In its X account, the Iranian mission relied on article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations Organization “relating to the self defense“. In this framework, they maintained that “Iran’s military action was in response to the aggression of the Zionist regime against our diplomatic facilities in Damascus“.
Likewise, they understood that “the matter can be concluded”, although they warn that “If the Israeli regime makes another mistake, Iran’s response will be considerably more severe.“. Finally, they point against the US administration: “It is a conflict between Iran and the rebel regime of Israel, of which America should stay away!“.
Iran attack on Israel: US intervention
American forces Iranian drones shot down who were heading towards Israel, a US official confirmed to ABC News. Previously, the United States assured that it was prepared for help intercept any weapon launched against its ally while the president’s administration Joe Biden is on maximum alert.
Biden met with the council of National Security in the White House, where they monitor the attack that is being carried out by Iran. The meeting is attended by, among others, the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken; the secretary of defense, Lloyd Austin; the director of the CIA, Bill Burns and the White House advisor, Jake Sullivan.
“I just met with my national security team to get an update on the Iran attacks on Israel. “Our commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad,” Biden said. through social networks at the end of the meeting. Furthermore, the President had issued a severe public warning to Tehran before the media: ”Do not do it”.
President Biden had shortened his weekend vacation and returned to the White House on Saturday for consultations before the possible attack, which ended up happening. A senior US official told ABC News that they believe 400-500 drones and missiles will be launched against Israel from Iraq, Syria, southern Lebanon and the Houthis (from Yemen)but that most of it will be launched from Iran.
Iran launched dozens of drones in an attack on Israel
Iran began his attack against Israel and launched dozens of drones against the Jewish State a few moments ago, according to US and Israeli sources. This is a response to what happened last Monday, April 1, when Israel attacked an annex of the Iranian embassy in Syria and left at least eight dead.
From Israel they confirmed that Iran targeted only military sites, not civilians. Besides, They assured that the first drones will arrive ahead of schedule, at 1 am local.
Carried out on the basis of Article 51 of the United Nations Charter regarding self-defense, Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic facilities in Damascus. The matter can be concluded. However, if the Israeli regime makes another mistake, Iran’s response will be considerably more severe. It is a conflict between Iran and the rogue regime in Israel, from which the United States MUST STAY!
The spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces, Daniel Hagariannounced: “We prepare for different scenarios in advance. To intercept these launches, we have protection circles (Iron Dome) of the Navy and the Air Force in several layers.”
“We will try to prevent them from reaching Israeli territory, it is our task”, he added in a televised message. He also assured that the sirens and alarms will be activated and the drones will be intercepted. He in turn announced that the drones could take hours to reach Israeli airspace and that, if they manage to do so, the sirens and alarms will be activated and the drones will be intercepted.
Earlier, the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu had declared: ”Israeli citizens, In recent years, and even more so in recent weeks, Israel has been preparing for the possibility of a direct attack from Iran. The State of Israel is strong, the IDF is strong, the public is strong. We appreciate the United States standing with Israel, as well as the support of Great Britain, France and many other countries. Also, Netanyahu noted that Israel will respond to any attack with coldness.
Source: Ambito
