Iran attacks Israel attacks Iran

[ztejas 43244]

Needs it's own thread imo. 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68810053

Iran has launched drones at Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday night.

 

It said the wave could take hours to reach Israel.

 

It comes after days of anticipation that Iran was preparing to attack Israel in retaliation for a strike which killed a top Iranian commander.

 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country's defence systems have been deployed and that Israel's armed forces were ready.

 

"I established a clear principle - whoever hurts us, we hurt him. We will protect ourselves from any threat and we will do so with coolness and determination," he said.

Edited April 19 by ztejas

[956 Worldwide 34314]

[Gatorubet 30064]

so it looks like fewer drones will be going to Russia after Israel destroys their drone factories, no?

[InkaUtexas 25426]

Drones confirmed. Skynews via Iran saying also missles.

Iran says it has launched missiles at Israel

Iran has also launched missiles at Israel, its Revolutionary Guards has said.

In a statement quoted by state media, the branch of the Iranian Armed Forces said it has targeted specific places in Israel with dozens of drones and missiles. 

The Israeli military confirmed a salvo of drones had been launched from the country and could take "several hours" to arrive. 

Israeli media has reported the drones could start arriving at around 2am local time (12am UK time) but the missiles could arrive sooner. 

[Mother mopar 3291]

Shits getting warm

[bolverk 29360]

BBC News is reporting that some drones have already been shot down over Syria and Jordan. Jordan is assisting Israel in air defense.

Reports that there are about 100 drones/cruise missiles on their way.

[MNLonghornFUKM 8799]

Jfc Iran. Go rub one out


Come back with a clearer mind

[Jameslaw121 4445]

[Jameslaw121 4445]

[Sawbonz 27375]

37 minutes ago, 956 Worldwide said:

Shit that’s exactly what I first thought of

[SimonBolivar 10898]

Must be weird being un Israel right now. Like a manmade Tornado Warning.

Edited April 13 by SimonBolivar

[bolverk 29360]

39 minutes ago, 956 Worldwide said:

Lots of talking heads are speculating that this was Iran's intention. They felt obligated to respond to the Damascus embassy attack but have been communicating for a week that they were going to respond, giving Israel time to prepare and now sending slow shit.

In other words, a "measured response."

I guess we'll have to wait and see what is targeted, what the damage will be, and how Israel will respond.

 

 

[Jameslaw121 4445]

1 minute ago, SimonBolivar said:

Must be weird being un Israel right now. Like a manmade Tornado Warning.

Yeah. At least (in parts?) of Israel, bomb shelters are required in houses..

[Brian Fantana 6654]

The holy war begins /s

[Brisketexan 104465]

Iran is a pustule.
There is zero fucking reason for Iran to be in hostilities with Israel, yet they have been for decades, because they are a psychotic islamofascist regime.
They’ve been in FA mode for a long time. I don’t mind the FO.
And collectively, we have embarked on a new era of global conflict. It’s stupid as hell, but stupid is humanity’s brand.
Now lots of things go boom.

[Newdoc 3429]

3 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

Now lots of things go boom.

We’ll see. Maybe this is one step above saber rattling. If Iran coordinates these slow ass drones with cruise missiles or other types of attacks, then the 💩 hits the fan.

[InkaUtexas 25426]

Rocket attacks from Lebanon.

Sirens sound in northern Israeli kibbutz

Sirens have sounded in a northern Israeli kibbutz, the Israel Defence Force has said. 

The siren comes amid the impending drone and missile attack launched by Iran and after rockets were fired from Lebanon. 

Earlier, IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari told citizens they must enter a shelter and stay there for at least 10 minutes if a siren sounds in their area. 

"We will update you if you need to stay in the shelter for a longer period," he added. 

 

[MalibuSheriff 1088]

 

[bolverk 29360]

[The Ace of Aces 5106]

After attacking an embassy, unprovoked, Israel is now 

[MonkeyDoughnut 10134]

It would make no sense for Iran to have already launched cruise missles with the drones so far away still.

[South Austin 52037]

Israel response:

Edited April 13 by South Austin

[Slacks 6791]

7 minutes ago, MonkeyDoughnut said:

It would make no sense for Iran to have already launched cruise missles with the drones so far away still.

Distractions.

[FOXHOUND 1014]

Watching CNN, didn't know cruise missiles were that sophisticated and much harder to detect and track when in the air than ground to ground missiles

[MissingInAction 24765]

Well, we had a good run. Just glad I'm too old and fucked up for conscription. 

[Wilcox Cummingtonite 2855]

Meh, wake me up when the nukes come out

[bolverk 29360]

Lots of moving parts, which I suspect is kind of the point with drones, cruise missiles (slow but maneuverable), and now ballistic missiles, fast but predictable.

Hezbollah shooting shit off. Who's next? Houthis?

[ztejas 43244]

3 minutes ago, bolverk said:

Hezbollah shooting shit off. Who's next? Houthis?

Illinois Nazis.

[Brian Fantana 6654]

Just now, ztejas said:

Illinois Nazis.

Idaho brother

[Brisketexan 104465]

After attacking an embassy, unprovoked, Israel is now 

“Unprovoked.”
Fantastic.
I guess decades of Iran funding and training militants against Israel (including Hamas militants who committed an avalanche of war crimes on Oct 7), and even launching attacks with its own forces (IRG based in Syria)….is not a provocation. Fascinating.
For all the shit one can say about Israel - and there’s a LOT of shit one can say - “Israel hasn’t been provoked by Iran” isn’t one of them.

[Scheiss Meister 8398]

19 minutes ago, Slacks said:

Distractions.

This.  How many Iranian or sympathetic cargo ships are in the Eastern Mediterranean?  Britain showed in the Falklands that container ships can be effective carriers for S\VTOL aircraft.  While Israel is looking east, launch a bunch of drones and missiles from the west.  Maybe some spec op raids, too.

[956 Worldwide 34314]

Iran:

Please, shoot down our missiles and then let’s just stop ok? 
 

 

[berlinerbaer 670]

34 minutes ago, The Ace of Aces said:

After attacking an embassy, unprovoked, Israel is now 

Yes. The ball was in Iran's court.

[InkaUtexas 25426]

US air defenses intercept Iranian drones targeting Israel, US officials say

From CNN's Oren Liebermann

US air defense systems in the Middle East have intercepted Iranian drones, according to two US officials.

The sources did not specify how the US intercepted the drones and where.

[aggie08 21380]

6 minutes ago, 956 Worldwide said:

Iran:

Please, shoot down our missiles and then let’s just stop ok? 
 

 

Truce! I yelled truce. Everyone heard me.

[956 Worldwide 34314]

2 minutes ago, aggie08 said:

Truce! I yelled truce. Everyone heard me.

They telegraphed this and they want the drones and missiles (if they come) to get shot down.

[Da Fino 2719]

8 minutes ago, InkaUtexas said:

US air defenses intercept Iranian drones targeting Israel, US officials say

From CNN's Oren Liebermann

US air defense systems in the Middle East have intercepted Iranian drones, according to two US officials.

The sources did not specify how the US intercepted the drones and where.

All of them? 

[InkaUtexas 25426]

1 minute ago, Da Fino said:

All of them? 

Doubt it, but any is good for Israel and now we can find and examine them.

[InkaUtexas 25426]

RAF jets involved in defence of Israel, Sky News understands

RAF jets have been involved in the defence of Israel this evening, Sky News understands. 

[MNLonghornFUKM 8799]

Iran:
Please, shoot down our missiles and then let’s just stop ok? 
 
 

Haha. Pussies. Stay in your lane you bitches

[Keef 757]

10 minutes ago, 956 Worldwide said:

They telegraphed this and they want the drones and missiles (if they come) to get shot down.

My first thought as well when they launched a drone attack that would take hours to get there. This is a response with an intent to de-escalate. Or so I hope. 

[956 Worldwide 34314]

3 minutes ago, InkaUtexas said:

RAF jets involved in defence of Israel, Sky News understands

RAF jets have been involved in the defence of Israel this evening, Sky News understands. 

Really super cool to watch the Western jets that wouldn’t be an answer for Ukraine shoot down hundreds of Shahed drones like the ones Russia uses against Ukraine. 

[InkaUtexas 25426]

They also might want to show some other countries what they can do with these weapons. Like the Gulf States who are active against them in Yemen.

[InkaUtexas 25426]

Jordanian jets shoot down dozens of Iranian drones - reports

Jordanian jets have shot down dozens of Iranian drones, two regional security sources have told Reuters.

The drones were intercepted while flying across northern and central Jordan, they said. 

It comes after reports suggested US and British warplanes have downed some drones over the Iraqi-Syria border area. 

Sources have confirmed to Sky News that RAF jets have been involved in the defence of Israel. 

[Dbeasy 14953]

Before we cease tensions could we have some stealth fighters and bombers swing by and obliterate the Iranian Nuclear facilities? Thanks. 

[Armybrat 40678]

1 hour ago, Brian Fantana said:

Idaho brother

Dearborn, Michigan.

[Celery Man 20874]

5 minutes ago, Dbeasy said:

Before we cease tensions could we have some stealth fighters and bombers swing by and obliterate the Iranian Nuclear facilities? Thanks. 

[TonyTexas 10478]

[Slacks 6791]

Duck Dodgers was ahead of his time.

[Macklemore 2898]

This is the best opportunity to take out the Islamic regime occupying Iran. Hope this is the spark needed to topple a regime that hates its own people and culture.