jfid – On Saturday night, April 13, 2024, the world was shocked by the aerial attack carried out by Iran on Israel. Iran launched over 100 combat drones and several missiles into Israeli territory. Explosions resounded in the skies of Israel.
Background of the Attack
This attack occurred two weeks after the Iranian Consulate in Damascus was hit by an airstrike that killed several Iranian military officers, including Quds Force commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the attack, named “Operation Promise Fulfilled,” targeted “specific targets” in Israeli territory.
Iran also reiterated that their actions were in response to Israel’s “repeated crimes,” including the April 1 attack on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus.
Israeli Response
In Jerusalem, BBC correspondents reported that sirens were activated at around 01:45 local time (05:45 WIB). Loud explosions were heard along with the air defense system shooting down objects in the sky, illuminating the night sky.
Israeli military sources stated that over 100 drones had been launched from Iran, covering a distance of approximately 1,800 km. CBS News reported that the US has intercepted some of the missiles. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they were on high alert and “monitoring all targets.”
Iran’s Combat Drone: Mohajer-10
In this attack, Iran utilized super-sophisticated combat drones, including the Mohajer-10.
Introduced in 2023, Iran showcased the Mohajer-10 as a combat drone capable of reaching Israeli territory. This drone is capable of flying nonstop for 24 hours.
Implications and Impact
This attack marks a severe and dangerous escalation in the Middle East conflict. Former spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces, Jonathan Conricus, stated, “This is a first day for a new Middle East—this is the first time Iran has attacked Israel directly from Iranian sovereign territory.”
He added that this attack could drag other countries, including the US, into the conflict.
Conclusion
This attack demonstrates that Iran has enhanced its military capabilities and is willing to employ that power to pursue its objectives.
Meanwhile, Israel and its allies must consider their response to this attack and how they can prevent further escalation.
The situation underscores the importance of peaceful resolutions and diplomacy in addressing conflicts in the Middle East. Hopefully, peace can be achieved in the region soon.
