breaking News: Iran Attack on Israel

Breaking News: Iran Launches Unprecedented Attack on Israel

Here’s what we know:

Attack Details:
- Iran launched a massive assault involving over 300 drones and missiles toward Israel.
- Remarkably, more than 99% of these projectiles were intercepted by Israel’s aerial defenses.
- The attack caused only “minor damage” to a military base and resulted in injuries to a 10-year-old girl ².
- This retaliation came after Israel struck Iran’s consular building in Syria, resulting in the deaths of two top Iranian commanders ².
Ongoing Tensions:
- Iranian military officials have warned of a “much larger” attack if Israel retaliates further.
- They also cautioned that U.S. bases could be targeted if the U.S. supports an Israeli military response ².
- Some U.S. officials are concerned that Israel might act swiftly without fully considering the potential fallout ².
- The White House believes Israel isn’t seeking a wider war with Iran, but uncertainty remains ².
International Response:
- President Joe Biden will convene a meeting of G7 leaders to discuss a “united diplomatic response” to the attack.
- The United Nations Security Council will also meet amid fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East, while the Israel-Hamas war continues to devastate the Gaza Strip ².

Iranians Gather in Tehran:
- Demonstrators in Tehran waved Iranian and Palestinian flags in response to the attack on Israel.
- The strike involved both drones and missiles, marking an unprecedented direct assault by Iran ².
Biden’s Assurance:
- President Biden reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security.
- U.S. military forces assisted Israel in intercepting most of the incoming drones and missiles.
- Biden praised Israel’s ability to fend off attacks as a signal to those threatening Israel’s security ².

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