This terrifying map shows the route Iran’s 100-drone strike force will take to attack Israel as the Middle East teeters on the brink of full-scale war.
Following the bombing of one of its embassies in Syria earlier this week, Iran launched an attack against Israel by sending drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles towards Israeli targets.
Iran’s military has said the drones will “arrive soon in the occupied territories,” after flying for almost an hour.
Dramatic images show the moment Israel fires missiles to intercept the aerial bombardment, with explosions lighting up the sky.
It comes as the Ministry of Defense confirmed that RAF aircraft have been moved to the Middle East to “encourage de-escalation”.
This is a look at the route Iran’s strike force of 100 kamikaze drones will take to attack Israel.
Iran has threatened to take revenge on Israel for razing its embassy in Damascus, Syria.
A hundred drones and missiles were fired at Israel
A barrage of missiles and drones has begun to penetrate Israeli airspace
Iranians were seen celebrating when missiles and drones began attacking Israel.
The Yemen-based Houthis have also claimed to have fired “dozens” of rockets towards an IDF base in northeastern Israel. It is currently unknown whether the Houthi attacks are related to the Iran salvo.
The United Kingdom, one of Israel’s closest allies, and other nations have reportedly begun supporting Israel by sending fighter jets to shoot down the drones and missiles. US officials added that their military also intercepted drones and missiles heading towards Israel.
IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the Iranian attack was “a serious and dangerous escalation” of tensions, adding: “Our defensive and offensive capabilities are at the highest level of readiness ahead of this large-scale attack. scale of Iran”. ‘
The IDF said: ‘The air defense array is on high alert at the same time as Air Force aircraft and Navy ships that have the mission of protecting the country’s skies. The IDF is monitoring all targets.
“We ask the public to respect and follow the instructions of the Home Front Command and the IDF’s official announcements on this matter.”
Israel’s allies have begun sending military assets to assist Israel.
According to unconfirmed reports, British aircraft have “shot down” Iranian drones over the border with Syria. Pictured: An RAF Typhoon aircraft
Iran launched a terrifying attack against Israel by sending some 100 drones. Pictured: Iranian drones during a military training exercise.
Israeli schools have been closed in response to threats from Iran.
Tensions between Israel and Iran have increased enormously in recent weeks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: “The State of Israel is strong, the IDF is strong, the people of Israel are strong.”
US congressional sources say the amphibious warship Bataan is leading a US naval task force in the eastern Mediterranean. The Bataan has two support ships and together they have around 2,500 marines on board. The United States also has several guided missile destroyers, including the Carney, in the area.
US bases in Iraq have been placed on high alert and will also attempt to shoot down missiles and drones aimed at Israel. Additionally, the United States has two destroyers and a cruiser in the Red Sea that are fully armed with anti-missile weapons and are also under orders to shoot down any Israeli missiles or drones.
But Iran has threatened the United States if it becomes involved in the dispute, claiming it is a conflict only between Iran and Israel.
Iran’s mission to the UN wrote in Damascus.
‘The matter can be considered concluded. However, if the Israeli regime makes another mistake, Iran’s response will be considerably more severe. It’s a conflict between Iran and the rogue regime in Israel, which the United States MUST STAY AWAY from!’