Iran’s drone attack latest news: Israel braces for huge aerial assault after Tehran launches 100 kamikaze aircraft and missiles toward Tel Aviv

The US has shot down an unmanned Iranian drone headed to Israel, two US officials claim.

The Israeli military has put the northern part of the occupied Golan Heights, as well as Nevatim, Dimona and Eilat, on alert for the possible impact of Iranian drone launches early on Sunday, instructing residents to stay close to bomb shelters.

The Golan was captured from Syria during the 1967 war. Nevatim is the location of an Israeli air base. Israel has a nuclear reactor on the outskirts of Dimona. Eilat is Israel’s southern Red Sea port, which has been repeatedly attacked by Yemen’s Houthis.

Iran’s mission to the United Nations has warned the United States to “stay away” from the conflict with Israel.

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‘The matter can be considered closed. However, if the Israeli regime makes another mistake, Iran’s response will be significantly more severe. It is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, from which the US MUST STAY AWAY!’

This comes after President Joe Biden warned Iran on Friday against attacking Israel, after saying such a scenario was imminent and pledging to stand with Israel against Iran.

The European Union’s foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell, condemned the Iranian attacks on Israel on Saturday as an “unprecedented escalation.”

“The EU strongly condemns the unacceptable Iranian attack on Israel,” he wrote on platform X.

“This is an unprecedented escalation and a serious threat to regional security.”

A spokesman for Jordan’s government has denied that the kingdom has declared a state of emergency, saying media reports that it had done so were unfounded and “there was no cause for concern among citizens.”

Minister of Government Communications Muhannad Mubaideen told state news agency Petra that the government would take legal action against any media outlet spreading rumors or accusations that have not been verified.

US President Joe Biden has started his situation room meeting with national security advisers following the Iranian attacks on Israel, Reuters reports.

Yemen’s Huthi rebels launched multiple drones at Israel in coordination with Iran, security firm Ambrey said late on Saturday, adding that the projectiles were likely timed to reach Israel simultaneously.

‘Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS) have reportedly been launched by the Huthis towards Israel. The UAVs were launched in cooperation with Iran,” the company said.

“Israeli ports are seen as potential targets,” it added, warning of “collateral damage” to shipping.

British and American planes downed several Iranian drones en route to Israel over the Iraq-Syria border area, Israel’s top-rated Channel 12 TV reported, according to Reuters news agency.

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has condemned Iran’s attacks on Israel.

He said on X/Twitter: “Iran’s reckless attacks on Israel will only further inflame tensions in the Middle East.

“The UK calls on the Iranian regime to stop this serious escalation, which is in no-one’s interests.

Rishi Sunak has condemned ‘in the strongest terms’ Iran‘reckless attack’ against Israel after officials entered Jerusalem said Tehran had launched drones into the country.

The Prime Minister said Britain will “continue to stand up for Israel’s security and that of all our regional partners, including Jordan and Israel.” Iraq‘ after the regional escalation.

It comes as Tehran launched around 100 kamikaze drones towards Israel, in a “dangerous escalation” of the conflict in the region.

Iran has launched more than 100 drones and missiles to attack Israel, hitting them within hours, after Israel announced it would close all schools for fear of an impending attack from the rogue state.

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