‘In response to numerous crimes…’: Iran launches drone attack on Israel
Hindustan TimesHours after warning Iran of “consequences,” the Israel Defense Forces said on Saturday that unmanned aerial vehicles had been launched by Iran from its territory towards Israel. Meanwhile, confirming the strike, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps told state media that a “drone and missile attack” was underway. “In response to the numerous crimes committed by the Zionist regime, including the attack on the consular section, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired dozens of missiles and drones at specific targets inside the occupied territories,” an IRGC statement read, referring to Israel. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also reacted to the development, and accused Iran of once again demonstrating its “intent on sowing chaos in its own backyard.” “The UK will continue to stand up for Israel's security and that of all our regional partners, including Jordan and Iraq.