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Long lines at gas stations across Iran

Apr 13, 2024, 22:47 GMT+1

Long lines have formed at gas stations in Tehran and other Iranian cities amid heightened tensions with Israel.

IRGC-affiliated media have reported a similar situation in Israeli cities such as Haifa.

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Sirens sound in northern ISraeli town for rockets fired from Lebanon

Apr 13, 2024, 22:35 GMT+1

Sirens sound in the northern Israeli community of Snir, amid a rocket attack from Lebanon.

Hezbollah has been carrying out daily attacks on northern Israel amid the war in the Gaza Strip.

There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries in the attack.


Lebanon Announces Temporary Closure Of Airspace

Apr 13, 2024, 22:21 GMT+1

In addition Lebanon, Israel and neighbouring Jordan, which lies between Iraq and Israel, said they were closing their airspace on Saturday night and Jordan announced a state of emergency.

Syria, an ally of Iran, said it was putting its ground-to-air defence systems around the capital and major bases on high alert, army sources there said.

Iraq has also announced that it is closing its airspace and suspending all air traffic after Iran launched a drone attack on Israel.

“Iraq’s airspace has been closed and air traffic has been halted,” Transport Minister Razzak al-Saadawi tells state news agency INA. The Civil Aviation Authority says the closure will last from 11:30 pm (2030 GMT) until 5:30 am (0230 GMT).

Jordan’s government spokesperson has denied the kingdom announced a state of emergency, and says media reports it did were baseless and “there was no cause for concern among its citizens.”

UK, France Condemn Iran’s Attack

Apr 13, 2024, 22:17 GMT+1

UK premier Rishi Sunak has condemned in the "strongest terms the Iranian regime’s reckless attack against Israel," warning that "these strikes risk inflaming tensions and destabilizing the region."

"Iran has once again demonstrated that it is intent on sowing chaos in its own backyard. The UK will continue to stand up for Israel’s security and that of all our regional partners, including Jordan and Iraq. Alongside our allies, we are urgently working to stabilize the situation and prevent further escalation. No one wants to see more bloodshed," he added.

France’s Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne condemns Iran’s drone strikes on Israel as a “new level” in the threat to security.

“France condemns with the greatest firmness the attack launched by Iran against Israel,” he says on the platform X.

“In deciding to take this unprecedented action, Iran has reached a new level of destabilization and is risking a military escalation,” he adds, reiterating France’s commitment to Israel’s security.

Footage shows Iranian Shahed 136 drone flying over Iraq en route to Israel

Apr 13, 2024, 21:43 GMT+1

Footage circulating on social media purports to show an Iranian Shahed 136 drone flying over Iraq, amid Iran’s attack on Israel.

Iran has launched dozens of drones at Israel, which are expected to take several hours to reach the country, officials have said.

Former IDF intel chief: ‘Simplest bomb shelter’ can protect against Iranian drones

Apr 13, 2024, 21:25 GMT+1

Amos Yadlin, the former head of IDF military intelligence, says it is appropriate that Israel is preparing as needed, but believes “the public can sleep soundly” tonight.

Speaking on Channel 12, as Israel confirmed that Iran has launched dozens of drones at Israel, Yadlin highlighted Israel’s array of missile defense systems and other capabilities.

He notes that the Iranian drones, which are several hours away, carry a 20-kilogram warhead, which “the simplest bomb shelter” can protect against, and says he estimates that the drones are likely headed only to military targets.