Follow ‘s liveblog for the latest updates after Iran launched drones and missiles at Israel.
23:56
Israeli Iron Dome intercepts rockets over Jerusalem
The night sky above Jerusalem is lighting up, as the more than 100 drones and missile sent by Iran have begun to enter Israeli airspace.
Footage below shows the moment Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system intercepts rockets.
Blasts were also heard in Jericho in the occupied West Bank, while the Israeli army said it had sounded sirens in the southern Negev region.
23:53
President Biden meets with national security team
23:52
'America supports Israel,' urges Donald Trump
Donald Trump has slammed President Biden following Iran’s attack on Israel.
The former US president wrote on his Truth Social Platform: ‘ISRAEL IS UNDER ATTACK! This should have never been allowed to happen – This would NEVER have happened if I were President!’
He finished by adding, in capital letters: ‘AMERICA SUPPORTS ISRAEL!’
23:48
Berlin warns Iran strikes on Israel could plunge region 'into chaos'
Germany has warned that an Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel could ‘plunge an entire region into chaos’.
‘We condemn the ongoing attack – which could plunge an entire region into chaos – in the strongest possible terms,’ said German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on X, formerly Twitter.
‘Iran and its proxies must stop this immediately,’ she said, adding that Berlin stands ‘firmly by Israel’.
23:29
US Embassy employees at Jerusalem told to 'take shelter'
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has told all government employees to take shelter inside the building until further notice, according to a security alert after Iran began launching drones and missiles at Israel.
‘In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further restrict or prohibit U.S. government employees and their family members from traveling to certain areas of Isaerl (including the Old City of Jerusalem) and the West Bank,’ the statement said.
23:23
Two Syrian provinces where US jets shot down drones confirmed
Two Syrian provinces where US fighter jets shot down Iranian drones have been confirmed by security sources.
Israel is currently bracing for a huge aerial assault after Tehran launched kamikaze aircrafts and missiles towards Tel Aviv.
Dramatic footage has shown the moment Israel fires missiles to intercept the aerial bombardment, with explosions seen lighting up the sky.
Now, security sources have confirmed US jets shot down drones in the Syrian provinces of Swedia and Deraa.
22:52
Breaking:MoD: RAF jets moved to region as UK Government works to 'encourage de-escalation'
The Ministry of Defence has said that RAF jets have been to the Middle East since Iran launched drones and missiles at Israel.
A spokesperson told : ‘In response to increased Iranian threats and the growing risk of escalation in the Middle East, the UK Government has been working with partners across the region to encourage de-escalation and prevent further attacks.
‘We have moved several additional Royal Air Force jets and air refuelling tankers to the region. These will bolster Operation Shader, which is the UK’s existing counter-Daesh operation in Iraq and Syria. In addition, these UK jets will intercept any airborne attacks within range of our existing missions, as required.
‘We will continue to cooperate closely with our regional partners in the interest of de-escalation.’
22:48
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is prepared for direct attack from Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel is prepared for direct attack from Iran.
Following news of the attacks, he said: ‘In recent years, and especially in recent weeks, Israel has been preparing for a direct attack by Iran. Our defensive systems are deployed; we are ready for any scenario, both defensively and offensively. The State of Israel is strong. The IDF is strong. The public is strong.
‘We appreciate the U.S. standing alongside Israel, as well as the support of Britain, France and many other countries. We have determined a clear principle: Whoever harms us, we will harm them. We will defend ourselves against any threat and will do so level-headedly and with determination.’
22:46
American warship 'leading naval force in Eastern Mediterranean' with 2,500 marines onboard
US Congressional sources say the amphibious war ship Bataan is leading a US naval task force in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Bataan has two support ships and together they have about 2,500 Marines onboard. The US also has several guided missile destroyers including the Carney in the area.
US bases in Iraq have been placed on full alert and will also attempt to shoot down missiles and drones aimed at Israel. In addition, the US has two destroyers and a Cruiser in the Red Sea that are fully armed with anti-missile weapons and they too are under orders to shoot down any Israeli bound missiles or drones.
22:34
US shoots down Iranian drone headed towards Israel
The US military has shot down Iranian drone aircraft headed toward Israel on Saturday, three U.S. officials said, without disclosing how many drones were shot down or the precise locations.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel in an attack that may trigger a major escalation between the regional archenemies.
22:33
Israel puts occupied Golan Heights on high alert for drone attacks
Israel’s military put the northern part of the occupied Golan Heights as well as Nevatim, Dimona and Eilat on standby for possible impact from Iranian drone launches early on Sunday, instructing residents to stay close to bomb shelters.
The Golan was captured from Syria in a 1967 war. Nevatim is the site of an Israeli air base. Israel has a nuclear reactor on the outskirts of Dimona. Eilat is Israel’s southern Red Sea port, which has come under repeated attack by Yemen’s Houthis.
22:31
Iran warns US to 'stay away' from conflict with Israel
Iran’s mission to the United Nations has warned the United States to ‘stay away’ from its conflict with Israel.
On X Twitter, the mission the UN said: ‘Conducted on the strength of Article 51 of the UN Charter pertaining to legitimate defense, Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus.
‘The matter can be deemed concluded. However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran’s response will be considerably more severe. It is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, from which the U.S. MUST STAY AWAY!’
This comes after President Joe Biden on Friday warned Iran against attacking Israel after saying such a scenario appeared imminent and pledged to stand with Israel against Iran.
22:26
EU chief condemns Iran's 'unprecedented escalation'
The European Union’s foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell condemned Iran’s strikes on Israel Saturday as an ‘unprecedented escalation’.
‘The EU strongly condemns the unacceptable Iranian attack against Israel,’ he wrote on the platform X.
‘This is an unprecedented escalation and a grave threat to regional security.’
22:22
Jordan denies it is in a state of emergency
A spokesperson for the government of Jordan has denied the kingdom announced a state of emergency and said media reports it did were baseless and ‘there was no cause for concern among its citizens’.
Minister of Government Communications Muhannad Mubaideen told state news agency Petra the government would take legal measures against any outlet that spread rumours or accusations that are not verified.
22:20
Biden meets in situation room with national security advisers
US president Joe Biden has begun his meeting in the situation room with national security advisers following the Iranian attacks on Israel, Reuters reports.
22:14
Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen launch drones at Israel in coordinated attack
Yemen’s Huthi rebels launched multiple drones at Israel in coordination with Iran, security firm Ambrey said late Saturday, adding that the projectiles were likely timed to reach Israel simultaneously.
‘Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS) were reportedly launched by the Huthis toward Israel. The UAVs were launched in coordination with Iran,’ the company said.
‘Israeli ports are assessed to be potential targets’, it added, and warned of ‘collateral damage’ to shipping.
22:11
Breaking:British jets 'down Iranian drones over Iraq-Syria border'
British and American jets have downed some Israel-bound Iranian drones over the Iraq-Syria border area, Israel’s top-rated Channel 12 TV reported, according to news agency Reuters.
22:08
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron condemns Iran's 'reckless attacks on Israel'
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has condemned Iran’s attacks on Israel.
Posting on X/Twitter, he said: ‘Iran’s reckless attacks on Israel will only further inflame tensions in the Middle East.
‘The UK calls on the Iranian regime to stop this serious escalation, which is in no one’s interest.
22:06
Rishi Sunak blasts Iran for 'reckless' drone attack against Israel
Rishi Sunak has condemned ‘in the strongest terms’ Iran’s ‘reckless attack’ against Israel after officials in Jerusalem said Tehran had launched drones towards the country.
The Prime Minister said the UK will ‘continue to stand up for Israel’s security and that of all our regional partners, including Jordan and Iraq’ following the regional escalation.
It comes as Tehran launched some 100 kamikaze drones towards Israel, in a ‘dangerous escalation’, of the conflict in the region.
22:03
Iran launches more than 100 drones and missiles at Israel
Iran has launched more than 100 drones and missiles to attack Israel that are set to hit within hours, after Israel announced it was closing all schools amid fears of an upcoming attack from the rogue state
22:00
Welcome to our liveblog on Iran's attack on Israel
Follow here for the latest updates after Iran launched drones and missiles at Israel.
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Two Syrian provinces where US jets shot down drones confirmed
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US shoots down Iranian drone headed towards Israel
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Iran warns US to 'stay away' from conflict with Israel
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British jets 'down Iranian drones over Iraq-Syria border'
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Iran launches more than 100 drones and missiles at Israel
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