{"data":{"id":"fact_l1pwysvb8y","thread":{"slug":"usa-iran","title":"USA–Iran Confrontation"},"occurredAt":"2024-04-13T00:00:00.000Z","recordedAt":"2026-09-02T03:38:11.741Z","title":"Iran launches first direct attack on Israel with drones and missiles","body":"On 13 April 2024, Iran launched a large-scale drone and missile attack against Israel, its first direct military assault, in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike on its consulate in Damascus on 1 April. The attack involved over 300 drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. Israel, with assistance from the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Jordan, intercepted the majority, with Israel reporting a 99% success rate. The attack caused minor damage to two Israeli airbases and injured a young Bedouin girl.","location":"Israel and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights","actors":["Iran","Israel","United States","United Kingdom","France","Jordan","Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps","Hezbollah","Houthis"],"verdict":"VERIFIED","verdictNote":"Multiple reputable sources consistently report that on 13 April 2024, Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles at Israel in its first direct attack, in retaliation for the Damascus consulate strike, with most intercepted by Israel and allies. The claim is verified.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-795719","title":"Defense Minister Gallant: Israel ready for any scenario regarding Iran","publisher":"The Jerusalem Post","retrievedAt":"2026-09-02"},{"url":"https://www.trtworld.com/article/17782767","title":"Israeli war cabinet divided over response to Iran attack","publisher":"TRT World","retrievedAt":"2026-09-02"},{"url":"https://www.jpost.com/international/article-797206","title":"After attacking Israel, Iran counts on Russia's support moving forward","publisher":"The Jerusalem Post","retrievedAt":"2026-09-02"}],"tags":["iran-israel-conflict","drone-attack","missile-strike","middle-east","2024"],"views":4,"updatedAt":"2026-09-04T23:07:34.629Z","media":[],"relatedFactIds":[],"url":"/fact/fact_l1pwysvb8y"}}