Iran launches over 100 drones at Israel in retaliation, says IDF

AP- PTI Updated - June 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM.

The IDF stated that around 200 Israeli fighter jets were involved in the operation, targeting approximately 100 locations.

Israel’s military said Iran launched over 100 drones toward its territory in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, with defence systems activated to intercept the threats. | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic/Reuters

Israel's military says Iran is launching drones in retaliation for its strikes on Terhan.

Brig Gen Effie Deffrin, Israel's chief army spokesman: “In the last few hours, Iran has launched more than 100 drones toward Israel, and all the defense systems are acting to intercept the threats.” Defrin added that some 200 Israeli fighter jets participated in the operation, striking some 100 targets, and that the attacks were continuing.

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Meanwhile, Jordan's civil aviation authority said the country's airspace will be closed for all flights, following other regional air authorities.

The Jordan News Agency said the temporary measure is out concern of any dangers related to the escalation in the region.

Published on June 13, 2025 05:47

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