By Sabiu Abdullahi
Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated sharply on Friday after Iran launched around 100 drones toward Israeli territory.
The Iranian response came hours after Israel carried out widespread airstrikes targeting nuclear facilities and key military sites across Iran.
According to a spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), “all the defense systems are acting to intercept the threats,” as the military moved swiftly to neutralize the incoming drones.
The drone attack follows a pre-dawn offensive by Israel, which struck multiple targets in Iran, including nuclear installations and military compounds.
The assault reportedly resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a stern warning following the Israeli operation, stating that Israel would face “severe punishment” for the attack.
The situation has drawn international concern, with fears of a broader regional conflict if tensions continue to spiral.
Both nations remain on high alert as the world watches for what comes next.