On April 12, US President Joe Biden said Iran’s attack could come “sooner, rather than later” in retaliation for an April 1 Israeli strike on an Iranian Consulate in Damascus Syria. Late on April 13 Israel faced an unprecedented attack by Iran drones and missile attacks against Israel in retaliation for the bombing of its consulate.

Israel stated that it intercepted most of the drones and missiles, resulting in “minor damage.” It marks the first direct assault by Iran on Israel. The Israeli Security Cabinet has authorized the war cabinet to decide on Israel’s ‘Significant Response’ to the Iranian attack. US remains steadfast in supporting Israel’s defense with an ‘Ironclad’ cover against external attacks, it does not encourage escalation and has explicitly stated that it doesn’t seek conflict with Iran. The Israeli Defence Forces, said Iran launched 180 explosive drones, 120 ballistic missiles and 30 cruise missiles. Following a two-hour situation assessment with the war cabinet, Netanyahu concluded, “We intercepted. We blocked. Together we will win.”

Iran declared through its Permanent Representative to the UN that its retaliation had ‘Concluded’, and warned Israel not to respond having demonstrated that it had the capability to hit deep inside the Israeli territory. Iran had informed of its impending operation codenamed ‘Operation True Promise’ to the UN well in advance giving justification.

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