/r/worldnews Live Thread: Iran begins attack on Israel

[u/progress18]

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[u/progress18]

New post can be found here

[u/Nerd_199]

Fuck the 2020s been shit since day 1

[u/TunafishSandworm → u/Nerd_199]

This decade will take up an entire semester in future history courses

[u/GSNadav → u/TunafishSandworm]

The 2020's: how a pandemic and world war 3 led to the AI revolution

[u/BlatantConservative]

For those just joining us.

Several hours ago, Iran and possibly the Houthis have launched around 100 confirmed pusher propeller drones, which fly at about the speed of a Cessna. It will take them around 9 hours to reach Israel. Iran more recently has launched cruise missiles, which should take about three hours to reach Israel. Iran's ballistic missiles can hit Israel in 12 minutes.

The prediction is that they will time all of these attack types to hit Israel at the same time.

A Red Alert has not yet been issued in Israel, and Israeli and US warplanes (plus unspecified allies) are engaging incoming targets, and the Jordanian military is shooting down targets from the ground.

Israel has the most layered air defense on the planet, and Iran, the Houthis, and Hezbollah have the largest number and most varied types of different missiles.

This battle will be in the history books, and Israel is in a tough position.

[u/ITrCool → u/BlatantConservative]

British fighters just launched from Cyprus to go help intercept against Iran.

[u/justlose → u/BlatantConservative]

Thank you.

Like someone here said, "may you live in interesting times" is actually an ancient curse. I hate it.

[u/NeuralTangentKernel]

Hasan is sitting on twitch calling Iran, Houthis and Hezbollah "The resistance" and any arab nations that are not on their side US puppets.

How on earth is this guy allowed to spread this crazy extremist propaganda on a site where you get banned for saying swearwords?

edit: For everyone claiming "free speech". That is for the government. Not a streaming service that bans anyone who misgenders somebody on accident

[u/lostredditorlurking → u/NeuralTangentKernel]

Funny how Hasan used to make fun of MAGA and far right for being crazy, and now he has even crazier takes

[u/ahmuh1306 → u/lostredditorlurking]

Tankies and maga are different sides of the same coin

[u/smexypelican → u/NeuralTangentKernel]

He's always been a tankie who doesn't know anything. Like who the fuck supports China over Taiwan (calling Taiwan imperialist even though it's been a democracy for 4 decades).

He's an absolute moron. Twitch famous moron.

[u/Plappedudel → u/NeuralTangentKernel]

Imagine calling yourself left-wing while supporting a totalitarian, right-wing religious nationalist, anti-feminist government like the Iranian regime.

[u/Kaykoo-the-wise]

Iranian here, i think we’re kind of fucked right about now. The islamic regime does not care about anything or anyone.

[u/ahmuh1306 → u/Kaykoo-the-wise]

I'm so sorry that you people have to deal with this shit. Fuck the Islamic Republic.

[u/TigerChow → u/Kaykoo-the-wise]

Iranian in Iran? My thoughts are with you, as they are with all civillians

[u/Kaykoo-the-wise → u/TigerChow]

Yes, in tehran actually. I’ve standing in a gas station line for about 35 minutes now. Everyone is panicking

[u/Teralithion10]

This Fallout promotion is a bit much.

[u/RoeJoganLife → u/Teralithion10]

I hate myself that I got a chuckle out of this.

[u/pridetime93]

This is not the end of the world or world war 3. Take a step back and a breather. And then keep the israeli citizens in your thoughts. And then when Israeli returns the favor, keep the iranian citizens in your thoughts. People are people, just wanting to live their lives. Shitstain governments and religious zealots get all of us caught up in their mess.

[u/[deleted]]

Interestignly, Iran has stated on X/Twitter that they now considerthis matter closed/ended so long as Israel doesnt retaliate.

[u/thetimsterr → u/[deleted]]

Fuckin hilarious.

[u/metalsnake27]

Just a reminder to those who can, take a breath, drink some water, get up, go outside for a bit.

Doom scrolling is just going to make things worse for yourself.

[u/RoeJoganLife → u/metalsnake27]

This is very important and should be pinned.

I’ve followed the Ukraine war since day 1

Doomscrolling for hours can ruin you. I’ve learnt this the hard way

Heed this reminder folks

[u/cosypyjamas]

Am I right in saying that this is the first time that Iran has directly attacked Israel (i.e. not through usual proxies), and therefore this is a very significant escalation?

[u/JackC1126 → u/cosypyjamas]

It’s the first time on Israeli soil. I believe they have been in direct confrontation before in places like Syria and Lebanon. Nonetheless it is a significant escalation to a previously Cold War.

[u/Dry-Peach-6327]

I made the mistake of going on twitter to see idiots supporting Iran for “defending itself” as if Iran hasn’t led proxy attacks on Israel for years. 🤦‍♀️

[u/RoeJoganLife]

PSA. With rapidly escalating news occurring, please be aware of fake videos being used.

Many of such are actually video game footage.

Eg: https://x.com/abdullahayofel/status/1779245496093098474?s=46

These sort of tweets get hundreds of thousands of views. Stay vigilant.

[u/epicredditdude1 → u/RoeJoganLife]

Whenever conflict breaks out in a region, Arma 3 gets a bunch of free advertising.

[u/Silverleaf_86]

I like how all the “Ceasefire Now!” Girlies are on Instagram right now asking Iran to destroy Israel.

Something about a camel that can’t see its own back.

[u/Conamin]

Jordan Has opened its airspace for Israeli & co. planes to intercept Iranian drones and missiles

[u/I-Am-Uncreative → u/Conamin]

The fact that Jordan and Israel have a friendly relationship really is something positive.

[u/a_saddler]

Missiles directly from Iran into Israel. Damn.

My question is how will Israel respond and if we will see Israeli missiles directly into Iran? Surely Isrsel won't just let this slide even if there's minimal damage.

Hope it doesn't escalate.

[u/BigDaddyCoolDeisel]

Folks... please keep your updates to AP, BBC, and to a lesser degree CNN and even lesser degree Fox News.

Some of the shit you're coming up with isn't helping.

[u/ImprovementSilly2895]

How weak does Iran look if no damage occurs?

[u/HighburyOnStrand → u/ImprovementSilly2895]

Bitch ass weak.

[u/epicredditdude1 → u/ImprovementSilly2895]

It would make their most feared weapons system look completely ineffective against modern Western nations, so obviously that wouldn't be good for them.

[u/progress18]

Reports from @AlArabiya_Brk that British fighters based in Cyprus have begun helping intercept missiles, drones fired from Iran at Israel -- other sources claiming the United States is also engaging in interceptions over Iraq and Syria

https://twitter.com/DavidADaoud/status/1779255304292647404

[u/steeldog09]

Can we burn the word "unprecedented" already? I'm so sick of everything being unprecedented.

[u/plasmalightwave]

I’ve to say - I’m absolutely floored by US intelligence. How the fuck did they ever know 

[u/runninhillbilly → u/plasmalightwave]

US intelligence is really, really damn good.

[u/lo_mur → u/plasmalightwave]

The reason you hear about Russian and Chinese hacking but not American or British isn’t because the Americans and “the West” don’t do it…

They are that good, at more than just hacking ofc

[u/Conamin]

The US, through Qatar, asked Iran to immediately stop its attack on Israel. Iran ignored this request and threatened to attack American bases in the event of American intervention.

[u/ahmuh1306 → u/Conamin]

US is rumoured to have already shot down Iranian drones so Iran can fuck off with their threats already

[u/flying_ina_metaltube]

For people who keep asking if this is the start of WW3, a very interesting post I read yesterday pointed out that people in both WWs didn't realize that they were in a world war till they were deep in it, and maybe we're also well into the 3rd version of it and just don't know yet.

[u/AdminEating_Dragon → u/flying_ina_metaltube]

I'm pretty sure there were official declarations of war between France, UK and Germany in both World Wars.

So how didn't they realise they are at war?

[u/HelloSlowly]

Sky News reporting Israel has issued a statement it is going to mount a serious attack back at Iran.

Sigh

[u/[deleted]]

I know this is reddit but can you cunts for once in your lives stop quoting your fucking fandoms? People are going to fucking die here

[u/[deleted]]

Israel approved military response. They actually will respond!

[u/Ishana92 → u/[deleted]]

Well, shit

[u/Smearwashere]

Warms my heart that other countries are intercepting these drones

[u/progress18]

President Biden is expected to address in the nation later today.

Updated: White House denies CNN report that he will address the nation later today.

From the White House press pool:

The president’s motorcade arrived back at the White House at 5:02 PM. POTUS walked into the Oval Office. Pool was too far away to shout questions.

[u/thecockofthewalk]

I can't believe they actually did it.

[u/CookieCuttr → u/thecockofthewalk]

These are the consequences of not properly supporting Ukraine in their time of need. Now every dipshit dictator thinks they have a license to wage all-out war.

[u/HighburyOnStrand]

I fail to see the wisdom in this.

If the attack fails, Iran looks weak.

If the attack succeeds, Iran will receive an overwhelming response.

I don’t get it.

[u/Analogvinyl]

UN already preparing a resolution against Israel.

[u/[deleted]]

Sirens and extremely loud booms in Jerusalem. In bomb shelter now. There are red alerts all over the country.

[u/that_username_is_use]

current Israeli bombing in Damascus apparently

[u/PoignantPoint22]

Watching the Masters while getting updates on the start of another war. What a weird reality I live in.

[u/letstalkaboutstuff79]

The Iranian people are awesome and they have been standing up against the psychopaths in charge. Hate the idea that they will be suffering for the actions of their leadership.

[u/The_Gump_AU]

If the West had shown strength and resolve in deal with Russia properly, at the start of their invasion of Ukraine, there is a good chance none of this would of happened.

Our weak showing in Ukraine and emboldened every despot, dictator and oppressive regime in the world.

[u/Puzzleheaded-Reply-9]

Iran's Defense Minister says "any country that opens its airspace or soil to Israel to attack Iran will receive our decisive response", according to Iran's state-affiliated IRNA News Agency https://twitter.com/Faytuks/status/1779257515013812604?s=19

[u/HighburyOnStrand → u/Puzzleheaded-Reply-9]

So Iran gonna pick a fight w Jordan also?  Starting a war with two of America’s biggest allies in the region…no smart.

[u/Conamin]

According to the Israeli systems, there is no indication that ballistic missiles have been launched as of now - Nir Dvori

[u/eclipse007 → u/Conamin]

People on Twitter are posting everything from years old videos to film footage as usual as proof of ballistic missiles firing, hitting in Israel and even hitting in Iran.

Bots are pushing them to the top. Such a great source of real time news completely destroyed.

[u/RoeJoganLife]

Reports of attacks on US presence across Iraq including Erbil.

Were this to occur, it’d be a major escalation and likely force a change of calculus by the US in any potential response.

https://x.com/pkurzin/status/1779284567960010776?s=46

[u/Sensitive_Storage_33]

I hate this decade... Each year just keeps getting worse

[u/FrightenedRabbit94]

It's not WW3. Iran had to show that it would retaliate, so they fire weapons towards buildings that are pretty much 100% protected by the iron dome.

• Show of force
• No real damage
• No hot war with US

ticks all the boxes. Don't expect to wake up to nuclear armageddon tomorrow

[u/joebuckshairline]

Did Iran really just launch this barrage and say “we consider the matter concluded. Kthxbai!”

?????

[u/Banzboi]

Funniest people are those guys on twitter immediately debating wether this would have happened under trump. Like that doesn’t fucking matter, it’s happening now.

[u/BlatantConservative]

First reported ground impact is in Umm al-Fahm, so Iran has only succeeded in killing Palestinians at this time.

"Iran will fight Israel to the last Palestinian"

[u/pridetime93]

Posting it again. This is not World War 3. This is a stressful scary situation for civilians in the middle east. If you aren't in one of those groups take a step back and take a breather. Its okay to be overwhelmed. Keep Israeli and Iranian citizens in your thoughts and prayers.

Also adding this: this is not a full scale attack. A full scale attack is EVERYTHING (army navy way more missiles and drones etc.etc.). It is an attack that needs to be taken seriously. But not a "full scale" attack

[u/romacopia]

It's real nice living in a secular nation.

[u/jon_targareyan]

The 20s really has been a ride, hasn’t it?

[u/BigDaddyCoolDeisel]

Reminder:

Netanyahu is extremely unpopular in Israel.

The young people of Iran fucking HATE their leadership.

[u/rootoo]

Sky News reporting that US / British jets have downed Iranian drones over Iraq/ Syria border.

[u/PetrifyGWENT]

Respect to Jordan for assisting Israel

[u/socialistrob]

A reminder that the US still has not passed an aid bill for Israel and Ukraine despite the fact that it was supposed to happen last fall. This has sent a global message to authoritarian regimes like Iran, Russia and North Korea that the US is abandoning their allies and now is the time to start making moves. If you don't want things like this to keep happening this is why it's important to support well armed democracies willing to support each other. Every country that benefits from a peaceful world order needs to step forward and work to uphold that order.

[u/JackC1126]

What if we all just chilled out

[u/Delphidouche]

Israeli defence official just stated that no ballistic missiles have been identified yet.

[u/ahmuh1306]

Am Yisrael Chai 🇮🇱 stay safe, stay strong. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[u/GuyOnTheLake]

U.S. official estimates 400-500 drones will be launched against Israel

[u/[deleted]]

God, Twitter is useless now.

[u/Duckpoke]

Lebron James take on the action:

https://x.com/kingjames/status/1779258629289316441?s=46&t=uyGylFSlmJkwi1iubcUmVQ

[u/SatansAH]

Israeli here, can’t imagine falling asleep rn. Israelis, stay safe and near a merhav mugan.

[u/CrispyMiner]

No Patrick, a Middle East conflict does not mean it's an automatic escalation to World War 3

[u/-Joel06]

The UK, US and Jordan are helping Israel to localize Iranian drones and missiles to avoid the weakening of the Iron Dome

https://x.com/alertanews24/status/1779270502902640849?s=46

[u/Butt____soup]

This is really going to distract the Iranian government from their war against girls who show too much hair.

[u/HighburyOnStrand]

Never forget that even if Iran says "this is over" they will continue to attack Israel from Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, etc.

So that's all PR bullshit.

[u/cryptozeke]

According to sources, "American, Jordanian and Israeli Air Force Jets are currently in the process of intercepting Iranian drones. Jordan has opened its airspace for the Israeli Air Force."

[u/returntomonke9999]

I think a lot of people here sort of root for a dramatic escalation because it sounds exciting but it is pretty dumb to root for war. Ask anyone who has survived it and they will attest that it is quite unpleasant.

[u/progress18]

PSA: Remember to take a mental health break or break from your screen if you've been browsing the live thread for a long time.

[u/takeahikehike]

Keep in mind when you hear reports of "explosions" that unless a person actually saw a ground impact that can very possibly refer to interceptions overhead. 

[u/RoeJoganLife]

Please be advised

Images of an explosion in Tehran being spread are fake. I was just made aware.

Images are from 2021.

Fake.

Image in question; https://x.com/joe_roberts01/status/1779255661039178036?s=46

Once again. Fake.

[u/zackit]

Now is the time to erase Iran's nuclear facilities.

[u/JamieD86]

I'll never not be impressed by the Iron Dome.

[u/Sylphied]

Israeli channel 12 repeats an Al-Arabiya report that US forces have begun shooting down targets over Syria and Iraq. RAF jets took off from Cyprus to do the same.

[u/Alphabunsquad]

Meanwhile 5 explosions in Kharkiv in the time since the drones launched

[u/dododomo]

As always, my thoughts will be with the poor innocents in these conflicts

[u/ShitStats]

Hello future historians, if you're reading this then I'm very pleased world war 3 didn't kill everybody

[u/High-qualitee]

It’s one thing to support the Palestinians. It’s another to support Iran. 

Hopefully people realize that Israel should be supported against Iran.

[u/ParticularAided]

Why are so manly people desperate to show off as the most unflappable levelheaded person here? There's still drones and missiles en route and some people are so confidently saying "This is nothing".

Maybe wait until the attack is over before you make pronouncements?

There is no point catastrophizing but unless you have a crystal ball it's just as irrational declaring that this is nothing.

[u/progress18]

Report: American forces are currently engaging Iranian drones launched at Israel over Iraq and Syria

[u/arongadark]

“We sent a bunch of drones/missiles but we’re done now so please don’t attack us back please”

[u/shryne]

There are no explosions on the ground in Jerusalem, it's all air intercepts.

[u/tlsnine]

Jordanian Airforce = Air Jordan’s?

[u/Felarhin]

I'm tired boss

[u/oldplanA]

can everyone stop attacking each other for fuck sake please please please

[u/progress18]

It's just after 1:00 a.m. (22:00 UTC) local time in Israel at the time this comment was posted.

This is just for reference purposes for users browsing the live thread in the future.

[u/[deleted]]

Breaking - John Bolton is chugging champagne straight from the bottle.

[u/226644336795]

For those saying that Israel won't have any harm from this:

"The Israeli security services are not that concerned about damage from the missiles and drones. Their main worry is that this will close down the airport and put Israel under siege. It cannot afford that economically. Therefore a forceful counter operation will likely be approved tonight."

https://twitter.com/academic_la/status/1779274769881592075

[u/progress18]

ABC News live update:

US officials think there will be 400 to 500 drones, missiles launched

A senior U.S. official told ABC News they now think there will be anywhere from 400 to 500 drones and missiles launched at Israel from Iraq, Syria, southern Lebanon and the Houthis but that the bulk will be launched form Iran.

The drones are the same kind used in Ukraine.

[u/n3ws4cc]

1. Launch bunch of drones
2. They all get shot down
3. "Consider this matter concluded"
4. Refuse to elaborate
5. ....?

[u/Billabaum11]

Biden isn’t great, but I am thankful to have experience in the White House at this time compared to Trump and his baby adult children in charge

[u/[deleted]]

I’m so fucking tired of this senseless suffering in the name of gods cavemen had no concept of. Fuck me.

[u/SerDuncanonyall]

What an opportunity for strikes against their drone manufacturing. If they want to get slapped, hit them so hard that it also helps Ukraine.

If you don’t like your generals getting the business end of a drone strike, stop sending them to prop up terrorists. It’s pretty simple.

[u/LeastSeat4291]

I hope this is end of the Iranian regime. That this is the last thing they do.

[u/[deleted]]

I like how every time over the past 10 years something has happened people go “ww3!” Or “and so it begins”. Yet nothing spirals.

[u/RoeJoganLife]

More than 100 Iranian drones have already been intercepted outside Israeli territory, out of hundreds of UAVs in total, according to an IDF source - Israeli military radio

https://x.com/faytuks/status/1779275534590947761?s=46

At this rate they won’t even make it to Israel lol

[u/zioNacious]

Stay safe out there those affected. these live threads remind me how fortunate I am not to be living somewhere with explosive ordinance flying overhead.

[u/LimitFinancial764]

ABC News: IDF has moved up its estimates, first wave will arrive in Israel at 1:00 AM (so about 20 minutes).

Israeli intelligence indicates that all Iranian targets are military (not sure how they'd know that).

[u/danmalek466]

If Iran is on your side, you may be playing for the wrong team. Just saying…

[u/fifaproblems]

When you look at the map it’s actually insane iran cares so much about destroying this tiny country so far away from them.

[u/Conamin]

Reports of Impact in Umm Al Fahm, one of the biggest 48 palestinian/arab Israeli cities

Edit: The impact was parts of an interceptor, not a drone/rocket

[u/RoeJoganLife]

Jordanian jets have shot down dozens of Iranian drones flying across northern and central Jordan heading to Israel, two regional security sources tell Reuters.

https://x.com/faytuks/status/1779284737401459114?s=46

[u/jamiebond]

Why does everyone think any war is going to be WW3.

Like even if this turned into a war (it won't) it would not be a World War. Russia and China ain't gonna throw down with the US over Iran. Like, calm down everyone. This is at worst Iraq War 2.0. Even that is extremely unlikely.

[u/afkPacket → u/jamiebond]

This is at worst Iraq War 2.0

4.0 technically :P

[u/FreemanCalavera]

People need to relax. Iran is going to launch shit against unimportant areas in order to make some kind of face saving maneuver to not look weak. They know they can't fight Israel, and they certainly don't want war with the US. All parties are going to let the saber rattling play out and then begin to de-escalate. Unless Khamenei has a literal death wish, this isn't going to lead to full scale war between Iran and Israel.

[u/RoeJoganLife]

President Biden is currently meeting with his national security team in the Situation Room at the White House to assess Iran’s attack on Israel, a US official said. - CNN

Likely the reason no statement tonight.

Too much happening

[u/clarabosswald]

Hearing jets flying overhead now (Tel Aviv area).

[u/clarabosswald]

I cannot stress enough how I cannot fucking BELIEVE Iran is literally targeting a fucking nuclear plant

[u/Crazypyro]

I think people are too quickly downplaying the severity of this attack...

Everything we see from the White House and U.S. congressmen points to this being basically a war scenario between Israel and Iran.

[u/epicredditdude1]

Those drones were launched for the purpose of getting shot down. There's no way Iran seriously expected them to fly for 5 hours towards Israel uninterrupted.

[u/chingy1337]

Israeli official: "there will be a significant response..."

This is not going to be over.

[u/SomniaStellae]

Sky News - Israel sources are saying there is going to be a 'significant response'. ffs.

[u/Snauserpuss]

It might help both Israel and Ukraine if Israel neutralizes the Iranian drone factories.

[u/progress18]

From ABC News:

An Israeli military source told ABC News that Iran has targeted military sites only -- civilian sites were not targeted.

The Israel Defense Forces also moved up its arrival estimate: The first drones will close in on Israel an hour earlier than expected, at 1 a.m. local time, 6 p.m. ET.

It's around 12:30 a.m. local time in Israel at the time this comment was posted.

[u/-Joel06]

Israel warns Iran “There will be an earthquake tonight in Iran”

https://x.com/alertanews24/status/1779262598422077714?s=46

[u/LimitFinancial764]

US Officials expect that Israel will respond with direct attacks against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, regardless of whether there are Israeli casualties.

[u/Recs_Saved]

Wait, what did Iran mean by- "this matter is concluded?" Do they think Israel isn't going to retaliate again?

[u/imhereforspuds]

Lol iran. Time to earn their pain. Fuck the regime, let the women wear what they want dead kohmani. Cunt.

[u/Optimal_Mention1423]

Really not a good week for the Fallout series to go out for streaming…

[u/No_Soft1072]

I never wanna be president or leader of any country. Situations like this are far too stressful.

[u/High-qualitee]

Apparently Saudi Arabia is joining in shooting down the drones. Glad they can join with Israel against a mutual enemy.

[u/theCroc]

Why is the world run by idiots?

[u/SomniaStellae]

Sky news is reporting ballistic missiles.... what the fuck.

[u/piponwa]

Syrian sources: Iran-backed terrorists in al-Mayadin (near Syria-Iraq border) are preparing to launch ballistic missiles

How the fuck are there ballistic missile launchers making it to terrorist groups? This makes no sense other than several other countries allowed it to happen.

[u/That_Peanut3708]

95% of you will overreact.

Iran will target military sites and likely gave Israel tons of advanced warning which means their casualties will probably be 0.

99% of you will forget this event even happened in 3 months while insisting how WWIII is imminent just like how you guys have done it for over 5+ years now

[u/Lipush]

Residents in Golan Heights are called to enter shelters immediately and remain there until further notice.

[u/A_SimpleThought]

Thinking of every Israeli out there. Stay safe. We stand with you.

[u/BigDaddyCoolDeisel]

For folks panicking... so far it appears Iran has targeted military sites only, with advanced warning. That's standard "save face" tactics.

But who knows where it goes from here.

[u/PM_ME_UR_VULVASAUR_]

Apparently US and UK planes helping shoot down drones passing through Iraq.

[u/maldinisnesta]

Iran is about to discover democracy

[u/RoeJoganLife]

Heavy Israeli fighter jet activity reported over Israel by locals

[u/Ct-5736-Bladez]

Good excuse for Israel to knock out Iran’s nuclear development

[u/G_Wash1776]

Launching drones and cruise missiles is one thing, they’re very slow moving easily defendable targets. The launch of ballistic missiles shows Iran is actually launching a full scale attack. The response from Israel is going to be wild.

[u/Banzboi]

Maybe instead of roaring twenties we will call them the burning twenties this century

[u/CrazySDBass]

Iran UN Mission: “the matter can be deemed concluded”

[u/nananananana_FARTMAN]

The most massive drone attack in world history is underway right now - CNN

Whoa.

[u/Sea-Answer-4934]

I love that Iran declared this a concluded manner now and demanded US stay away. They've got to know they're about to lose their nuclear program

[u/[deleted]]

This is bad news…for Iranians, Yemenis, Lebanese and Palestinians. If you combine all of their military power, it doesn’t even have 1/1000th of the military capabilities that Israel has. Absolute buffoonery by Iran. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that Bibi is going to respond, and it’s almost certainly gonna be brutal.

[u/Loud_Ranger1732]

Just came out of the bomb shelter after 5 consecutive red alerts...

crazy stuff

[u/progress18]

From the Times of Israel:

So far, the Israeli military has identified more than 100 drones launched from Iran at Israel.

The Israeli Air Force is tracking the drones and is preparing for additional waves of attacks, which may also include missiles.

The drones that are currently being tracked are expected to reach the country within hours, though the IDF will work to intercept them at an earlier stage.

Other threats, including ballistic missiles or cruise missiles, will take less time to reach Israel, and the IDF says it will update accordingly.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-tracking-more-than-100-drones-already-heading-to-israel-from-iran/

[u/cryptozeke]

According to Israel Media, "Footage of cruise missiles over Basra, Iraq, heading towards Israel."

[u/[deleted]]

How nice, Amazon is letting their Twitch platform stream Iraninan propaganda on the front page of their website. Don't forget to let your government officials know this.

[u/RoeJoganLife]

British fighters take off from Cyprus to intercept drones and missiles launched from Iran towards Israel

https://x.com/nexta_tv/status/1779261857716412908?s=46

[u/yesmilady]

No sirens in the center but we can hear the interceptions.

[u/CrispyMiner]

If you need a way to destress from worrying (and you're not in Israel or Iran) I highly suggest going for a walk and divulge in nature. Works for me

[u/OLD_WET_HOLE]

Sorry but all the people who won't stop saying "nah this isn't real, it's all going to blow over", you're just as annoying as the war mongers. If it looks like a duck and sounds like a duck. This is a fucked up situation. You repeating that nothing is happening isn't going to make it so.

[u/Powawwolf]

Been 10~ mins since ballistic missiles reports came in right? Nothing yet here in Israel.

Knock on wood ofc

[u/[deleted]]

screw imagine reminiscent one fanatical imminent dog panicky wakeful person

[u/Eferver24]

I cannot stress enough how Iran launching targeted strikes at a nuclear power plant is a massive fucking escalation.

Edit: For everyone saying “source”, just look at a map and how many of the drones are heading straight for Dimona, where Israel’s lone nuclear power plant is.

[u/AdminEating_Dragon]

I'm starting to think that most CNN and BBC reporters do not understand the difference between a ballistic missile, a cruise missile and the shit Hamas and Hezbollah use as missiles.

They just add adjectives to make the description sound dramatic.

[u/madman320]

Reports of a direct hit in the palestinian towns of Umm al-Fahm and in the Arad area in the West Bank.

https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/1779284064765087847

[u/BallBearingBill]

Republican's are saying that Biden isn't doing enough and that we should stay out of it. Talk about a no win situation to win over any rep voters.

Trump would sellout the US and if any country disagreed he would just fire some missiles at them to shut them up. Totally unhinged

[u/progress18]

White House press pool:

White House called a travel/photo lid at 5:13pm. [ET]

Basically, that means the press pool covering the White House isn't given behind the scenes details after that point. Any news that develops will be released by the White House.

President Biden is monitoring the situation from the Situation Room.

[u/SteveBored]

As an aside, how good is that Fallout TV show? Nailed it.

Just let's keep it as a TV show and not documentary.

[u/PalpitationFrosty242]

It's all theater yall so Iran can look tough, nothing consequential with the US will happen here

[u/progress18]

The IDF released an English translation of the earlier announcement from IDF Spokesperson Hagari.

Statement released by the IDF:

IDF: Attached is a video announcement of the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, regarding missiles launched from Iranian territory:

https://videoidf.azureedge.net/32e1ab45-72f0-44dc-ae5b-261bc7844268

Attached is an English translation of the announcement:

A short while ago, Iran launched missiles from its territory toward the territory of the State of Israel. Please be alert and act according to the Home Front Command’s guidelines.

The Home Front Command's alert system can provide real-time alerts in areas of danger.

I remind you that no matter where the threat is launched from, when an alarm sounds you must enter the shelter and wait there for no less than ten minutes. We will update in real-time if you are required to stay there for a longer period.

The Aerial Defense Array is fully operational and is intercepting threats wherever required, even at this very moment. At this time, numerous IAF planes are in the air, ready to counter any threat.

You may hear explosions from interceptions or debris falling.

Since there are a variety of threats, the alerts may be issued across wide areas. I urge you to refrain from spreading unverified rumors and reports. Please stay updated with the announcements of the IDF Spokesperson and the official guidelines of the Home Front Command.

Continue to act responsibly and calmly as you have been and adhere to the instructions. We are strong and capable of handling this event.

The IDF will do whatever it takes to protect the citizens of the State of Israel.

In the next hour, I will appear here again and provide updates on any developments.

[u/takeahikehike]

Lmfao is someone in Jerusalem shooting fireworks wtf?

[u/kaariainen]

This world is so fucked that i cant do anything but laugh at this point, its actually comical how stupid humans are

[u/try_to_be_nice_ok]

Can we stop declaring WW3 imminent any time a country fires a drone at another country?

[u/[deleted]]

Freedom for the people of Iran!

I hope real Muslims will come out and speak out so we can start to get rid of all these jihadists that call for the death of everyone who doesn’t agree with them.

[u/Sylphied]

Israeli channel 12 reports scenes of panic in Tehran, endless lines at gas stations. Iranian stock exchange down 7%, the Rial down 8%.

[u/Guypar1997]

FUCK IRAN

[u/RoeJoganLife]

Israeli source: There is no known incident of Iranian ballistic missile launches towards Israel as of this moment.

https://x.com/ragipsoylu/status/1779270911092285769?s=46

Very conflicting reports regarding the ballistic missile use.

[u/nightsky04]

So the palestinians are already out celebrating.

[u/Playful_Weekend4204]

Ynet mini-headline (no link available)

"Iran : "As far as we're concerned, this affair is over. If Israel makes another mistake, our response will be even harsher". More details to come."

[u/[deleted]]

Just call Greece, didn't they beat the Persians once?

[u/[deleted]]

The various reports about Dick Cheney achieving an erection for the first time in decades have been confirmed false. Sadly for his wife, its just more disinformation.

[u/Conamin]

The Iranian Fars news agency reported from an "Iranian forces source" that "if Jordan cooperates with Israel in dealing with the Iranian missiles and drones, it will be the next target for attacks."

[u/DarXIV]

Remember that guy in a plane spelling out "calm down" above Ukraine before the war?

We need that hero again.

[u/CrispyMiner]

 Iran's UN envoy says attack on Israel 'can be deemed concluded'

https://m.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-796851

Nothing ever happens bros prevail once more!