BREAKING: It's On. Iranian Drones Detected Heading Toward Israel; Israel and Jordan Close Air Space

By streiff | 4:55 PM on April 13, 2024

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Israel Defense Forces spokesman Brigadier General Daniel Hagari has announced that Iran has launched drones from Iranian-controlled territory toward Israel.

לפני זמן קצר איראן שיגרה כלי טיס בלתי מאויישים משטחה לעבר שטח מדינת ישראל.

צה"ל נמצא בכוננות גבוהה ומגבש תמונת מצב בכל עת. מערך ההגנה האווירית נמצא בכוננות גבוהה במקביל למטוסי חיל האוויר וספינות חיל הים שנמצאים במשימת הגנה על שמי המדינה.
צה"ל במעקב אחר כלל המטרות.

אנו מבקשים…
— דובר צה״ל דניאל הגרי - Daniel Hagari (@IDFSpokesperson) April 13, 2024

A short time ago, Iran launched drones from its territory towards Israeli territory.
The IDF is on high alert and formulates a picture of the situation at all times. The air defense system is on high alert alongside IAF planes and navy ships that are on a mission to defend the country's skies. The IDF monitors all targets.
We ask the public to listen and adhere to the instructions of the Home Front Command and the official announcements of the IDF Spokesperson on the matter.

The drones launched from Iranian-controlled territory in Iraq, rather than from Iran, are a few hours away from being engaged by the Israeli Air Force or by Iron Dome defensive systems.

The attack has been announced by accounts linked to the IRGC.

IRGC in a statement carried by Iranian media confirms it has launched an attack on Israel with dozens of drones and missiles.
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) April 13, 2024

▶️The #IRGC has just officially taken responsibility for attacks against #Israel.

Moments ago, the regime's state TV aired a statement from the IRGC, stating that the group launched dozens of drones and missiles toward Israel in retaliation for the murder of seven IRGC… pic.twitter.com/IauK01U3Tb
— Navid Mohebbi نوید محبی (@navidmohebbi) April 13, 2024

Both Israel and Jordan have closed air space.

Biden had staggered back from his perpetual vacation and is allegedly convening an emergency meeting of his national defense and foreign policy advisers.

As Iran attack on Israel begins, Biden meeting in White House Situation Room with advisers -- Lloyd Austin, Antony Blinken, Charles Q. Brown, Bill Burns, Avril Haines, Jake Sullivan, Jon Finer, Steve Ricchetti, Brett McGurk.
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) April 13, 2024

General Erik Kurilla, the USCENTCOM commander who was in Israel yesterday for mutual defense consultations, has left the country.