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Why Did Iran Attack Israel? What We Know So Far
Iranian pro-government supporters gather at Palestine Square in Tehran, on April 14, 2024, in a celebration of the early morning Iran's IRGC attack on Israel. (Photo by Hossein Beris / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP)
On Saturday night Iran attacked Israel directly for the first time. This is what we know so far.
What weapons were used?
Over 300 drones and missiles were fired towards Israel in the attack. According to the Israeli military, Iran used 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles and 110 ballistic missiles.
Israel has said almost all of these - 99% - were shot down, with the vast majority having been taken down outside Israel’s borders.
The United States, United Kingdom and Jordan have all said their militaries intercepted drones and missiles used in the........
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