# Breaking, Iran launching strike against Israel (4/13/2024) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** breaking-news\ **Created:** [April 13, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244 "2024-04-13T21:45:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/1 "2024-04-13T21:45:19Z")
For about the last two hours, major news organizations are reporting that Iran has launched perhaps 100 drones against Israel, possibly to be followed by cruise missiles. The cable networks (including where I live,m BBC News) are on full alert, with live feeds from Tel Aviv, and scores of retired military officers, diplomats and scholars ready to comment. It’s a strange period because at this moment Israel has not yet been struck by anything yet. But when something happens over the next few hours, this thread is here for the breaking news. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/2 "2024-04-13T21:47:29Z")
Anyone know if we have a carrier in the area, I could see this triggering a US response. > **[Joe Biden expects Iran to attack Israel 'sooner than later'](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68796363)** > > Israel says it is ready to defend itself against retaliation for an attack on an Iranian consulate in Syria. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/3 "2024-04-13T21:51:15Z")
The people on the new say that based on flight times, any drones and missile that may get through the defenses are expected to hit in about an hour. It’s 12:50 AM right now and I plan to stay up a bit. I’ll keep you guys posted from the Tel Aviv area. The U.S military is now saying that Iran has launched 400-500 drones and missiles. Interesting times. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/4 "2024-04-13T21:56:17Z")
Joe Biden warned Iran against attacking Israel; his exact words were, I believe, “Don’t.” There’s no deniability here - Iran has announced that it is launching the attacks from its own soil. I think that a US response of some sort is pretty much guaranteed. ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/5 "2024-04-13T21:56:19Z")
Thanks @Alessan. Stay safe! ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/6 "2024-04-13T21:56:54Z")
Agreed and stay safe. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/7 "2024-04-13T21:57:53Z")
Supposed to take “several hours” flying time, lots of shooting practice tonight. > **[Iran attacks Israel, sends hundreds of drones](https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-796838)** > > The drones are expected to take several hours to reach Israel. • US, Israel intercepting projectiles over Iraq, Syria ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/8 "2024-04-13T21:58:24Z")
Not that I understand why, but attacking Country A directly from the territory of Country B is a bigger deal than using a proxy. So this is a big deal. Reports from sources I do not really trust say that US aircraft will help intercept the drones. In any case, this darn fool war is widening, just like Hamas wanted it to. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/9 "2024-04-13T22:24:35Z")
Wow, sounds like the iron dome is in for a stress test. Stay safe, Allesan. This sounds like, as far as the US and Iran are concerned, something that’s going to get very big. Here’s hoping for the best for all involved. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/10 "2024-04-13T22:30:14Z")
CNN says U.S. has intercepted some drones. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/11 "2024-04-13T22:43:37Z")
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**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/14 "2024-04-13T22:44:41Z")
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**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/15 "2024-04-13T23:01:14Z")
Air raid sirens reported across the country. Nothing here yet. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/16 "2024-04-13T23:02:08Z")
I’m assuming that’s maddening, knowing it’s on the way but not there yet. Do your best to stay safe. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/17 "2024-04-13T23:21:09Z")
8 minutes ago - CNN: > [@](#): > > CNN teams on the ground report the sound of explosions above Tel Aviv, which appear to have been interceptions by Israeli air defenses. > > There are also reports of explosions in the areas of Beersheba, the Dead Sea and Hebron in the West Bank, as well as the Golan Heights on the border with Syria. > > Iron Dome intercepts took place in several additional locations, according to live webcams viewed by CNN. > > The intercepts were observed above Hanaton, which is in northern Israel east of Haifa; near Nazareth; near Modi’in-Maccabim-Re’ut; and Safed, near the Golan Heights. > > Sirens are sounding in many parts of Israel as air defenses are activated. Shit —\> fan ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/18 "2024-04-13T23:23:42Z")
I’m hearing some planes overhead, but no explosions. ---
**Author:** ![Al128](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/al128/32/16541_2.png) [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/19 "2024-04-13T23:29:53Z")
> **[Al Jazeera Live | Today's latest from Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/live)** > > Watch Al Jazeera’s live broadcast now some english speaking live coverage ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/20 "2024-04-13T23:57:40Z")
(Reporting from CBS News says…) Iran’s mission to the UN says the ‘attack’ will stop for now. It’s being suggested that Iran targeted less populous areas of Israel in order to both show strength _and_ retaliate for the attack in Damascus. So … maybe that’s it for a while? ---
**Author:** ![DWMarch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dwmarch/32/1010_2.png) [@DWMarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWMarch)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/21 "2024-04-13T23:58:46Z")
YMMV and all but I certainly would not chuck a bunch of missiles at Israel right now and then say “we good?” and hope for the best. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244/22 "2024-04-14T00:05:33Z")
Here’s hoping you stay safe. As well as everyone else under threat. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-iran-launching-strike-against-israel-4-13-2024/1000244.md?page=2)