Israel says most of Iranian missiles intercepted

Israel mentioned many of the Iranian missiles launched on Saturday have been intercepted outdoors of the nation by Israeli and allied protection programs.

The Israel Protection Forces (IDF) reported in a Telegram put up that the “overwhelming majority” of the handfuls of Iranian surface-to-surface missiles have been recognized approaching Israeli territory and have been “efficiently intercepted” by the nation’s air defenses, together with the help of allies, together with U.S. forces.

“A small variety of hits have been recognized, together with at an IDF base in southern Israel, the place minor injury was brought on to infrastructure,” the Israeli army mentioned.

Iranian state-run media retailers reported that Ramon air base in southern Israel was struck by seven missiles, whereas additionally they reported profitable assaults on Nevatim air base, one of many largest in Israel.

The U.S. has been working with Israel to intercept the Iranian missiles and drones, together with Jordan’s air power.

Iran launched a wave of drone and missile assaults on Israel late Saturday night time native time and the assault is continuous.

Israel is on excessive alert and has deployed air power and naval property, together with placing on full alert its Iron Dome air protection system.

The Iranian assault was anticipated after Tehran made extremely public threats in opposition to Israel for greater than per week following an alleged Israeli strike earlier this month that killed two senior officers with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Iran mentioned hitting the consulate close to the embassy was the identical as putting Iranian soil and vowed to retaliate. The lack of the officers was additionally a serious blow to Iran.

The White Home beforehand assessed earlier Saturday that Iran’s assault would proceed for hours.