Iran’s long-anticipated attack on Israel appears to have started, as the country has launched unmanned aerial vehicles from within Iran set to reach Israel in the next “several hours,” the Israel Defense Forces confirmed Saturday afternoon.
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In a press conference, IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the IDF is going to “try to prevent them from reaching Israeli territory.”
He added the IDF would inform the public of additional threats if necessary, while the IDF said it is on “high alert and is constantly monitoring the operational situation.”
The White House issued a statement confirmingIran’s “airborne attack against Israel,” noting President Joe Biden is being “regularly updated on the situation” by national security officials and is in “constant communication” with Israel and other allies.
“The United States will stand with the people of Israel and support their defense against these threats from Iran,” National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said in the White House statement.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.