Terrifying map reveals route Iran's strike force of 100 kamikaze drones will take to hit Israel

Release time：2024-05-21 07:23:46 Source：Global Gateway news portal

This terrifying map shows the route Iran's strike force of 100 drones will take to hit Israel as the Middle East teeters on the edge of full-scale war.

Following the bombing of one of its embassies in Syria earlier this month, Iran has launched an assault against Israel by sending drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles towards Israeli targets.

Iran's army has said the drones will 'reach the occupied territories soon', having flown for nearly an hour. 

Dramatic footage shows the moment Israel fires missiles to intercept the aerial bombardment, with explosions seen lighting up the sky. 

It comes as the Ministry of Defence confirmed RAF jets have been moved to the Middle East to 'encourage de-escalation'.

This is a look at the route Iran's strike force of 100 kamikaze drones will take to hit Israel

Iran has threatened to take revenge against Israel for levelling its embassy in Damascus, Syria

Around a hundred drones and missiles were fired at Israel

The salvo of missiles and drones have begun to enter Israel airspace

Iranians were seen celebrating as the missiles and drones began to hit Israel 

Yemen-based Houthis have also claimed to have shot 'dozens' of rockets towards an IDF base in the north-east of Israel. It is not currently known if the Houthi attacks are linked to Iran's salvo. 

The UK, among Israel's closest allies, and other nations have reportedly begun to support Israel by sending fighter jets to shoot down the drones and missiles. US officials added that their military also intercepted drones and missiles heading to Israel.

The IDF's spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said that the Iranian attack was 'a severe and dangerous escalation' in tensions, adding: 'Our defensive and offensive capabilities are at the highest level of readiness ahead of this large-scale attack from Iran.'

The IDF said: 'The air defense array is on high alert at the same time as the Air Force planes and Navy ships that are on a mission to protect the country's skies. The IDF is monitoring all targets.

'We ask the public to adhere to and follow the instructions of the Home Front Command and the official IDF announcements regarding the matter.'

Israel's allies have begun to send in military assets in to help Israel.

British jets have reportedly 'shot down' Iranian drones over the Syrian border, according to unconfirmed reports. Pictured: an RAF Typhoon jet

Iran launched a terrifying assault against Israel by sending some 100 drones. Pictured: Iranian drones during a military training excercise

Israeli schools have been shut down in response to threats made by Iran

Tensions between Israel and Iran have been escalating massively in the past few weeks 

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said: 'The State of Israel is strong, the IDF is strong, the people of Israel are strong'

US Congressional sources say the amphibious war ship Bataan is leading a US naval task force in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Bataan has two support ships and together they have about 2,500 Marines onboard. The US also has several guided missile destroyers including the Carney in the area.

US bases in Iraq have been placed on full alert and will also attempt to shoot down missiles and drones aimed at Israel. In addition, the US has two destroyers and a Cruiser in the Red Sea that are fully armed with anti-missile weapons and they too are under orders to shoot down any Israeli bound missiles or drones.

But Iran has threatened the US if it gets involved in the spat, claiming that it is a conflict between Iran and Israel alone.

Iran's mission to the UN wrote on X: 'Conducted on the strength of Article 51 of the UN Charter pertaining to legitimate defense, Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus.

'The matter can be deemed concluded. However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran’s response will be considerably more severe. It is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, from which the U.S. MUST STAY AWAY!'

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