(Iran, under the Shiia Islam Ayatollah's was so scared of little Israel, it talked and talked for two weeks. Funny, Iran provided full information thru intermediaries, including the exact time the drones will reach Israeli territory. This gave Israel enough time to prepare and decide how to respond)
Israel's Netanyahu says defences are 'ready' as Iran attacks
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By Raffi Berg, BBC News
Iran has launched aerial drones at Israel, appearing to mark a widely anticipated reprisal attack.
Israeli TV said the salvo was expected to reach Israel at 02:00 on Sunday (23:00 GMT on Saturday).
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had launched missiles at Israel as well as drones, Iranian state media say.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they were on high alert and "monitoring all targets". Israel's prime minster convened a meeting of his war cabinet.
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq have closed their airspaces, and Syria and Jordan have put their air defences on alert.
Iran had vowed to retaliate for an attack on its consulate in Syria on 1 April which killed seven military officers, including a top commander.
It accused Israel of carrying out that attack. Israel neither confirmed nor denied it.
Shortly before news of Iran's drone launches, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country's "defensive systems" were deployed.
"We are ready for any scenario, both defensively and offensively. The State of Israel is strong. The IDF is strong. The public is strong.
"We appreciate the US standing alongside Israel, as well as the support of Britain, France and many other countries."
After news broke of the attack, US National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said: "President Biden has been clear: our support for Israel's security is ironclad."
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68810053
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