British jets intercept and destroy Iranian drones, confirms Prime Minister Rishi Sunak – Global Updates

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a startling announcement on Sunday, revealing that British military aircraft had successfully intercepted drones launched by Iran during its assault on Israel. In a statement to broadcasters, Sunak confirmed, “Our planes indeed downed several Iranian attack drones.”

The tension between Iran and Israel escalated further when Iran issued a stern warning to Israel on Sunday, cautioning against any retaliation for Tehran’s drone and missile strike. Iran threatened a broader assault on Israeli territory and even vowed to target U.S. sites if Washington supported Israeli military actions against Iran.

The recent conflict stemmed from Israel’s attack on Iran’s consulate in Syria’s capital on April 1, which resulted in the deaths of seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members. In retaliation, Iran launched a direct attack on Israeli soil late Saturday, using explosive drones and missiles in what marked Iran’s first direct assault on Israeli territory.

Major General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, warned that Iran’s retaliation would escalate if Israel chose to respond. He also indicated that Iran had informed the United States through Switzerland that any support for Israeli retaliation would result in the targeting of U.S. regional bases.

Major General Hossein Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, declared on Iranian state television that Tehran had entered a new phase, where any Israeli aggression against Iranian interests would be met with reciprocal measures from Iranian territory.

The situation remains tense as both Iran and Israel stand firm in their positions, with the international community closely monitoring the developments.