Iran Launches Airborne Attack Against Israel; Waves of Drones on the Way

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An Iranian flag is pictured near a missile during a military drill involving Iran’s Air Defense units in Iran on Oct. 19, 2020. West Asia News Agency via Reuters

Iran on Saturday afternoon launched dozens of drones from its own territory toward Israel, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed.

“A short while ago, Iran launched unmanned aerial vehicles from its territory towards the territory of the State of Israel,” the Israeli military said in a statement.