Hours after warning Iran of “consequences,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated on Saturday that unmanned aerial autos (UAVs) had been launched by Iran from its territory in the direction of Israel.

“The IDF is on high alert and is constantly monitoring the operational situation. The IDF Aerial Defense Array is on high alert, along with fighter jets and Navy vessels that are on a defense mission in Israeli air and naval space. The IDF is monitoring all targets,” it posted on X (previously Twitter).

Following Tehran’s transfer, the Jewish state’s aviation authority declared that the Israeli airspace was being shut.

“In accordance with the guidance of the security system, starting at 12:30am, the airspace will be closed for international and domestic flights,” the Israel Airports Authority stated in an announcement.

The nation’s top-rated Channel 12 TV information put the variety of drones launched by Iran at round 100, including that a few of the UAVs had been shot down over Syria or Jordan.

Meanwhile, confirming the strike, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) advised state media {that a} “drone and missile attack” was underway.

“In response to the numerous crimes committed by the Zionist regime, including the attack on the consular section, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired dozens of missiles and drones at specific targets inside the occupied territories,” an IRGC assertion learn, referring to Israel.

Tehran holds Tel Aviv answerable for the April 1 strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria. An IRGC commander and 7 officers had been amongst 16 folks killed.

The United States too confirmed that Israel, its ally, was below Iranian assault.

“President Joe Biden is being regularly updated on the situation by his national security team (NSC) and will meet with them this afternoon at the White House,” stated Adrienne Watson, NSC spokesperson, in a press launch.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak additionally reacted to the event, and accused Iran of as soon as once more demonstrating its “intent on sowing chaos in its own backyard.”

“The UK will continue to stand up for Israel’s security and that of all our regional partners, including Jordan and Iraq. Alongside our allies, we are urgently working to stablise the situation and prevent further escalation,” Sunak wrote on X.