Channel 12 TV news has reported that Iran has launched dozens of pilotless aircraft at targets in israel, with their flight time expected to take hours.

Retired General Amos Yadlin, an expert interviewed by the channel, stated that the drones were equipped with 20kg of explosives each and that Israel’s air defenses were prepared to intercept them.

Barak Ravid, a political reporter for Axios, posted on social media that Iran has initiated an attack against Israel using dozens of drones. This information was corroborated by four US and Israeli officials.

Jordan Closes Airspace Amidst GPS Interference

In response to these developments, the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Authority has announced that the country will close its airspace from 11pm local time (20:00 GMT) to ensure the safety and security of civil aviation. Haitham Misto, the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the authority, revealed that air traffic in Jordan was affected due to interference in the GPS system, prompting aircraft to use alternative systems.

The Jordanian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has addressed the relevant authorities in “two neighboring countries” to halt interference with GPS systems and is awaiting a response. Several countries in the region, including Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, and Lebanon, have reported disruptions to civilian air traffic due to disturbances in GPS systems.

Israeli Military on High Alert

The news comes amid warnings of an Iranian retaliation to an Israeli air raid on an Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, on April 1. The Israeli military spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, stated earlier that dozens of combat planes were airborne as part of a state of readiness. (ILKHA)