Israeli Navy intercepting UAVs launched from Iran by missile boats
Footage released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shows its navy intercepting drones launched by Iran on Friday (13 June).
The IDF claimed missile boats managed to successfully shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched by Tehran over Mediterranean waters in retaliation for Israeli overnight strikes.
Israel said 200 fighter jets took part in attacks on more than 100 targets as part of Operation 'Rising Lion', a campaign targeting Iran's nuclear program and military leaders.
Iranian state media has said that 78 people have been killed and 329 injured in the strikes, though official Iranian and Israeli channels have not yet given a figure.
Iran has since launched a retaliatory attack against Israel using ballistic missiles against 'dozens of targets, military centres and airbases'. Local media has reported that seven people have been lightly injured.
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- BBC News
At least 10 killed in Israel and 128 in Iran after strikes, authorities say
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The Guardian
22 minutes ago
- The Guardian
Keir Starmer in diplomatic push to head off Middle East crisis ahead of G7 summit in Canada
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Sky News
35 minutes ago
- Sky News
Israel-Iran live: Explosions reported in central Tehran as strikes exchanged; Trump says countries 'will make deal'
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