On Saturday 13th April, Iran unleashed a barrage of over 170 explosive drones and 120 ballistic missiles towards Israel, aiming to retaliate for an alleged attack on its embassy’s consular section in Damascus.
This assault resulted in the deaths of two generals and seven members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Despite prior warnings from the US, Iran proceeded with its offensive, to confront Israel.
Utilizing an intricate strategy, drones carrying explosives were observed flying from Iran, passing through Iraqi airspace en route to Israel. The strike included cruise missiles, with the majority intercepted before reaching Israeli territory. Additionally, rockets fired from Lebanon struck an Israeli air base, causing minor damage.
What happened next?
Following the assault, both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden called emergency meetings to address the escalating tensions. Biden reiterated the US’s steadfast commitment to Israel’s security. In response, Israel vowed a robust retaliation against Iran. Despite intercepted attacks, Iran remained resolute, warning of further defensive measures to safeguard its interests against potential military aggression.
How is Social Media Reacting?
Netizens are all in favour of Iran’s bravery and the step that it has taken to confront Israel. Here are some tweets.
