By NewsBlogger Iran launched missiles towards Israel in retaliation for an Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic facility in Syria, resulting in minor damage and no casualties, with Israel successfully intercepting the majority of the munitions.
At a glance
- Iran launched missiles towards Israel in retaliation for an Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic facility in Syria.
- Israel’s air defense technology and anti-Iran allies helped intercept most of the Iranian munitions.
- President Biden moved U.S. aircraft and ballistic missile defense destroyers to support Israel.
- Israel viewed the event as a victory, with minor damage reported and international legitimacy restored.
- Leaders of the Group of Seven countries condemned Iran’s attack and urged Israel to limit retaliation.
The details
On Saturday night, Iranian missiles were launched towards Israel in retaliation for an Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic facility in Syria.
Israel’s air defense technology and network of anti-Iran allies helped intercept the majority of the Iranian munitions.
The U.S.-led regional partnership was praised for its coordination and effectiveness in facing Iran.
President Biden’s Response
President Biden highlighted the movement of U.S. aircraft and ballistic missile defense destroyers to the region to support Israel.
Iranian leaders announced that they considered the score settled after the attack.
Israel’s war cabinet was set to meet to determine the appropriate response to Iran.
Israel’s Victory
The Israeli army reported minor damage to the Nevatim air base, and one girl was hospitalized for injuries.
Israel and its allies viewed the event as a win, restoring international legitimacy and avoiding serious damage.
Israel’s air defenses successfully intercepted and thwarted the Iranian attack.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a statement praising the interception efforts.
There is uncertainty over whether Netanyahu will escalate against Iran under pressure from coalition partners.
The United States and other allies are urging Israel to limit retaliation and cool regional tensions.
Israel appeared to regain its standing in the world community after the attack.
Leaders of the Group of Seven countries condemned Iran’s attack and warned against regional escalation.
The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting following the attack.
U.N. restrictions on Iran’s missile program expired in October, leaving Israel concerned about Iran’s nuclear weapons capability.
Israel’s military performance in the attack was seen as a success after previous intelligence and security failures.
Iran launched a retaliatory wave of missiles and drones toward Israel.
Iranian-backed militant groups in Yemen, Lebanon, and Iraq congratulated Iran for the attack.
Arab governments pleaded for calm and expressed concern.
Israel was weighing its response to the attack.
Jordan shot down some Iranian projectiles, leading to criticism and accusations of protecting Israel.
Iran’s attack on Israel was telegraphed and choreographed, with no casualties.
The attack was a result of an escalatory cycle that Israel set in motion on April 1. Iran and its allies suggested they would respond directly to Israel after senior commanders were killed.
The attack aimed to show Iran as a resistance leader and advance its reputation.
The majority of weapons fired at Israel came from Iran.
Hezbollah engaged in tit-for-tat fire along the border with Israel but seemed wary of all-out war.
Iranian-backed militias in Iraq did not join the attack.
Yemen’s Houthi militia downplayed their involvement in the attack.
Iran’s allies showed a willingness to attack Israel but sensitivity to domestic concerns during the Gaza war.
Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones toward Israel late Saturday.
President Biden condemned the attack and spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Allies, including Germany, Canada, France, and Britain, reaffirmed their support for Israel.
Iranian state media said the attack was in retaliation for an Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic compound in Syria.
Hamas expressed support for Iran’s attack on Israel.
Israel has carried out strikes in Syria against Iran and its allies for years.
Iran’s supreme leader promised that his country would avenge the Damascus attack.
U.N. Secretary General António Guterres condemned the strike.
U.S. officials believed Israel should have informed them ahead of time about the strike.
U.S. military forces in the Middle East intercepted “dozens” of Iranian drones and missiles.
U.S. military forces remain “postured” to protect U.S. troops and support Israel’s defense.
Biden directed aircraft and ballistic missile defense destroyers to be sent to the region.
Iran has funded attacks on Israel in the decades before Israel’s war in Gaza.
Hezbollah has been firing rockets into Israel since the start of the war.
Iran supports Houthi rebels by smuggling weapons to Yemen.
Israel and Iran have been waging a covert war of assassinations and sabotage for years.
Israel’s main focus for attacks on Iran has been the country’s nuclear program.
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| washingtonpost.com |
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| – On Saturday night, Iranian missiles were launched towards Israel in retaliation for an Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic facility in Syria – Israel’s air defense technology and network of anti-Iran allies helped intercept the majority of the Iranian munitions – The U.S.-led regional partnership was praised for its coordination and effectiveness in facing Iran – President Biden highlighted the movement of U.S. aircraft and ballistic missile defense destroyers to the region to support Israel – Iranian leaders announced that they considered the score settled after the attack – Israel’s war cabinet was set to meet to determine the appropriate response to Iran – The Israeli army reported minor damage to the Nevatim air base and one girl hospitalized for injuries – Israel and its allies viewed the event as a win, restoring international legitimacy and avoiding serious damage – Israel’s air defenses successfully intercepted and thwarted the Iranian attack – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a statement praising the interception efforts – There is uncertainty over whether Netanyahu will escalate against Iran under pressure from coalition partners – The United States and other allies are urging Israel to limit retaliation and cool regional tensions – Israel appeared to regain standing in the world community after the attack – Leaders of the Group of Seven countries condemned Iran’s attack and warned against regional escalation – The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting following the attack – U.N. restrictions on Iran’s missile program expired in October, leaving Israel concerned about Iran’s nuclear weapons capability – Israel’s military performance in the attack was seen as a success after previous intelligence and security failures |
| washingtonpost.com |
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| – Iran launched a retaliatory wave of missiles and drones toward Israel – Iranian-backed militant groups in Yemen, Lebanon, and Iraq congratulated Iran for the attack – Arab governments pleaded for calm and expressed concern – Israel was weighing its response to the attack – Jordan shot down some Iranian projectiles, leading to criticism and accusations of protecting Israel – Iran’s attack on Israel was telegraphed and choreographed, with no casualties – The attack was a result of an escalatory cycle that Israel set in motion on April 1 – Iran and its allies suggested they would respond directly to Israel after senior commanders were killed – The attack aimed to show Iran as a resistance leader and advance its reputation – The majority of weapons fired at Israel came from Iran – Hezbollah engaged in tit-for-tat fire along the border with Israel but seemed wary of all-out war – Iranian-backed militias in Iraq did not join the attack – Yemen’s Houthi militia downplayed their involvement in the attack – Iran’s allies showed willingness to attack Israel but sensitivity to domestic concerns during the Gaza war. |
| washingtonpost.com |
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| – Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones toward Israel late Saturday – President Biden condemned the attack and spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – Allies including Germany, Canada, France, and Britain reaffirmed their support for Israel – Iranian state media said the attack was in retaliation for an Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic compound in Syria – Hamas expressed support for Iran’s attack on Israel – Israel has carried out strikes in Syria against Iran and its allies for years – Iran’s supreme leader promised that his country would avenge the Damascus attack – U.N. Secretary General António Guterres condemned the strike – U.S. officials believed Israel should have informed them ahead of time about the strike – U.S. military forces in the Middle East intercepted “dozens” of Iranian drones and missiles – U.S. military forces remain “postured” to protect U.S. troops and support Israel’s defense – Biden directed aircraft and ballistic missile defense destroyers to be sent to the region – Iran has funded attacks on Israel in the decades before Israel’s war in Gaza – Hezbollah has been firing rockets into Israel since the start of the war – Iran supports Houthi rebels by smuggling weapons to Yemen – Israel and Iran have been waging a covert war of assassinations and sabotage for years – Israel’s main focus for attacks in Iran has been the country’s nuclear program |
