This terrifying map shows the route Iran’s strike force of 100 drones will take to strike Israel as the Middle East teeters on the brink of all-out war.
Following the bombing of one of its embassies in Syria earlier this week, Iran launched an attack on Israel by sending drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles at Israeli targets.
Iran’s military has said the drones will “soon reach the occupied territories” after flying for almost an hour.
Dramatic footage shows the moment Israel fires rockets to intercept the aerial bombardment, with explosions lighting up the sky.
It comes as the Ministry of Defense has confirmed that RAF jets 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 hit Israel
Iran has threatened to retaliate against Israel for razing its embassy in Damascus, Syria
About a hundred drones and missiles were fired at Israel
The salvo of missiles and drones begins to invade Israeli airspace
Iranians were seen celebrating as the missiles and drones began hitting Israel
The Yemen-based Houthis also claim to have fired “dozens” of rockets at an IDF base in northeastern Israel. It is currently unknown whether the Houthi attacks are related to Iran’s salvo.
Britain, one of Israel’s closest allies, and other countries 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 Vice 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 for this large-scale attack from Iran. ‘
The IDF said: ‘The air defense force is on high alert, at the same time as the air force aircraft and naval ships that are on a mission to protect the country’s airspace. The IDF is monitoring all targets.
“We ask the public to adhere to the Home Front Command’s instructions and official IDF announcements on this matter.”
Israel’s allies have begun sending military resources to help Israel.
According to unconfirmed reports, British fighter jets have reportedly ‘shot down’ Iranian drones over the Syrian border. Pictured: an RAF Typhoon jet
Iran launched a terrifying attack on Israel by sending about 100 drones. In the photo: Iranian drones during a military training exercise
Israeli schools have been closed in response to threats from Iran
Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated dramatically 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 carry approximately 2,500 Marines. The US also has several guided missile destroyers, including the Carney, in the area.
US bases in Iraq have been put on full alert and will also attempt to shoot down missiles and drones aimed at Israel. In addition, the US has two destroyers and a cruiser in the Red Sea fully armed with anti-missile weapons and they too have orders to shoot down any Israeli missiles or drones.
But Iran has threatened the US if it gets involved in the row, claiming it is only a conflict between Iran and Israel.
The Iranian Mission to the UN wrote about
‘The matter can be considered closed. However, if the Israeli regime makes another mistake, Iran’s response will be significantly more severe. It is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, from which the US MUST STAY AWAY!’
