Israeli air force on high alert to confront Iranian threats

Published April 3rd, 2024 - 06:12 GMT
This handout picture provided by the Iranian president's office shows President Ebrahim Raisi (C) chairing a cabinet meeting in Tehran on April 2, 2024.
This handout picture provided by the Iranian president's office shows President Ebrahim Raisi (C) chairing a cabinet meeting in Tehran on April 2, 2024. AFP
Highlights
Israeli media reports indicate that the move to call up reserve forces follows recent threats from Iran to retaliate against a Damascus raid.

ALBAWABA- In response to escalating tensions with Iran, the Israeli Army has announced the mobilization of reserve soldiers in the Air Defense Force. This decision comes as part of a comprehensive assessment of the current security situation.

Israeli media reports indicate that the move to call up reserve forces follows recent threats from Iran to retaliate against a Damascus raid. 

The raid resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking Iranian commanders and advisors at the Iranian ambassador's residence in Damascus last Tuseday.

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