Iran launches first direct attack on Israel with drones and missiles

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.