By Douglas Jones
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Iran has launched more than 100 drones toward Israel in retaliation for recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, the Israeli Occupation Forces (IoF) confirmed on Friday morning.
Speaking at a press briefing, IoF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari (also known as Effie Defrin) stated that “in the last few hours, Iran has launched over 100 drones toward Israeli airspace.” While he did not specify the expected time of arrival, past incidents — notably in April 2025 — suggest that such drones typically take several hours to reach their targets due to their relatively slow speed and long-range trajectory.
In what appears to be a coordinated military escalation, Defrin also revealed that Israeli forces have responded with a significant aerial offensive: “Over 200 Israeli aircraft have struck more than 100 strategic targets within Iranian territory using over 330 precision munitions.”
As of now, the situation remains highly volatile. Air defense systems across Israel have been placed on maximum alert, and international observers are expressing growing concern over the prospect of a broader regional war.
This development marks a dangerous new phase in the already tense Iran-Israel conflict, following months of covert operations, cyberattacks, and proxy skirmishes between the two archrivals.
More updates to follow as the situation unfolds.