Written by Oliver Price
Published: 13 April 2024, 17:59 EDT | Updated: 18:52 EDT, 13 April 2024
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Breaking news: Ministry of Defense: RAF fighter jets move into region as UK government works to 'promote de-escalation'
The Ministry of Defense said Royal Air Force fighter jets have been in the Middle East since Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel.
A spokesperson told MailOnline: “In response to the growing threat from Iran and the increasing risk of escalation in the Middle East, the UK Government is working with partners across the region to encourage de-escalation and deter further attacks.” Told.
“We have moved several further Royal Air Force jets and aerial refueling tankers into the area. These will strengthen the UK’s existing anti-Daesh operation, Operation Shader, in Iraq and Syria. These British jets will intercept airborne attacks within their existing missions if necessary.
“We continue to work closely with our regional partners to de-escalate tensions.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is preparing for a direct attack from Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel is prepared for a direct attack from Iran.
Following news of the attack, he said: “In recent years, and especially in recent weeks, Israel has been preparing for a direct attack by Iran.” Our defense systems are in place. We are ready for any scenario, both defensive and offensive. The state of Israel is strong. IDF is strong. The masses are strong.
“We are grateful for the support of the United States, which stands shoulder to shoulder with Israel, as well as the United Kingdom, France, and many other countries. We are clear that whoever hurts us, we will hurt them too. We have decided on the following principles: We will protect ourselves from all threats and will do so calmly and with determination.”
US warship 'leads navy in Eastern Mediterranean' with 2,500 Marines on board
The amphibious warship USS Bataan is commanding a US naval task force in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to US Congressional officials. Bataan has two support ships with approximately 2,500 Marines on board. The United States also has several missile destroyers in the area, including the Carney.
US military bases in Iraq are on high alert, and there are plans to attempt to shoot down missiles and drones aimed at Israel. In addition, the United States has two destroyers and a cruiser in the Red Sea, fully armed with anti-missile weapons, and these are also ordered to shoot down Israeli missiles and drones.
US shoots down Iranian drone heading for Israel
The U.S. military shot down an Iranian drone heading toward Israel on Saturday, three U.S. officials said, but they did not say how many or the exact location of the drones shot down.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had fired dozens of drones and missiles at Israel in an attack that could trigger a major escalation between the regional rivals.
Israel on high alert against drone attacks in occupied Golan Heights
Early Sunday, the Israeli military put the occupied northern Golan Heights, Nevatim, Dimona and Eilat on standby and told residents to remain near their air raid shelters in preparation for possible fallout from Iranian drone launches.
The Golan was captured from Syria during the 1967 war. Nevatim is the location of the Israeli Air Force base. Israel has a nuclear reactor on the outskirts of Dimona. Eilat is a Red Sea port in southern Israel that has been under repeated attacks by Yemen's Houthis.
Iran warns US to 'stay away' from conflict with Israel
Iran's mission to the United Nations has warned the United States to “distance itself” from conflict with Israel.
X On Twitter, the UN said of the mission: “Iran's military action, carried out on the basis of Article 51 of the UN Charter on self-defense, was in response to the Zionist regime's attack on our diplomatic facilities in Damascus. I did,” he said.
“This issue can be considered closed. However, if the Israeli regime makes a mistake again, Iran's response will be quite severe. This is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, and the US You have to get away from it.”
This comes after President Joe Biden warned Iran not to attack Israel on Friday, saying such a scenario appeared imminent and pledging to work with Israel to counter Iran. be.
EU chief condemns Iran's 'unprecedented escalation'
European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell on Saturday condemned Iran's attack on Israel, calling it an “unprecedented escalation.”
“The EU strongly condemns the unacceptable Iranian attack on Israel,” he wrote on Platform X.
“This is an unprecedented escalation and a serious threat to regional security.”
Jordan denies declaring state of emergency
A Jordanian government spokesperson denied that Saudi Arabia had declared a state of emergency, saying media reports published by the country were unfounded and “did not cause any concern to the public.”
Government Communications Minister Muhanad Mubaideen told the state-run Petra news agency that the government would take legal action against media outlets that spread unverified rumors and accusations.
Biden meets with national security advisers in Situation Room
US President Joe Biden has begun talks with his national security adviser in the Situation Room following Iran's attack on Israel, according to Reuters.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch drones into Israel in coordinated attack
Security firm Ambry said late Saturday that Yemen's Houthi rebels, in coordination with Iran, launched multiple drones toward Israel, and the projectiles were likely timed to arrive in Israel at the same time. he added.
“An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVS) was reportedly launched towards Israel by the Houthis. The unmanned aerial vehicle was launched in cooperation with Iran,” the company said.
It added that “Israeli ports have been assessed as potential targets” and warned of “collateral damage” to shipping.
Breaking news: British jet shoots down Iranian drone over Iraq-Syria border
According to Reuters, British and American warplanes shot down several Iranian drones bound for Israel over the Iraq-Syria border area, Israel's top-rated TV channel 12 reported.
Foreign Secretary Cameron condemns Iran's 'reckless attack on Israel'
Foreign Secretary David Cameron condemned Iran's attack on Israel.
“Iran's reckless attacks on Israel will only further escalate tensions in the Middle East,” he wrote on X/Twitter.
“The UK calls on the Iranian regime to stop this serious escalation, which is in no one's interest.
Rishi Sunak slams Iran for 'reckless' drone attack on Israel
Rishi Sunak condemned Iran's “reckless attack” on Israel “in the strongest terms” after Jerusalem officials said they had launched a drone at Iran.
The Prime Minister said the UK “continues to stand for the security of Israel and all our regional partners, including Jordan and Iraq” as the situation in the region escalates.
The move comes after Iran launched around 100 suicide bombing drones towards Israel amid a “dangerous escalation” of conflict in the region.
Iran launches over 100 drones and missiles towards Israel
Iran launches more than 100 drones and missiles to attack Israel, expected to land within hours after Israel announced it would close all schools over concerns of future attacks from the rogue state is
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