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Large crowds gathered in Tehran’s Palestine Square in the early hours of Sunday morning to show their support for the Iranian military after it launched a wave of drones and missiles towards Israel.
Footage shows locals cheering and waving Palestinian and Iranian flags while holding banners and placards.
“Our last message to Israel is that they should leave the occupied lands and they would not have any place there. These lands are not theirs and never will be,” a demonstrator said.
“I am so happy that the attack was conducted that night. My message to Israel is that they should pack their bags and leave and no trace,” added a second.
Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel on Saturday night in Tehran’s first direct attack on the Jewish state, signalling a major escalation of tensions in the region.
The attack came as a response to the alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, which killed at least seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), including a senior Quds Force commander.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed Iran had launched '300 threats of various types' towards Israel, adding that '99%' of the rockets and drones had been intercepted. At the same time, defence minister Yoav Gallant reported that 'very little damage was caused' due to the attack.
IRGC Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri has warned that Tehran would launch a 'much bigger' offensive if Israel were to target Iranian soil in response to Saturday’s attack.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Washington had intercepted 'dozens of missiles and UAVs' before they had entered Israeli airspace. President Joe Biden reiterated his 'ironclad' support for the Jewish state and said he will convene a G7 meeting on Sunday.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to exercise restraint and said he was 'deeply alarmed', warning of a 'very real danger' of a 'major military confrontation' on multiple fronts in the Middle East.
Israel’s ambassador has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting to condemn the attack and designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.
'They should pack their bags and leave' - Tehran locals celebrate as Iran launches attack on Israel
Large crowds gathered in Tehran’s Palestine Square in the early hours of Sunday morning to show their support for the Iranian military after it launched a wave of drones and missiles towards Israel.
Footage shows locals cheering and waving Palestinian and Iranian flags while holding banners and placards.
“Our last message to Israel is that they should leave the occupied lands and they would not have any place there. These lands are not theirs and never will be,” a demonstrator said.
“I am so happy that the attack was conducted that night. My message to Israel is that they should pack their bags and leave and no trace,” added a second.
Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel on Saturday night in Tehran’s first direct attack on the Jewish state, signalling a major escalation of tensions in the region.
The attack came as a response to the alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, which killed at least seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), including a senior Quds Force commander.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed Iran had launched '300 threats of various types' towards Israel, adding that '99%' of the rockets and drones had been intercepted. At the same time, defence minister Yoav Gallant reported that 'very little damage was caused' due to the attack.
IRGC Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri has warned that Tehran would launch a 'much bigger' offensive if Israel were to target Iranian soil in response to Saturday’s attack.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Washington had intercepted 'dozens of missiles and UAVs' before they had entered Israeli airspace. President Joe Biden reiterated his 'ironclad' support for the Jewish state and said he will convene a G7 meeting on Sunday.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to exercise restraint and said he was 'deeply alarmed', warning of a 'very real danger' of a 'major military confrontation' on multiple fronts in the Middle East.
Israel’s ambassador has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting to condemn the attack and designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.
NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian /Iran International TV
Large crowds gathered in Tehran’s Palestine Square in the early hours of Sunday morning to show their support for the Iranian military after it launched a wave of drones and missiles towards Israel.
Footage shows locals cheering and waving Palestinian and Iranian flags while holding banners and placards.
“Our last message to Israel is that they should leave the occupied lands and they would not have any place there. These lands are not theirs and never will be,” a demonstrator said.
“I am so happy that the attack was conducted that night. My message to Israel is that they should pack their bags and leave and no trace,” added a second.
Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel on Saturday night in Tehran’s first direct attack on the Jewish state, signalling a major escalation of tensions in the region.
The attack came as a response to the alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, which killed at least seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), including a senior Quds Force commander.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed Iran had launched '300 threats of various types' towards Israel, adding that '99%' of the rockets and drones had been intercepted. At the same time, defence minister Yoav Gallant reported that 'very little damage was caused' due to the attack.
IRGC Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri has warned that Tehran would launch a 'much bigger' offensive if Israel were to target Iranian soil in response to Saturday’s attack.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Washington had intercepted 'dozens of missiles and UAVs' before they had entered Israeli airspace. President Joe Biden reiterated his 'ironclad' support for the Jewish state and said he will convene a G7 meeting on Sunday.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to exercise restraint and said he was 'deeply alarmed', warning of a 'very real danger' of a 'major military confrontation' on multiple fronts in the Middle East.
Israel’s ambassador has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting to condemn the attack and designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.