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Iran launches drone attack against Israel

Foreign Minister Abdullahian says country warned US about the strike, had talks with Belgium, Netherlands, Greek Cypriot Administration

9:19 AM MYT

 

ISTANBUL – Iran has announced a comprehensive drone attack against Israel.  

Anadolu Agency said Iranian state television reported yesterday that the Revolutionary Guards Corps initiated a drone operation aimed at targets in occupied territories, minutes before the announcement. 

The Israeli army had previously announced the drone attack. 

Iranian Foreign Minister Abdullahian announced that his country warned the US about the attack.

Abdullahian wrote on X that he had discussions with his counterparts from Belgium, the Netherlands, and the Greek Cypriot Administration. 

“The terrorist attack by the Israeli regime on Iran’s embassy in Damascus and violations of international law and the Vienna Conventions were discussed. 

“I conveyed our country’s positions and emphasised that necessary warnings have been given to the US,” he wrote. 

Abdullahian also noted that discussions on Israel’s attacks in Gaza were held during the meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. – April 14, 2024

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