In a significant escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel, Rear Adm Daniel Hagari, an Israeli military spokesperson, confirmed that Iran has launched dozens of drones toward Israeli territory.
This development brings the two nations perilously close to all-out conflict, following a prolonged period of shadow warfare and heightened tensions. The drones, described as "hours away" from reaching Israeli soil, have put Israel's forces on high alert for a potential direct attack from Tehran. Israel's advanced Iron Dome air defense system is expected to intercept the drones, which fly at approximately 150 km/hour.
Rumors had circulated for hours before Hagari's confirmation, fueled by Iran's threats of retaliation for the killing of Gen Mohammad Reza Zahedi on April 1st, a senior figure in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards, which Tehran blamed on Israel. As surrounding countries closed their airspaces in anticipation of potential hostilities, Israel announced the closure of schools for the next two days.
The situation remains tense as the international community closely monitors developments in the region.
