Iran Begins Attack On Israel With Dozens Of Drones And Missiles - Live Updates
Jordan closes airspace temporarily, reports signal interference.
ISRAEL/IRAN - Iran has begun its attack on Israel with dozens of drones and ballistic missiles. Israel Defense Force (IDF) spokesperson: “The vast majority of the missiles launched from Iran were intercepted outside the borders of the State of Israel”.
IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari: “A short while ago, Iran launched missiles from its territory toward the territory of the State of Israel.“
According to a NOTAM (Notice to airmen) released by the Federal Aviation Administration Jordan has temporarily closed its airspace for "operation procedures". Iran has also closed its own airspace.
Furthermore, the FAA signal interference has been reported within Amman FIR (Flight Information Region). Amman is the capital of Jordan and is where the signal information has been reported.
FAA Statements, Iran Begins Attack On Israel With Dozens Of Drones. Live Updates:
Iran Launched Dozens Of Drones, Missiles Into Israel
IRAN/ISRAEL - Iran has launched dozens of drones toward Israel, according to Israeli media which reports it will take hours for the drones to arrive.
Iran and Jordan have closed off their airspace, Israel has restricted gatherings, and canceled all educational activities.
Iranian state-run news IRNA: “In an interview with an IRNA reporter, an informed source announced the firing of the first wave of Iranian ballistic missiles at targets deep in the occupied territories.”
Iranian state-run news agency IRNA said that Iran fired “dozens” of missiles at “specific Israeli targets” within Israel.
The news agency cited the IRGC as saying that the attack is “in response to numerous crimes committed by the Zionist regime, including an attack on the consular section of the Iranian embassy in Damascus and the martyrdom of a group of commanders and military advisors of our country in Syria”.
Israel Culture Minister: Iranian Strikes Give Israel Legitimacy To Strike Iran With Unprecedented Force
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar: “Israel received broad international legitimacy tonight to strike Iran with unprecedented force.
The extremist regime there has taken off its gloves and we must not be lax against the head of the snake that is working to destroy Israel.”
US Embassy In Jordan: Jordan Closes Airspace
Subject: Security Alert - Closure of Jordanian Airspace: April 13, 2024
Location: Jordan
Event: As of Saturday, April 13, at 11:00 pm local time, the Government of Jordan has temporarily closed Jordanian airspace to arriving, departing, and transiting flights due to security concerns. Officials will continuously evaluate the situation and reopen airspace when it is determined to be possible.
If your flight into or out of Jordan is affected by this closure, please contact your airline directly regarding flight changes or updates to your travel plans.
Due to high tensions in the region, the security environment remains complex and can change quickly.
We remind U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and encourage them to monitor the news for breaking developments.
The U.S. Embassy in Jordan will continue to review the situation and provide additional information as needed.
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