TEHRAN – Iran responded to the Israeli attack on its embassy on Saturday evening with hundreds of missiles and drones, in what is considered Tehran’s first direct attack on Israeli territory.
The expected strikes set off sirens in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities. Videos shared online show explosions as Israeli air defenses intercepted incoming missiles.
As the attack sparked concerns about escalating tensions, thousands of Iranians took to the streets to show support for the retaliatory strikes.
The accused citizens chanted “Death to Israel!” and “Death to America!” while the Revolutionary Guards announced the launch of Operation “Honest Promise”.
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“The next slap will be more violent,” said the banners and the outfits praised by citizens. Masses were also seen waving Iranian and Palestinian flags as well as banners proclaiming “God’s victory is near.”
Tehran’s retaliatory strikes followed an April 1 attack that destroyed the five-story consular annex of the Iranian embassy in Damascus, leading to the deaths of seven Revolutionary Guards, including two generals.
