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scipan

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37. ABC News says you're right
Sat Apr 13, 2024, 05:57 PM
Apr 2024

In the coming hours the U.S. expects missile launches from Iran and southern Lebanon -- and maybe even the Houthis -- as well as drones, which take longer to reach target. The Iranians are trying to overwhelm the Israeli air defenses with drones and missiles coming in at different altitudes, speeds and directions -- but hitting targets at the same time, according to the official.

While the U.S. expects that most of these will be intercepted -- upwards of 85% -- the fear is that if any Israeli lives are lost, the Israeli response will be much bigger.

The target is believed to be three military bases, especially one where F-35s are kept. While these bases are relatively remote, there are towns nearby and these Iranian weapons are not completely accurate.


Live updates:
https://abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/?id=108860743

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Eight hours for the drones to arrive at their targets? Marcus IM Apr 2024 #1
Hmm. The shortest distance between - werdna Apr 2024 #4
Has this been verified? Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #2
Not yet. Some people say type reports. n/t Marcus IM Apr 2024 #3
Not sure what you mean here. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #5
At the time of my post, the first reports were 3rd hand. Now there are confirmations. Marcus IM Apr 2024 #18
Oh boy. Things are heating up. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #25
MSNBC is confirming it, FWIW. Celerity Apr 2024 #17
Biden returns to the White House as imminent Iranian attack on Israel is possible SARose Apr 2024 #6
"Sneaking" is not the goal, I think Easterncedar Apr 2024 #7
I agree. I'd think the IDF Air could intercept them underpants Apr 2024 #13
Are these sources reliable? Enquiring_Mind Apr 2024 #8
IDF is now confirming. I just updated the OP rollin74 Apr 2024 #9
I don't trust the IDF either Enquiring_Mind Apr 2024 #10
It's been confirmed by US officials MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2024 #20
I do.. Fuck Hamas and Iran Cha Apr 2024 #42
IDF confirms launch of Iran attack SARose Apr 2024 #11
Can Israel shoot them down? Does the Iron Dome help? Takket Apr 2024 #12
Yes.. DemocratInPa Apr 2024 #21
Likely, I would think. I think Hezbollah uses drones. LeftInTX Apr 2024 #22
As Iran Threatens to Attack, These Are Israel's Air Defenses Celerity Apr 2024 #30
Could just be one prong of attack.... getagrip_already Apr 2024 #14
Most likely the drones are a throwaway attack sarisataka Apr 2024 #26
Yes. Easterncedar Apr 2024 #27
ABC News says you're right scipan Apr 2024 #37
State-linked media reports second wave of drones launched at Israel SARose Apr 2024 #15
I wonder if US warships in the region will fire to intercept NickB79 Apr 2024 #16
Hope not DemocratInPa Apr 2024 #19
there is very little doubt that US warships will assist with interceptions if they are in position to do so rollin74 Apr 2024 #23
Yes, the US will definitely intercept. Ace Rothstein Apr 2024 #31
After the world has seen what happened because of the Hamas attack, why would Iran do this? Deuxcents Apr 2024 #24
Because it does NOT matter! Behind the Aegis Apr 2024 #28
Iran would do this if they are confident that any response would not be enough to bother them. DFW Apr 2024 #33
This is a dangerous game of chicken DFW Apr 2024 #29
I don't think this will escalate to that extent. LeftInTX Apr 2024 #32
Everyone hopes not, but like I said, it's a big game of chicken DFW Apr 2024 #34
ABC News: targets are 3 military bases (see my post above) scipan Apr 2024 #38
White House Statement LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2024 #35
reports: Israeli jets now intercepting drones over Syria and Jordan rollin74 Apr 2024 #36
Nice job, Republicans! gulliver Apr 2024 #39
Arrival estimate upped 1h to 6pm Eastern time. scipan Apr 2024 #40
Iran: the matter is concluded. scipan Apr 2024 #41
It will be interesting to see what Israel's response is rollin74 Apr 2024 #43
Maybe if there's no/minor damage, Israel will scipan Apr 2024 #46
And just like that, WWIII is over LeftInTX Apr 2024 #44
The "rogue Israeli regime" liberalla Apr 2024 #49
In a moment of incredible uncertainty, I'm so happy that we have President Biden in the Oval Office LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2024 #45
Interceptions in Jerusalem area scipan Apr 2024 #47
Ballistic missiles hit in Negrev area scipan Apr 2024 #48
Israel has told US, allies it will retaliate scipan Apr 2024 #50
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