Amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, Iran reportedly launched dozens of drones towards Israel, a move confirmed by Israeli officials. In response to the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared readiness to retaliate against Iran’s aggression.

A number of drones were seen flying from the direction of Iran over Iraq’s Sulaymaniya province, media reports suggest. Iranian officials have announced the release of drones from Yemen, a move confirmed by Israeli authorities who reported the launch of 136 drones by Iran.

In addition to the drone attack, media reports indicate that Iran also fired a cruise missile at Israel, further escalating tensions in the region.

According to media reports, Iranian drones may take up to nine hours to reach Israel, heightening concerns about potential strikes from Iranian forces. Tehran has also reportedly temporarily closed its airspace, as reported by Iranian media.

According to reports from the international media, Israel has evacuated certain military bases, put aircraft in the air and prepared its defense systems in order to intercept drones launched from western Iran and Iraq.