Iran's retaliatory strikes on Israel begins, launching over 300 drones and missiles

Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war. A military spokesman said the launches numbered more than 300 but 99% of them were intercepted.

Calling the outcome “a very significant strategic success,” Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said Iran fired 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles and more than 120 ballistic missiles. Of those, several ballistic missiles reached Israeli territory, causing minor damage to an air base. Rescuers said a 7-year-old girl in a Bedouin Arab town was seriously wounded in southern Israel, apparently in a missile strike, though they said police were still investigating the circumstances of her injuries.

In Washington, President Joe Biden said U.S. forces helped Israel down “nearly all” the drones and missiles and pledged to convene allies to develop a unified response.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on April 13, 2024.

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[wyattsmith]

Put our money where our mouth is?? So the billions weve already sent over seas isnt doing that?? Like he said Israel showed they can defend themsleves so we need to take care of our own citizens and help our own country

[leonardfleming]

What gives Israel the right to attack Iranian embassy in Syria?

[kalyddessalines]

1:50 I love how American news just casually states that Israel bombed an Iran embassy as if thats just business as usual and not a blatant war crime (according to the Geneva Convention and International Law). 🤦🏾‍♂️

[weewee]

We are just wasting money, time and our energy to something that will never end.

[ID-melf]

The double standards are so obvious and so hypocritical.

[syedoffice]

It seems Both countries are testing their capabilities .. this is just a war drill

[knuouyi]

Nothing to worry, all the rich and famous are inside their bunkers, and they will start building their City underground, they can't affort to live outside anymore .😅😅😅😅😅😅

[GreenYoshi]

I knew it would get here eventually. It was only a matter of time. The U.S. does not need to get involved in another war. Enough is enough smh 😢

[matthewkeene]

There was a casualty, child in intensive care -- people often confuse casualty vs fatality

[VelvetMua]

😢Prayers to all. This never changes.. War never changes ❤️‍🩹💔 The innocent children do not deserve this. They are always the ones that get the most hurt out of all this. They lose their families... all because of POWER and hate. This never ends. 😢

[bamboozledgreatcrowd]

This stuff has been going on for years. Nothing new. This also can be to save face for the embassy attack. It's not like this was a surprise attack.

[BlaQRaok.el_]

They all speak as if Israel has been so caring of Palestine. Oh the hypocrisy.

[commonsensethecynosure]

It is just another orchestrated show if there are not any casualties.

[Boogie]

Joe Bidens doesn’t have to capacity to make that statement😂

[devonstoomuch]

around 300 explosives sent & no casualties? hell yeah. thats impressive.

[JG_]

How can they afford 300 missiles? Oh yeah

[gachasis]

Iran has the right to defend itself! No, Americans don't only support Israel! We want fairness and no more wars!

[sTrAngEr_rEgnArTs]

DO YOU CONDEMN ISRAEL'S ATTACK ON THE IRANIAN EMBASSY?

[chanoliverkumyun]

Both are badly behaving nations, both are not innocent and we all know it, don't pretend. Stop supporting either side and they will stop eventually, knowing they both gained nothing but only lost.

[nayeemislam]

Your time has coming to a end but you are setting a hard and difficult time for your people