Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
When the drones were launched, there was still hope that it would be a symbolic retaliation and would not be heading towards a regional war.
This now seems much less likely.
The Israeli military says more than 100 drones were launched and ballistic missiles were also launched. Some reports indicate that hypersonic missiles have also been launched. This would be all the more remarkable since we do not even know whether the American army has the capacity to intercept missiles traveling at this speed.
Israel says US and British military aircraft have shot down Iranian drones over the Iraq-Syria border area, but Israel has advised people in some areas to take shelter if necessary.
Israel convenes war cabinet as Biden addresses nation soon.
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