🇮🇷 Iran's "Operation Truthful Promise - وعده صادق" on Israel : Live Coverage

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[H3]First ever Iranian attack on Israel from Iranian soil - IDF[/H3]

A former Israeli Defense Forces spokesman, Jonathan Conricus, says "this is day one of the new Middle East - for the first time Iran is attacking Israel directly from sovereign Iranian soil".

Speaking on the BBC News Channel, he cited reports of more than 100 Iranian drones and cruise missiles heading to Israel, "with different expected times of arrival". He said "Israeli air defences are busy taking out these threats".

When asked if Israel had planned for this, he said: "I think Israel is good at planning military contingencies, but they don't always excel at the strategic part. I didn't expect the Iranians to do this, from Iranian soil. It will drag other countries, including the US, into the conflict."

Conricus added: "I think there are a few plans in the drawers, looking at targets in Iran".

He said those targets would probably be sites "concerned with arming various terror groups, such as Hezbollah, Iranian proxies in Syria, the Houthis in Yemen".

"It depends how much damage will be done in Israel - that will be the measure of how Israel will retaliate."

 

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[H2]Israeli military plans to intercept drones before they reach Israeli skies, says military official[/H2]
From CNN's Jeremy Diamond

The Israeli military intends to try and intercept drones launched by Iran before they reach Israeli skies, according to a military official.
⁠Israel anticipates that Iran may launch additional waves of drones over time and is monitoring other Iranian assets for additional types of attacks, the Israeli military official added.

 

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The UK has condemned Iran's attack on Israel, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on a statement posted on X.

"I condemn in the strongest terms the Iranian regime's reckless attack against Israel. Iran has once again demonstrated that it is intent on sowing chaos in its own backyard," Sunak's statement said.

"The UK will continue to stand up for Israel's security and that of all our regional partners, including Jordan and Iraq," it said.

"Alongside our allies, we are urgently working to stabilize the situation and prevent further escalation. No one wants to see more bloodshed."

 

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[H2]Lebanon temporarily closes airspace [/H2]
From CNN's Hamdi Alkhshali and Caroline Faraj

The Lebanese Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced Saturday that the country's airspace will be temporarily closed to all incoming, departing and transiting aircraft following regional developments.

The ministry added in a statement that the closure is a precautionary measure and is effective 1 a.m. local time until 7 a.m. Sunday.

This decision entails the complete cessation of air navigation operations at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport during the specified period.

 

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Israeli officials signaling for citizens to keep calm as schools closed and gatherings limited

Israeli officials are telling residents not to panic and to take caution as Iran launches dozens of drones toward Israel, according to CNN's Clarissa Ward.

Schools, universities and camps are closed in Israel, and there's a ban on gatherings of more than 1,000 people.

"Everyone here being urged just to keep a close eye on the news, on their phones and pay attention to what they're told to do," she reported from Tel Aviv.

The Israel Defense Forces said earlier on Saturday educational activities in Israel would be suspended and there would be limited gatherings amid fears of an attack from Iran.

 

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[H2]US air defenses intercept some Iranian drones targeting Israel, US officials say[/H2]
From CNN's Oren Liebermann

US air defense systems in the Middle East have intercepted some Iranian drones, according to two US officials.

The sources did not specify how the US intercepted the drones and where.

 

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7 min ago
[H2]IDF instructs people in northern Israel to remain close to safe spaces[/H2]
From Lauren Izso

The Israel Defense Forces has instructed residents of several parts of northern Israel to stay near protected spaces.

"In accordance with the situational assessment, residents of the northern Golan Heights, the area of Nevatim, Dimona, and Eilat are required to stay near protective spaces until further notice," the IDF said.

"Upon the activation of sirens, it is required to enter into a protected space," the statement continued. "If there is no protected space, it is required to find the most protected area possible. In any case, it is required to wait ten minutes, and no less."

The IDF said residents should wait for additional instructions from the Home Front Command.

 

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[H3]Ballistic missiles would constitute substantive attack by Iran[/H3]
James Landale
Diplomatic correspondent

Ballistic missiles have not been confirmed by the Israeli side at the moment. But if that is the case, this is a comprehensive, substantive attack by Iran.

There are reports that some missiles have been launched by Iranian allies too - including pro-Iranian Houthis in Yemen.

 

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5 min ago
[H2]UK helping backfill US in region but not actively intercepting Iranian drones[/H2]
From CNN's Jennifer Hansler

The UK is not actively deploying assets for the purpose of intercepting Iranian drones, but is providing backfill for US assets that have been redeployed from counter-ISIS operations in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, according to a source familiar.

If an Iranian drone or missile went straight into that territory, UK would operate there, but the source said this shouldn't be seen as a joint operation.

 

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This means massive attack is on, like donkey kong bhai......I think all resistance groups will attack now from different locations.

 

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8 min ago
[H2]IDF says aerial defenses fully operational and reiterates shelter instructions[/H2]
From CNN's Tamar Michaelis

Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, spokesperson for Israel Defense Forces, issued a video statement Saturday night reiterating instructions to Israeli civilians on staying in sheltered places.

"I remind you that no matter where the threat is launched from, when an alarm sounds you must enter the shelter and wait there for no less than ten minutes," Hagari said.

"We will update in real-time if you are required to stay there for a longer period. The Aerial Defense Array is fully operational and is intercepting threats wherever required, even at this very moment. At this time, numerous IAF planes are in the air, ready to counter any threat," Hagari continued.

He warned that civilians "may hear explosions from interceptions or debris falling.

"Since there are a variety of threats, the alerts may be issued across wide areas," he said. "Continue to act responsibly and calmly as you have been and adhere to the instructions. We are strong and capable of handling this event."

Hagari said he would issue further updates shortly.

 

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