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2024 Iranian strikes against Israel
Part of the 2024 Israel-Iran conflict, Iran–Israel proxy conflict, Iran–Israel conflict during the Syrian civil war, and Israel–Hamas war
Date13 April 2024[5]
Location
Iran and Israel
Status Ongoing
Belligerents
Iran Iran
Houthis[1]

Israel Israel

Supported by:
 United States[2]
 United Kingdom[3][4]
Commanders and leaders
Iran Ali Khamenei
Iran Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani
Iran Hossein Salami
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi		 Israel Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel Yoav Gallant
Units involved

IRGC

 Israel Defense Forces

Strength
400–500 Shahed drones, cruise and ballistic missiles[6] Iron Dome air defense system

On 13 April 2024, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), in coordination with the Yemeni Houthi militant group,[1] launched an attack on Israel codenamed Operation Truthful Promise (Persian: وعده صادق, romanized: va'de-ye sadeq)[7] using drones, cruise and ballistic missiles.[5] The attacks are launched in response to the Israeli bombing of the Iranian embassy in Damascus on 1 April[8]. . This is the first direct military confrontation between the two countries since the beginning of the Iran–Israel conflict.

Background

Main articles: Israel–Hamas war, Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present), and Israeli bombing of the Iranian embassy in Damascus

On 7 October 2023, Hamas, a militant organization with support from Iran and Qatar, carried out an attack in southern Israel, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 individuals.[9][10] Israel responded by launching the ongoing Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in the deaths of more than 33,000 people so far, and Iran has accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians of Gaza.[11][12]

After 7 October, the Iranian-backed proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon began attacking northern Israel.[13] There have been over 4,400 violent incidents recorded between Hezbollah and Israel since the start of the war,[14] and approximately 100,000 Israelis have been evacuated from northern Israel since the beginning of the conflict.[15]

On 1 April 2024, the Iranian consulate annex building adjacent to the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, was struck by an Israeli airstrike, killing 16 people, including Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior Quds Force commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and seven other IRGC officers. Soon after the attack, Iran vowed revenge,[16] with reports suggesting this as a potential motive for the airstrike.[17] Iran claimed the building was part of the embassy compound, while Israel maintained it was a building used by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and located outside the fenced compound of the embassy.[18][19] Many countries and international organizations condemned the attack. The United States denied involvement or prior knowledge.[20]

In the weeks preceding the attack, the United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom all warned Iran not to attack Israel, and that such an attack would be a major escalation and could lead to a military response by the West against Iran.[21][22][23] Iran was warned by Israel that such an attack could lead to a direct Israeli military response on Iranian soil.[24] Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Kuwait have reportedly[according to whom?] taken steps to prevent the US from using its bases in their territories for a possible attack against Iran.[25][26] Iran threatened to attack United States military bases if it intervened and defended Israel in early April 2024.[27][28]

Events

13 April

Iran launched a drone and missile attack targetting Israel on the evening of 13 April 2024.[29][30][31] The attack consisted of 'dozens of drones' according to Israeli and US officials[29][32][33][34] and several ballistic missiles according to Iranian news agency IRNA.[31] Israeli officials estimated that around 100 drones were launched,[35] while a US official predicted that 400 to 500 drones and missiles would be launched from Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen, though the majority would be from Iran.[36] The presence of missiles was possible.[5][37] While the attack was in progress, ABC News reported that Israel said that only military sites had been targeted.[38] Hezbollah and Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, Syria and Yemen also launched rockets towards Israel.[39]

Some of the released videos indicate the use of Shahed 136 drones.[40]

American and British warplanes shot down an unspecified number of Iranian drones, according to American officials and Israeli Channel 12.[41]

Reactions

Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Israel all closed their airspace in response to the attacks, with Iranian airspace being closed to VFR only flights.[42][43][44] Contrary to media reports, Jordan did not announce a state of emergency.[45] The United Kingdom condemned the Iranian attack on Israel as reckless.[46]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b AFP (14 April 2024). "Houthi rebels fire drones toward Israel from Yemen, says security agency". The Times of Israel.
  2. ^ "U.S. Shoots Down Number of Iranian Drones". The Wall Street Journal. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  3. ^ Williams, Dan; Hafezi, Parisa (13 April 2024). "Iran launches drone attack at Israel, expected to unfold over hours". Reuters. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Over 100 drones intercepted outside Israeli territory: Report "Israeli army radio reports that over 100 drones were intercepted outside Israeli territory with assistance from the US and UK."". Al Jazeera. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Bando, Erin (13 April 2024). "Iran launches drone attack against Israel". Politico.
  6. ^ "US: Iran's multi-pronged assault on Israel could overwhelm air defense systems". Daily Times. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Israel getting punished with 'Operation Truthful Promise'". Tehran Times. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  8. ^ Iran launches drone attack against Israel
  9. ^ ""Hamas' sexual violence was a planned and systematic attack and falls under the definition of crimes against humanity"". ctech. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  10. ^ "The 9 children still held hostage in Gaza, yet to be freed under truce deal". The Times of Israel.
  11. ^ "Half a year into the war in Gaza, here's a look at the conflict by the numbers". AP News. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  12. ^ Hafezi, Parisa (12 October 2023). "Iran accuses Israel of seeking 'genocide' with Gaza siege". Reuters.
  13. ^ "US Sees Imminent Missile Strike on Israel by Iran, Proxies". Bloomberg.com. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  14. ^ Jones, Seth G.; Byman, Daniel; Palmer, Alexander; McCabe, Riley (21 March 2024). "The Coming Conflict with Hezbollah". CSIS.
  15. ^ Shirbon, Estelle (11 January 2024). "Dangerous stasis on Israel's northern border leaves evacuees in limbo". Reuters.
  16. ^ "Iran vows revenge after two generals killed in Israeli strike on Syria consulate". The Guardian. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 1 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  17. ^ "Israel Says Iran Launched Drones at Its Territory in Retaliatory Strike". The New York Times. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  18. ^ "Iran's top commander in Syria killed in airstrike; Tehran blames Israel, vows revenge | The Times of Israel". The Times of Israel.
  19. ^ "Strategic blow: Alleged Israeli airstrike takes out Iranian general in Damascus". The Jerusalem Post. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  20. ^ Ravid, Barak (2 April 2024). "U.S. tells Iran it "had no involvement" in Israel strike". Axios. Archived from the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  21. ^ "French President Macron to Knesset Speaker Ohana: 'We warned Iran against attacking Israel'". The Jerusalem Post. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  22. ^ Eichner, Itamar; Azulay, Moran (11 April 2024). "Western powers to Iran: 'Do not attack Israel'". Ynetnews. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  23. ^ "Foreign ministers of Germany, UK pressure Iran not to attack Israel". The Jerusalem Post. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  24. ^ "Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel 'sooner rather than later' as US moves troops". USA TODAY. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  25. ^ "Gulf states warn US not to launch strikes on Iran from their territory or airspace". Middle East Eye.
  26. ^ "Biden issues one word message to Iran as Gulf nations warn US ahead of possible attack on Israel". Hindustan Times. 13 April 2024.
  27. ^ "ארה"ב ביקשה מישראל לקבל עידכון מוקדם ולקיים התייעצות לפני מתקפה נגד איראן – וואלה חדשות". וואלה (in Hebrew). 12 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  28. ^ "Iran warns U.S. to stay out of fight with Israel or face attack on troops".
  29. ^ a b Haaretz (13 April 2024). "Iran launches direct attack on Israel; dozens of attack drones dispatched". Haaretz. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  30. ^ Picciotto, Rebecca (13 April 2024). "Iran has launched drone attacks at Israel, IDF military says". CNBC. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  31. ^ a b IRNA News Agency. 13 April 2024 https://twitter.com/IrnaEnglish/status/1779263628744524022. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  32. ^ "Iran launches its retaliation, fires dozens of unmanned drones towards Israel: Report". The Kashmiriyat. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  33. ^ "Iran launched dozens of drones toward Israel". The Jerusalem Post. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  34. ^ Ravid, Barak (13 April 2024). "Iran launched drone attack on Israel, U.S. and Israel officials say". Axios.
  35. ^ "Israel estimates more than 100 drones launched by Iran, Israeli military official says". CNN. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  36. ^ "Israel-Gaza live updates: Iran begins retaliatory attack against Israel". ABC News. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  37. ^ "Israel's Netanyahu says defences are 'ready' as Iran attacks". 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  38. ^ "Israel says Iran only targeted military sites". ABC News. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  39. ^ "Iran's state-run news agency says Iran has fired ballistic missiles at targets inside Israel". KIRO 7 News Seattle. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  40. ^ "حمله ایران به اسرائیل آغاز شد / پهپاد شاهد ۱۳۶ در آسمان دیده شد". www.khabaronline.ir (in Persian). 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  41. ^ Williams, Dan; Hafezi, Parisa (13 April 2024). "Iran launches drone attack at Israel, expected to unfold over hours". Reuters. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  42. ^ "Lebanon Closes Its Airspace to All Aircraft". MTV Lebanon. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  43. ^ "Israel to Close Airspace in Preparation for Iranian Attack". WSJ. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  44. ^ "BREAKING: Iraq, Syria and Jordan close airspace amid Iranian strike on Israel". www.intellinews.com. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  45. ^ "Jordan denies declaring state of emergency". en.royanews.tv. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  46. ^ "Sunak condemns Iran's 'reckless attack' on Israel in 'strongest terms'". The Independent. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.

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