Key facts
- Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the attack.
- The IRGC stated the strikes targeted specific sites in Israel.
- The attack was in retaliation for a strike on its consulate in Damascus, Syria.
- The IRGC warned Israel against any further response.
Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel late Saturday, escalating regional tensions and drawing condemnation from world leaders. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the strikes targeted specific sites in Israel in retaliation for a deadly strike on its consulate in Damascus, Syria, earlier this month.
The IRGC warned Israel against any further response, stating that the operation was complete but that they would respond again if necessary. The attack marks a significant escalation in the long-running shadow war between the two countries, bringing their conflict into the open.
Details on the extent of the damage and casualties in Israel were not immediately available.