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Israel's national army said on Saturday that Iran had launched an air operation against the country, while a US government spokesman said it was “likely to unfold over several hours.”
The development comes after multiple media reports earlier this year Last week he said a move by Iran toward Israel was imminent, in retaliation for an alleged Israeli attack on Iran's embassy in Syria on April 1.
“Iran launched unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from its territory towards Israel recently,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said. x.com/IDF/status/1779242779182288964″ target=”_blank”>saying on x (formerly twitter).
“The IDF is on high alert and constantly monitoring the operational situation. The IDF Air Defense Joint is on high alert, along with IAF fighter jets and Israeli Navy ships that are on a defense mission in Israeli air and naval space. The IDF is monitoring all targets,” the national army added.
The latest flare-up between Israel and Iran amid an already precarious situation in the Middle East added to geopolitical concerns this week, and especially on Friday, when American investors, ahead of the impending attack, avoided stocks (SP500) and fled to the safety of bonds (US10Y) and the dollar (DXY). WTI crude oil futures (CL1:COM) are also on guard.
“Iran has initiated an airstrike against Israel,” Adrienne Watson, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, confirmed in a statement. statement on Saturday.
“The national security team regularly updates President Biden on the situation and will meet with them this afternoon at the White House. His team is in constant communication with Israeli officials, as well as other partners and allies,” Watson added.
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