300 drones were sent towards the territory overnight
It comes after Iran sent 300 drones and missiles in an unprecedented attack. However, tensions remain high in the region alongside a potential counter-strike from Israel.
According to Israel, Iran launched 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles, and more than 120 ballistic missiles in the early hours of Sunday . The attack ended by Sunday morning with Israel reopening its air space. Defence minister Yoav Gallant said: "This campaign is not over yet. We need to remain vigilant … and to prepare for any scenario,” he said in a video statement.General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces, confirmed the operation was over, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. He was quoted as saying: "We have no intention of continuing the operation against Israel.
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