France conducts interception mission during Iranian attacks on Israel: French Foreign Minister
French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourn said on Sunday that France carried out an interception mission during Iran’s attack on Israel.
“We took our responsibilities… we carried out the interception mission,” he told the France 2 television channel.
However, the French Foreign Minister refrained from giving further explanation in this regard.
Israel’s chief military spokesman said on Sunday that France was also on the list of countries to defend against an Iranian attack.
Charge d’Affaires of the Iranian Embassy in London: British Foreign Office
Britain’s Foreign Office summoned the charge d’affaires of Iran’s embassy in London on Sunday.
Britain summoned the charge d’affaires of the Iranian embassy in London on Sunday over Iran’s attacks on Israel, the British Foreign Office said in a statement.
The Foreign Office said in a statement: ‘The UK condemns in the strongest possible terms Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack on Israel, as well as the violation of Jordanian and Iraqi airspace.
“This was a very dangerous and unnecessary escalation by Iran at a time of great tension in the Middle East.”
According to White House officials, US President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu that the US will not participate in any Israeli retaliation against Iran.
According to the Reuters news agency, the White House said in a statement on Sunday that “President Joe Biden said he has told Netanyahu that Israel has a remarkable ability to defend against and defeat extraordinary attacks.” has demonstrated.’
However, President Biden did not say in the statement whether he and Netanyahu had discussed a possible Israeli response or possible US intervention.
“The United States will continue to help Israel defend itself, but it does not want war with Iran,” White House top national security spokesman John Kirby told ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday.
When asked if the US would support Israel’s retaliation against Iran? So John Kirby said, “We are determined to defend Israel and help Israel defend itself.”
However, he also said that ‘as the president has said many times, we do not want a wider war in the region. We do not want war with Iran. And I think I’ll leave it at that.’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian addressing a press conference in Damascus on April 8, 2024 (AFP)
Neighboring countries were informed 72 hours before the attack on Israel: Iranian Foreign Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian said on Sunday that Iran had informed its neighbors 72 hours before its ‘retaliatory attack’ on Israel.
According to the Reuters news agency, Hossein Amir Abdullahian said in a press conference that “72 hours before our operation, we informed our friends and neighbors in the region that Iran’s response against Israel is certain, legal and irrevocable.” .’
British jets shoot down several Iranian drones: Rishi Sink
British Prime Minister Rishi Singh has condemned the Iranian attack on Israel on Sunday, saying that British fighter jets shot down several Iranian drones.
According to the Reuters news agency, Rishi Shankar told the media that “I confirm that our planes have shot down several Iranian drones.”
He has said that ‘if this attack had been successful, it would have been difficult to describe its impact on regional stability. We stand by the security of Israel and the wider region, which of course is critical to our security at home as well. What we need now is for peace to prevail.’
If Israel and its allies take action, they will respond strongly: Iranian president
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned Israel and its allies on Sunday against any “reckless” action after Tehran launched a drone and missile attack on Israel in response to an attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. Hold on.
According to the news agency AFP, Raisi said in a statement that “if the Zionist government (Israel) or its supporters show negligence, they will be given a decisive and more severe response.”
Attack on Israel achieved all objectives: Iranian military chief
The Iranian military said on Sunday that its drone and missile strikes against Israel in response to an attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus had ‘achieved all their objectives.’
“Operation Onest Operation … from last night to this morning was successfully completed and achieved all its objectives,” Iranian army chief of staff Mohammad Baqeri told state TV.
He said that Iran has sent a message to the US through the Swiss embassy that if it participates in Zionist activities through its bases or military assets in the region and it is proven to us, then its bases, assets in the region will be destroyed. And there will be no security for the personnel.’
Meanwhile, Iran’s mission to the United Nations said in a post on X that ‘this issue should be considered closed.’
The Iranian mission warned that if the Israeli government made another mistake, Iran’s response would be much harsher.
Almost all Iranian drones, missiles shot down: US
US President Joe Biden has said that US forces have helped shoot down almost all drones and missiles fired by Iran at Israel.
Between Saturday and Sunday, Iran attacked Israel with more than 100 drones and missiles.
Following the attack, the US president assured Israel of his ‘full support’ after an emergency meeting with top security officials.
He said after the meeting that Iran and its agents in Yemen, Syria and Iraq carried out extraordinary air attacks on Israeli military installations, I condemn these attacks in the strongest terms.
He said that after the potential Iranian threat became clear, he had recently ordered American military aircraft and ballistic missile defense destroyers to be ready in the Middle East.
“Thanks to these deployments and the extraordinary skill of our troops, we helped Israel shoot down nearly all incoming drones and missiles,” Biden said.
The US president added that he spoke to Netanyahu to reiterate America’s ironclad commitment to Israel’s security.
He clearly said that no US military or installation was attacked by Iran.
Biden said he would call on his fellow leaders of the G-7 group of wealthy nations to cooperate in a “unified diplomatic response” to Iran’s “brutal” attack.
“I just met with our national security team for an update on Iran’s attacks on Israel,” he said, posting a photo of the meeting at the White House on social media platform X.
“We are fully committed to protecting Israel from Iran and its proxies.”
President Biden meets with his national security team at the White House on April 13, 2024, following Iran’s drone and missile attack on Israel (AFP)
Iran attacks Israel with drones and cruise missiles: IRGC
Iran launched an attack on Israel with more than 100 drones and cruise missiles in response to the killing of seven Revolutionary Guard officers in an air strike on its consulate compound in Damascus on April 1.
According to news agency AF, Iran insists it acted in “self-defense” after its diplomatic mission in Damascus was targeted. He hoped that his move would not increase tensions further and ‘the matter can be considered over.’
According to Israeli officials, their defense system has been activated in response. According to Reuters, Hagari, the chief spokesman for the Israeli army, said during a press conference that it would take several hours for the drones to reach Israel.
Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari acknowledged on Sunday that Iranian airstrikes caused ‘minor damage’ to an Israeli base.
Rear Admiral Hagari said in a statement that only a few missiles landed in Israeli territory, causing minor damage to a military base in the south.
Iran’s official news agency IRNA previously reported that “Israel’s most important airport in the Negev was a successful target of the Khyber missile.”
“Images and data show that the base is severely damaged,” the report said.
Iran’s state television said half of the missiles successfully hit their targets.
The Israeli military says most of Iran’s missiles have been shot down. However, he added that the attack is still going on.
Iranian drones flew from Kermanshah, Dukoha, western Iran and other areas.
On the other hand, a security source told Al-Arabiya news channel that Iranian drones passed through Nasiriyah and Maysan areas in Iraq.
Three security sources told Reuters that several drones sent from the direction of Iran were seen flying over the Iraqi province of Sulaymaniyah.
Al Arabiya sources also reported that the missile attack started from the Iranian border with Iraq’s Diyala governorate.
The British Maritime Security Agency has reported that the Houthis have also fired rockets towards Israel.
Iran launches more than 200 drones and missiles: Israel
An Israeli military official said Iran has sent more than 100 drones to Israel and more drones may be sent over time.
According to Israeli media claims, some drones have entered Israeli territory.
According to a military spokesman, Iran launched more than 200 drone, ballistic and cruise missiles at Israel and the attack is ongoing.
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a statement that the Iranian government has sent a large array of more than 200 killer drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. He said that a girl was injured in the attack.
America should not be part of attacks on Iranian interests: Pasdran revolution’s warning
According to a report by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency, the Revolutionary Guard has warned the United States not to support or participate in attacks against Iranian interests.
In a statement on Sunday morning, the Revolutionary Guards said that major military targets had been successfully hit in Iranian strikes on Israel.
The statement warned the US and Israel that any threat by any country against Iran’s interests would be met with a bilateral and proportionate response.
Jordan, Iraq and Israel opened airspace
Jordan, Iraq and Israel opened their airspace on Sunday after Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Israel.
Jordan reopened its airspace late last night after closing it due to Iranian missiles, Jordanian state television quoted aviation officials as saying.
Iraq’s aviation authority said that the country’s airspace has been reopened after the security threats have been overcome.
The Israeli Airport Authority says the country reopened its airspace at 7:30 a.m. local time.
China expressed concern over escalation of tensions
In a statement, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions after Iran launched drones and missiles against Israel.
In response to a question about Iran’s attacks, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said China urges relevant parties to exercise restraint to avoid further escalation of tensions.
The spokesman said the round of tensions was a ‘outgrowth of the Gaza conflict’ and that ending the conflict was a ‘top priority’ – Reuters
We Will Win: Israeli Prime Minister
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has said that Israel will win after stopping Iranian drone and missile attacks.
In a short post on social media website X, he wrote, ‘We stopped, we turned, we will win together.’
The Israeli military said on Sunday that Iran fired more than 300 drones and missiles overnight, 99 percent of which were shot down.
In a televised briefing, Chief Military Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the armed forces were discussing full alert and response proposals.
He described Iran’s actions as “extremely serious” and said it was “pushing the region towards tension.” – Reuters
US ‘shot down dozens of Iranian missiles’
Three US government officials told Reuters news agency that the US military has shot down dozens of missiles heading towards Israel.
Hizbullah’s fresh attack on Israeli military bases with rockets
Hezbollah in Lebanon said on Sunday it had launched a new series of rockets into the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Hezbollah said in a statement that it fired “dozens of Katyusha rockets” at three Israeli military bases in the Golan.
Israel seized the Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War – (AFP)
Israelis will oppose action: US
According to Reuters, Executives quoted senior White House officials as saying that President Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu that the United States will oppose Israel’s attack on Iran.
Reuters reported that US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the US does not want a conflict with Iran, but we will not hesitate to act to defend Israel and protect our forces.
The joy of people on the streets of Iran
Thousands of people took to the streets in Iran early Sunday morning to show support for drone and missile strikes against Israel. Protesters were waving Iranian and Palestinian national flags.
People take to the streets in Tehran carrying national flags of Iran and Palestine after Iran’s drone and missile attack on Israel on April 14, 2024 (AFP)
Demonstrators chanted ‘Death to Israel’ and ‘Death to America’ in Tehran’s Palestine Square shortly after the Revolutionary Guards announced the launch of Operation ‘Honest Promise’.
A mural was unveiled in the square that reads ‘The next slap is scarier.’
An emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council has been called
Following the attack, an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was convened on Sunday at Israel’s request.
According to the French news agency AFP, the President of the Security Council told the media on Saturday evening that it is planned to convene an emergency meeting of the Security Council at 4:00 PM on Sunday at the request of Israel.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has condemned the serious situation caused by the attack.
“I am deeply concerned about the very real risk of a major catastrophic escalation of tensions across the region,” he added.
He called on the parties to ‘avoid any action that could lead to a major military conflict on multiple fronts in the Middle East.’
Aid workers walk through the rubble of a building attached to the Iranian embassy in Damascus, a day after an air strike on April 2, 2024 (Louai Besara/AFP)
Ballistic missiles
Israel’s Channel 12 reported that Iran had launched dozens of drones at targets in Israel. Retired Israeli general Amos Yadlin, in an interview with the channel, said that the drones are armed with 20 kilograms of explosives and the Israeli air defense is ready to shoot them down.
Sources revealed to the official Iranian news agency that Tehran has also fired ballistic missiles towards Israel.
Hezbollah also fired rockets
Meanwhile, the Lebanese Hezbollah has announced that it has bombed an Israeli military position in the Golan Heights. Dozens of Katyusha rockets have been fired at Israeli barracks in the Golan.
According to IRNA, three Yemeni drones were also fired at the time of the missile and drone attack on Israel’s bases by Iran.
British maritime security company Ambry has claimed that ‘the drones were launched with the support of Iran.’
Saudi Arabia expressed concern
The Saudi Press Agency quoted a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as saying that Saudi Arabia expressed deep concern over the escalation of military tensions in the Middle East and urged all parties involved to exercise restraint.
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According to the Saudi Press Agency, the foreign ministry warned of “serious consequences” for the region and its people from the dangers of a wider war.
In the report of Saudi Arabia’s official news agency SPA, it was said that the Saudi Ministry confirmed the position of Saudi Arabia and said that the Security Council needs to accept its responsibility to maintain international peace and security. is, especially in a region that is highly sensitive to global peace and security, and to prevent the escalation of a crisis that would have dire consequences if extended.’
Iraqi airspace closed
Iraq announced that it would close its airspace and suspend air traffic.
Transport Minister Razzaq Al-Saadawi said that air traffic was stopped by closing the Iraqi airspace.
Syria has put Russian-made Pantsir surface-to-air defense systems and key bases near Damascus on high alert in anticipation of an Israeli attack.
Israel is expected to retaliate against its military bases and installations and may target armed factions loyal to Iran in Syria, the sources said.
Israel educational institutions closed
Israel has announced the closure of schools across the country in view of possible attacks from Iran and security concerns, banning educational activities as well as public gatherings.
Israel’s air defense is ready and dozens of planes are currently in the air, military spokesman Daniel Hagari said in a televised statement.
Apart from this, a ban has also been imposed on gathering of 1000 or more people or gathering at one place in the country.
United States
US National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson on attacks against Israel Expression In confirming the attack, President Biden is being regularly briefed on the situation by his national security team and has met with him at the White House.
He said that his team is in constant contact with the Israeli authorities as well as other allies. The attack is likely to happen in several hours. ‘
President Biden has made it clear that his support for Israel’s security is strong. “The United States will stand with the people of Israel and support their defense against these threats from Iran.”
Condemnation of Germany
A spokesman for German Chancellor Olaf Schulz during his visit to China said the chancellor had condemned the Iranian airstrikes in the ‘strongest possible terms’.
“With this irresponsible and unjustified attack, Iran is risking regional chaos,” spokesman Stephen Habstreit said.
He said that ‘Germany stands by the side of Israel. We will discuss further responses with our G7 partners and allies.’
