US Claims to Have Intercepted Iranian Attack Drones Headed Towards Israel, Reports World News

U.S. Forces Down Iran-Launched Attack Drones Flying Toward Israel

In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. forces successfully intercepted several Iran-launched attack drones that were flying toward Israel, according to a U.S. defense official and two anonymous U.S. officials. The defense official confirmed that efforts to intercept the attack were ongoing.

The situation escalated when booms and air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem early Sunday after Iran launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel in what was described as an unprecedented revenge mission. This marked the first direct military assault on Israel by Iran, despite decades of enmity dating back to the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.

The international community swiftly condemned the attacks, with France stating that Iran had crossed a new threshold with its destabilizing activities and risking potential military escalation. Britain also labeled the attacks as reckless.

While there were no immediate reports of casualties, air raid sirens were reported in various locations, including northern Israel, southern Israel, the northern West Bank, and the Dead Sea near the Jordanian border. Israel’s military confirmed that over 100 drones had been fired, and the U.S. pledged to provide unspecified support to Israel.

The situation remains tense as both Israel and Iran have been on a collision course, with ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. The U.S. has also expressed its support for Israel’s defense against the threats from Iran. The world watches closely as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.