Israel Attacks Iran Live Updates: Iranian military hits back with massive drone attack

Israel’s military said Iran launched about 100 drones toward Israel on Friday and that it was making an effort to shoot them down, following a wave of Israeli air strikes across the Islamic republic.

“Iran launched approximately 100 UAVs towards Israeli territory, which we are working to intercept,” military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin told journalists. He added that Israel’s strikes on Iran involved 200 fighter jets striking about 100 targets across Iran.

General Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard, was killed in the attack. He was among the country’s most powerful figures. The attack also killed Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s highest-ranking military officer.

Two U.S. officials said there was no U.S. assistance or involvement in the operation. U.S. media reports showed President Donald Trump was convening a cabinet meeting.

Meanwhile, Iran’s state TV said several explosions were heard in Tehran and the country’s air defence system was on full alert.

Trump said on Thursday (June 12, 2025) an Israeli strike on Iran “could very well happen” but reiterated his hopes for a peaceful resolution.

(With agency inputs)