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Iran's Drone Attacks on Israel Shake Middle East Tensions

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Iran's aggressive drone attacks on Israel escalate tensions in the Middle East. Find out more about the dramatic events unfolding in the region!

Iran has stirred up tensions in the Middle East with a series of drone attacks on Israel. The Iranian military launched over 100 armed drones towards Israeli territory, triggering a wave of fear and uncertainty in the region. The drones, expected to take hours to reach their targets, have put Israeli security forces on high alert, urging citizens to seek refuge in safe rooms. This latest escalation follows previous incidents of Iranian troops seizing an Israel-linked ship and launching retaliatory strikes in response to perceived Israeli aggression.

In a dramatic turn of events, Iranian commandos rappelled down from helicopters onto container ships near the Strait of Hormuz, further heightening the maritime security concerns in the strategic waterway. The aggressive actions by Iran have put neighboring countries on edge, with the US and Israel confirming an ongoing aerial attack on Israeli territory. The international community watches nervously as the situation unfolds, with tensions between Iran and Israel reaching a critical point.

Notably, Iran's bold move comes in retaliation for an alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian embassy in Syria, highlighting the deep-rooted animosity between the two nations. The escalation of conflict raises concerns about a broader regional crisis, with both Iran and Israel standing firm in their stance. As Iran launches direct strikes on Israel, the potential for a wider conflict looms large, drawing attention to the complex geopolitical dynamics at play.

Amid the escalating tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that the country's defenses are 'ready' to counter any threats. Iran's aggressive actions and Israel's steadfast defense posture set the stage for a potential showdown that could have far-reaching implications for the Middle East. As the situation continues to unfold, the world holds its breath, wary of the consequences of further escalation.

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Iran has launched a drone attack on Israel (NPR)

The drones would take hours to arrive in Israeli airspace, Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said. He warned Israelis to stay in safe rooms for 10 ...

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Iranian troops descend from helicopter to seize Israel-linked ship (BBC News)

The MSC Aries was seized by troops descending from a helicopter early on Saturday, the ship's owner says.

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Iranian commandos seize an Israeli-linked container ship near Strait ... (NPR)

Commandos from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard rappelled down from a helicopter onto a container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and seized the ...

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Israel-Gaza briefing: World watches nervously to see what Iran does ... (BBC News)

And since the Israel-Gaza war erupted six months ago, Israel has ramped up its targeting of Iran, not just destroying arms supplies and infrastructure in Syria, ...

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BREAKING: Iran launches attack on Israel in retaliation move (TheCable)

The attack is believed to be a retaliatory move following an April 1 attack by Israel on the Iranian embassy in Syria which killed seven Iranian military ...

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Iran launches dozens of drones at Israel (Aljazeera.com)

US and Israel confirm that an aerial attack on Israeli territory is under way as Jordan and Iraq close their airspace.

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Iran launches drone attack at Israel, expected to unfold 'over hours' (Reuters India)

Iran launched dozens of drones at Israel on Saturday but they will take hours to reach their targets, Israel's military said, an attack that may trigger a ...

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Iran has launched drone attacks at Israel, U.S. officials say (CNBC)

Iran launched an attack on Israel, escalating long-standing tensions between the two nations. Iran accused Israel of perpetrating a strike on its consulate ...

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Iran launches retaliatory strikes toward Israel (CNN)

Iran launched the strikes amid fears of a regional escalation following an apparent Israeli attack on an Iranian embassy complex in Syria last week.

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Iran seizes Israel-linked container vessel (Financial Times)

Tehran has vowed to respond to a suspected Israeli air strike on its consular building in Damascus.

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Iran Launches Direct Strikes On Israel, Opening Wider Conflict (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Iran had repeatedly threatened to strike Israel in retaliation for a deadly April 1 air strike on its Damascus consular building and Washington had warned ...

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Israel's Netanyahu says defences are 'ready' as Iran attacks (BBC News)

It comes as Iran launches a wave of drones at Israel, after threatening Israel with a reprisal attack.

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Iran launches attack on Israel (Financial Times)

Iran has launched more than 100 armed drones towards Israel in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike in Damascus that killed several senior Iranian ...

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Drones seen flying from direction of Iran over Iraq's Sulaymaniya ... (Reuters.com)

"Dozens of drones were spotted flying from Iran in the direction of Israel over Iraqi airspace," two Iraqi security sources also told Reuters. Iraq also ...

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Iran launches retaliatory attack on Israel with hundreds of drones ... (Reuters UK)

Iran launched a swarm of explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory, ...

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Iran's retaliatory attack against Israel, briefly explained (Vox)

Iran had threatened to respond to an assassination at its embassy, and did so Saturday, sparking fears of a wider confrontation.

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US shoots down Iranian drones bound for Israel (BBC News)

President Joe Biden met promptly with US national security officials after Iran launched its attack.

Statement from President Joe Biden on Iran's Attacks against the ... (The White House)

Earlier today, Iran—and its proxies operating out of Yemen, Syria and Iraq—launched an unprecedented air attack against military facilities in Israel.

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Iran launches drones, missiles at Israel in retaliatory attack after ... (CBS Pittsburgh)

Air raid sirens and loud booms sounded across Israel. The attack is in retaliation for an April 1 Israeli strike on an Iranian consulate in Syria.

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As tensions with Israel rise, Iranian forces seize a container ship ... (PBS)

Commandos from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard rappelled from a helicopter onto an Israeli-affiliated container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and ...

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Iran's attack on Israel: World leaders react (Reuters India)

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, in an attack that could lead to a major ...

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Booms, Sirens in Israel after Iran Launches Over 200 Missiles and ... (Arise News)

Iran has launched hundreds of drones and missiles in a revenge mission that pushes the Middle East closer to war. Booms and air raid sirens sounded across ...

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Iran-Israel attack live: Iran launches drones at Israel in retaliatory ... (BBC News)

Israel says 99% of the drones and missiles launched by Tehran were intercepted, but the alert level remains high.

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'Serious escalation': World reacts to Iran's drone, missile raids on Israel (Aljazeera.com)

Tehran had been threatening to attack Israel after an air raid on April 1, widely blamed on Israel, destroyed Iran's consulate in Syria, killing 12 people, ...

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Iran Army Says Attack On Israel 'Achieved All Its Objectives' (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Iran has said it had attacked Israel in "self-defence" following the April 1 strike on its diplomatic mission in Damascus, which was widely blamed on Israel ...

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What was in wave of Iranian attacks and how were they thwarted? (BBC News)

Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles towards Israel, the Israeli military said on Sunday. The attack included 170 drones and 30 cruise missiles, none ...

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World Reactions To Iran Strikes On Israel (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

US President Joe Biden promised “ironclad” support for Israel after holding an urgent meeting with top security officials. “I just met with my national security ...

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European leaders condemn Iran's revenge attack on Israel (POLITICO.eu)

Tehran launched more than 300 missiles and drones at Israeli targets, raising fears of a major escalation in the Israel-Hamas war.

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Israel says 300 Iranian drones and missiles downed in ... (CNBC)

U.S. President Joe Biden denounced the Iranian strike on Saturday as "unprecedented" and will convene G7 leaders to respond to Iran's "brazen attack."

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Iran missile and drone attack on Israel – what we know so far (The Guardian)

Israel's military has reported minor damage after Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles towards it late on Saturday.

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Iran-Israel attack live: Iran launches drones at Israel in retaliatory ... (BBC News)

Israel says it and its allies have intercepted the vast majority of more than 200 drones and missiles launched by Tehran.

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How Israel foiled Iran's attack (POLITICO.eu)

Iran tried to overwhelm Israel's air defenses with five hours of missile and drone strikes overnight — but the offensive failed spectacularly.

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Iran warns Israel against 'reckless' retaliation (BBC News)

More than 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel by Iran overnight, following the 1 April Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria. Israel said it ...

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Biden tells Netanyahu US will not participate in counter-strike ... (CNN)

President Joe Biden and senior members of his national security team, seeking to contain the risk of a wider regional war following a barrage of Iranian ...

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Iran warns Israel, US of 'severe response' in case of retaliation (Aljazeera.com)

Iran army chief says attack 'achieved all its goals' and the US bases are under threat if it backs Israeli retaliation.

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