Israel will close the country's airspace since 01:00 am local time (GMT 22:00) on April 14 amid an expected Iranian attack.

Israel will alos close Ben-Gurion Airport overnight for three hours amid the threat of an attack by Iran, Israel TV Channel 12 reported.

Iran has launched dozens of kamikaze drones toward Israel, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported, citing his sources.

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A large number of Iranian drones have crossed the airspace in southern Iraq, Al Arabiya reported, citing a source.

Israel confirms that dozens of drones were launched from Iran, Israeli radio station Kan reported

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The US is aware of reports of Iran launching drones toward Israel, the Pentagon told Sputnik.

Israel Defense Forces Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari officially recognized the launch of the attack on Israel

"A short time ago, Iran launched an unmanned aerial vehicle from its territory towards the territory of the State of Israel," the statement reads.

He noted that the IDF is on high alert and forms a situation picture at all times.

He also asked Israeli public to listen and adhere to the instructions of the Home Front Command and the official announcements of the IDF spokesperson on the subject.

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❗️ Iran has allegedly launched a second wave of drones toward Israel, The Times of Israel reports.

Iran could have fired missiles at Israel in addition to drones, Politico writes, citing Israeli and US officials

US President Biden will hold a meeting with the Secretaries of Defense and State, the Director of the CIA, and the National Security Advisor, The White House said

Iran has confirmed the launch of drones and announced the imminent launch of missile attack on Israel, Iranian Fars news agency said.

According to Tasnim news agency, the IRGC's large-scale missile and unmanned operations against targets in Israel began a few minutes ago.

The White House estimates Iran's attack on Israel is likely to unfold for several hours.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vows that the “malicious Zionist regime will be punished” in a video published on X amid Iran’s drone and missile strike against Israel.

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Iranian drones are approaching the airspace of Jordan. The kingdom is imposing a state of emergency in all provinces due to the Iranian attack on Israel, and is temporarily closing the airspace, local media claimed.

The IDF said it had struck Hezbollah infrastructure facilities in Lebanon in response to the launch of drones towards Israel.