s Drones, missiles at Israel.

ABC:



Israel says it is closing its airspace as it braces for an Iranian drone attack
Over 200 drones and UAVs have been launched at Israel so far, the IDF says.

WASHINGTON -- Iran has launched dozens of drones toward Israel, but it could take hours for them to reach, according to Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari, ABC News reported.

Over 100 drones have been fired at Israel by Iran, in addition to more than 100 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran, the IDF said in a press conference Saturday.

U.S. forces have shot down some of the Iranian drones headed towards Israel, a U.S. official confirmed to ABC News.

The U.S. has lots of capabilities in the region beyond what is in the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.

Dozens of Israeli Air Force jets are also airborne and a joint operational plan was devised with U.S. Central Command, according to the IDF.

Israel is closing down its airspace after midnight local time and Israel's defense systems are deployed, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Before the attack was announced, a FlyDubai flight from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Tel Aviv, Israel, turned around as it was over Saudi Arabia, flight-tracking data showed. United Airlines also canceled a Saturday flight from Newark to Tel Aviv and the return flight.

"We are prepared for any scenario, both in defense and attack," Netanyahu said in a video statement.

"The IDF is on high alert and is constantly monitoring the operational situation. The IDF Aerial Defense Array is on high alert, along with IAF fighter jets and Israeli Navy vessels that are on a defense mission in Israeli airspace. The IDF is monitoring all targets," the IDF said in a statement.

"We ask the public to adhere to and follow the instructions of the Home Front Command and the official IDF announcements regarding the matter," the statement added.


Israel has been on heightened alert since an airstrike last week killed two Iranian generals in Syria. Iran accused Israel of being behind the attack and vowed revenge. Israel has not commented on that attack.

Iranian state television announced that Tehran had launched an attack toward Israel.

"The evil regime will be punished," Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a statement on X.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it has launched extensive missile and drone operations against targets in the occupied territories, according to Tasnim, the Iranian news-agency affiliated with the branch of Iran's armed forces.

An Israeli source also confirmed to ABC News that Iran fired cruise missiles from Iraq as well.

In a post on X, the Iranian Foreign Minister said "necessary warning has been given to America."

A U.S. official has also confirmed Israel's announcement that Iran's retaliatory strike has begun.

A senior U.S. official told ABC News they now think there will be anywhere from 400 to 500 drones and missiles launched at Israel from Iraq, Syria, southern Lebanon and the Houthis but that the bulk will be launched form Iran. The drones are the same kind used in Ukraine.

President Joe Biden will meet with principals of the National Security Council to discuss events in the Middle East Saturday afternoon. The meeting will take place in the White House Situation Room, the White House confirmed.

"Iran has begun an airborne attack against Israel. President Biden is being regularly updated on the situation by his national security team," the White House said in a statement.

"This attack is likely to unfold over a number of hours. President Biden has been clear: our support for Israel's security is ironclad. The United States will stand with the people of Israel and support their defense against these threats from Iran," it added.

The U.S. will try to help Israel intercept everything possible -- not just those that pass over U.S. ships -- despite Iran informing the U.S. that they should stay out of it, a senior U.S. official confirmed to ABC News.

In the coming hours, the U.S. expects missile launches from Iran and southern Lebanon -- and maybe even the Houthis -- as well as drones, which take longer to reach target. The Iranians are trying to overwhelm the Israeli air defenses with drones and missiles coming in at different altitudes, speeds and directions -- but hitting targets at the same time, according to the official.

While the U.S. expects that most of these will be intercepted -- upwards of 85% -- the fear is that if any Israeli lives are lost, the Israeli response will be much bigger.

The target is believed to be three military bases, especially one where F-35s are kept. While these bases are relatively remote, there are towns nearby and these Iranian weapons are not completely accurate.

The U.S. has no doubt Israel will respond whether lives are lost or not. And that Iran itself will be targeted.

Sources at the White House say there's deep concern that an Iranian retaliatory strike against Israel -- and the possible Israeli response -- will widen this war.

Biden cut his weekend vacation short to consult with his national security team in preparation for this. They've been on high alert and knew this attack was imminent.

U.S. officials the military is prepared to provide assistance to defend Israel against attacks if needed.

The U.S. is already moving military assets to the region to deter Iran and help protect U.S. forces. Officials say they have been urging Iran against further escalation or attacks on U.S. forces. They've been stressing that the U.S. was not involved in the Damascus, Syria, strike earlier this month.

Does anyone know who killed the 2 generals in Syria?

Shit is about the hit the fan in a very bad way here.

It always amazes me that no one ever brings up the information that TFG gave Putin about how Mossad gathers information. This was known in 2017. Of course that information was likely shared with Iran. You would think that someone that claims to be such a defender of Israel wouldn’t give their secrets to their enemy.

AP….

”BREAKING: Biden says US forces helped Israel down 'nearly all' drones and missiles from Iran, will convene G7 leaders on response

My guess is the UK’s fighter jets may have joined the US fighter jets in shooting down some of the drones/missiles.  They have in the past.

Simpleton's using TFG's recommendations for talking points, it sounds like.

This morning I read a little snippet that Israel is planning a response to Iran’s attack.   Nothing about this possibility since I read it this morning so I’m hoping that it’s not true.

Because if it is true and Israel is planning a response attack this could escalate. 

Then what?

IMO, this is Netanyahu trying to keep the country in war mode to protect his own position. I read somebody who thought he did the original launch on purpose, knowing that Iran would respond as they did, to take the heat off about the Gaza mess and re-gather allied sympathy. I hope not. Regardless, if they "respond" to an anticipated and restrained reply to their original act, that just reinforces my belief in my first sentence.
I don't think allies will rush to help them if he does this, and I hope that cooler heads prevail.

Oh it's there.

Did you not see the US sores protests today where groups are shutting down major freeways and bridges and access to airports?

Iran thanks you for your support.

I really don’t think that Iran is doing anything that would help the people of Gaza. Iran likes to destabilize the area and doesn’t want Israel to have good relationships with others in the area. I can understand why Israel attacked the Iranian generals but also see why Iran needed to respond to that. Hopefully Israel will leave it as it is and not continue to up the ante.