April 13th 2024.
Iran and Israel have once again found themselves in a tense and dangerous situation. The tension began when Iran launched a massive drone strike on Israel, with over 100 explosive drones being launched at the country. The strike is believed to be a response to a suspected Israeli airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, which killed 12 people, including senior Iranian officials.
The attack was first spotted by Iraqi security forces, who noticed a huge wave of drones flying from Iran over Iraq's Sulaymaniya province. This was soon confirmed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The attack is seen as a revenge strike by Iran, and their Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed to take revenge for the deaths of seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp, including one of their top generals.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that his country will not back down from its enemies. In a statement, he said, "We will overcome all our enemies and protect ourselves from any threat with coolness and determination." Israel has been widely blamed for the strike, but has not publicly taken credit for it.
US officials have stated that they expect Iran to launch not only drones, but also cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. The drones are said to be equipped with 20kg of explosives and are expected to reach Israel at approximately 2am local time. Israeli media has also reported that cruise missiles have been launched, with a shorter flight time than the drones.
The IDF has yet to confirm whether cruise missiles are being used, but they have stated that their defense systems have been deployed and their armed forces are ready. Prime Minister Netanyahu has made it clear that Israel will not hesitate to retaliate against those who attack them.
Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has condemned the drone strike in the strongest terms. In a statement, he said, "We condemn in the strongest terms the Iranian regime's reckless attack against Israel. These strikes risk inflaming tensions and destabilizing the region." He also stated that the UK will continue to stand up for Israel's security and that of their regional partners.
The tension between the two countries has also escalated with the seizure of an Israeli-linked cargo ship by Iranian forces. The ship, with 25 crew members on board, was seized and is currently being transported to Iranian waters. This adds to the already volatile situation and has sparked fears that Iran may be trying to deplete Israel's Iron Dome defense system.
The situation is still developing and updates are expected to follow soon. The Agency will continue to provide updates on Twitter and Facebook, and you can also sign up for daily push alerts to receive the latest news directly to your device. This is a dangerous and evolving situation, and we urge everyone to stay informed and safe.
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