TEHRAN - Iran on late Saturday responded to Israeli attack on its embassy with hundreds of missiles and drones, in what is said to be Tehran's first direct attack on lsraeli territory.
The anticipated strikeriggered sirens in TelAviv and other Israelciles. Videos shared
online show explosions as Israeli air defenses intercepted the incoming missiles.
As the attack sparked concerns about escalating tensions, thousands of Iranians hit
streets in show of support for retaliatory strikes.
Revolutionary Guards announced the launch of Operation "Honest Promise".
Israel!" and "Death to America!" as the The charged citizens chanted "Death to
"The next slap will be fiercer" banners and holdings touted by citizens said. Masses also
spotted waving Iranian and Palestinian flags
along with banners proclaiming "God's victory
is near.
Tehran's retaliatory st&es were in response to an April 1 attack that destroyed the five- story consular annexe of the Iranian embassy
in Damascus, resulting in the deaths of seven Revolutionary Guards, including two generals.
