Iranian Attacks Unpacked: What Happened and How Defenses Held Strong

Iranian Attacks Unpacked: What Happened and How Defenses
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Iranian Attacks Unpacked: What Happened and How Defenses Held Strong

What Happened:

  • Iran carried out strikes against Israeli territory for the first time.
  • Air raid alerts went off in Israel, and residents were urged to seek shelter as air defenses were activated.
  • Interceptions occurred across Israel as drones and missiles were shot down before reaching Israeli territory.

Nature of the Attack:

  • Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles towards Israel, including drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
  • The attack involved multiple countries, with projectiles fired from Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.

Response and Interception:

  • Israeli and allied forces intercepted the majority of incoming drones and missiles, with approximately 99% intercepted.
  • US forces assisted Israel in intercepting the attacks, deploying aircraft and warships to the region before the attack.
  • UK RAF Typhoon jets and Jordanian forces also participated in intercepting drones and missiles.

Damage and Casualties:

  • Some ballistic missiles reached Israeli territory, causing limited damage.
  • One missile lightly hit the Nevatim Air Force base in southern Israel, causing injuries to a 10-year-old girl from a Bedouin Arab community.
  • Shrapnel also fell on Jordanian territory, causing no significant damage or injuries.

Reactions and Future Actions:

  • Israeli officials have promised a significant response to the attack.
  • Iran warned of a larger response if Israel retaliated and threatened to target US bases if the US participated in any Israeli retaliation.
  • The UN Security Council is set to meet to discuss the situation, and US President Biden will convene the leaders of the G7 to coordinate a diplomatic response.

The situation remains tense as both Iran and Israel assess their next steps amidst growing international concern and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.

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