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On 13 April 2024, [[Iran|Iran's]] [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps|Revolutionary Guards]] (IRGC) launched an attack on [[Israel]] using drones and possibly missiles.<ref name=":2">{{Cite journal |last=Bando |first=Erin |date=13 April 2024 |title=Iran launches drone attack against Israel |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/13/iran-israel-attacks-00152116 |journal=Politico}}</ref> This is the first direct Iranian attack on Israel since 1979. The IRGC codenamed its attack '''Operation Truthful Promise'''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2024 |title=Israel getting punished with ‘Operation Truthful Promise’ |url=https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/497075/Israel-getting-punished-with-Operation-Truthful-Promise |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=Tehran Times |language=en}}</ref> The attacks have been launched in response to the [[Israeli bombing of the Iranian embassy in Damascus]] on 1 April.
On 13 April 2024, [[Iran|Iran's]] [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps|Revolutionary Guards]] (IRGC) launched an attack on [[Israel]] using drones and possibly missiles.<ref name=":2">{{Cite journal |last=Bando |first=Erin |date=13 April 2024 |title=Iran launches drone attack against Israel |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/13/iran-israel-attacks-00152116 |journal=Politico}}</ref> This is the first direct Iranian attack on Israel since 1979. The IRGC codenamed its attack '''Operation Truthful Promise'''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2024 |title=Israel getting punished with ‘Operation Truthful Promise’ |url=https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/497075/Israel-getting-punished-with-Operation-Truthful-Promise |access-date=13 April 2024 |website=Tehran Times |language=en}}</ref> The attacks have been launched in response to the [[Israeli bombing of the Iranian embassy in Damascus]] on 1 April.

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2024 Iranian strikes against Israel
Part of Iran–Israel proxy conflict, Iran–Israel conflict during the Syrian civil war, Israel–Hamas war, and Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present)
Date13 April 2024[1]
Location
Iran and Israel
Status Ongoing
Belligerents
Iran Iran Israel Israel
Commanders and leaders
Iran Ali Khamenei
Iran Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani
Iran Hossein Salami		 Israel Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel Yoav Gallant
Units involved

IRGC

Strength
400-500 Shahed drones, cruise and ballistic missiles[2]

On 13 April 2024, Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) launched an attack on Israel using drones and possibly missiles.[1] This is the first direct Iranian attack on Israel since 1979. The IRGC codenamed its attack Operation Truthful Promise.[3] The attacks have been launched in response to the Israeli bombing of the Iranian embassy in Damascus on 1 April.

Background

Main articles: Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present) and Israeli bombing of the Iranian embassy in Damascus

On 7 October 2023, Hamas, a militant organization with support from Iran and Qatar, carried out an attack in southern Israel, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 individuals.[4][5] Israel responded by launching a military operation in the Gaza strip, which resulted in the deaths of more than 33,000 people so far.[6]

After 7 October, the Iranian-backed proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon began attacking northern Israel.[7] There have been over 4,400 violent incidents recorded between Hezbollah and Israel since the start of the war.[8] Approximately 100,000 Israelis have been evacuated from northern Israel since the beginning of the conflict.[9]

On 1 April 2024, the Iranian consulate annex building adjacent to the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, was struck by an Israeli airstrike, killing 16 people, including Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior Quds Force commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and seven other IRGC officers. Soon after the attack, Iran vowed revenge,[10] with reports suggesting this as a potential motive for the airstrike.[11] Iran claimed the building was part of the embassy compound, while Israel maintained it was a building used by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and located outside the fenced compound of the embassy.[12][13] Many countries and international organizations condemned the attack. The United States denied involvement or prior knowledge.

In the weeks preceding the attack, the United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom warned Iran not to attack Israel, and that such an attack would be a major escalation and could lead to a military response by the West against Iran.[14][15][16] Iran was warned by Israel that such an attack could lead to a direct Israeli military response on Iranian soil. [17]

Iran subsequently threatened to attack United States military bases if it intervened and defended Israel in early April 2024.[18][19]

Events

13 April

Iran launched a drone attack targetting Israel on the evening of 13 April 2024.[20][21] The attack would consist of 'dozens of drones' according to Israeli and US officials.[20][22][23][24] Israeli officials estimated that around 100 drones were launched,[25] while a US official predicted that 400 to 500 drones and missiles would be launched from Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen, though the majority would be from Iran.[26] The presence of missiles was possible.[1][27] Israel said that only military sites were targeted.[28]

Some of the released videos indicate the presence of Shahed 136 drones.[29]

Response

Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Israel all closed their airspace in response to the attacks.[30][31][32] Iran closes their airspace to VFR flights only.[33] Jordan said that it is prepared to shoot down Iranian aircraft that violate its airspace.[34] Contrary to media reports, Jordan did not announce a state of emergency.[35]

British prime minister Rishi Sunak condemned Iran's missile attack by stating that "Iran has once again demonstrated that it is intent on sowing chaos in its own backyard." Sunak furthered that the U.K. will continue to "stand up for Israel’s security" as well as that of the U.K.'s regional partners.[36]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Bando, Erin (13 April 2024). "Iran launches drone attack against Israel". Politico.
  2. ^ "US: Iran's multi-pronged assault on Israel could overwhelm air defense systems". Daily Times. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Israel getting punished with 'Operation Truthful Promise'". Tehran Times. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  4. ^ ""Hamas' sexual violence was a planned and systematic attack and falls under the definition of crimes against humanity"". ctech. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  5. ^ https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-10-children-still-held-hostage-in-gaza-yet-to-be-freed-under-truce-deal/
  6. ^ "Half a year into the war in Gaza, here's a look at the conflict by the numbers". AP News. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  7. ^ "US Sees Imminent Missile Strike on Israel by Iran, Proxies". Bloomberg.com. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  8. ^ Jones, Seth G.; Byman, Daniel; Palmer, Alexander; McCabe, Riley (21 March 2024). "The Coming Conflict with Hezbollah". CSIS.
  9. ^ https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/dangerous-stasis-israels-northern-border-leaves-evacuees-limbo-2024-01-11/}}
  10. ^ "Iran vows revenge after two generals killed in Israeli strike on Syria consulate". The Guardian. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 1 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  11. ^ "Israel Says Iran Launched Drones at Its Territory in Retaliatory Strike". The New York Times. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  12. ^ https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-iranian-irgc-commander-said-killed-in-alleged-israeli-strike-on-damascus/
  13. ^ "Strategic blow: Alleged Israeli airstrike takes out Iranian general in Damascus". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  14. ^ "French President Macron to Knesset Speaker Ohana: 'We warned Iran against attacking Israel'". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  15. ^ Eichner, Itamar; Azulay, Moran (11 April 2024). "Western powers to Iran: 'Do not attack Israel'". Ynetnews. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  16. ^ "Foreign ministers of Germany, UK pressure Iran not to attack Israel". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  17. ^ "Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel 'sooner rather than later' as US moves troops". USA TODAY. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  18. ^ "ארה"ב ביקשה מישראל לקבל עידכון מוקדם ולקיים התייעצות לפני מתקפה נגד איראן - וואלה חדשות". וואלה (in Hebrew). 12 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  19. ^ https://www.axios.com/2024/04/12/iran-israel-attack-us-troops-warning
  20. ^ a b Haaretz (13 April 2024). "Iran launches direct attack on Israel; dozens of attack drones dispatched". Haaretz. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  21. ^ Picciotto, Rebecca (13 April 2024). "Iran has launched drone attacks at Israel, IDF military says". CNBC. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  22. ^ "Iran launches its retaliation, fires dozens of unmanned drones towards Israel: Report". The Kashmiriyat. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  23. ^ "Iran launched dozens of drones toward Israel". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  24. ^ Ravid, Barak (13 April 2024). "Iran launched drone attack on Israel, U.S. and Israel officials say". Axios.
  25. ^ "Israel estimates more than 100 drones launched by Iran, Israeli military official says". CNN. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  26. ^ "Israel-Gaza live updates: Iran begins retaliatory attack against Israel". ABC News. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  27. ^ "Israel's Netanyahu says defences are 'ready' as Iran attacks". 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  28. ^ "Israel says Iran only targeted military sites". ABC News. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  29. ^ [khabaronline.ir/xm78Q "حمله ایران به اسرائیل آغاز شد / پهپاد شاهد ۱۳۶ در آسمان دیده شد"]. www.khabaronline.ir (in Persian). 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  30. ^ "Lebanon Closes Its Airspace to All Aircraft". MTV Lebanon. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  31. ^ "Israel to Close Airspace in Preparation for Iranian Attack". WSJ. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  32. ^ "BREAKING: Iraq, Syria and Jordan close airspace amid Iranian strike on Israel". www.intellinews.com. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  33. ^ https://x.com/flightradar24/status/1779263028661252583. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  34. ^ "Iran launches attack against Israel, with drones 'hours away' from reaching Israeli soil – live". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  35. ^ "Jordan denies declaring state of emergency". en.royanews.tv. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  36. ^ "Live updates: Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel has begun". NBC News. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
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