IDF reveals defence system intercepted threats from Iranian attack and warns of ’consequences’

About 300 explosive drones and cruise missiles were fired by Iran and its proxy groups in Lebanon and Yemen, in what was its first direct attack on its arch-enemy Israel. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said 99 per cent of the missiles were intercepted by its air defences - with the help of the US navy and Britain’s RAF, whose forces downed drones over the Iraq-Syrian border. RAF pilots shot down “a number“ of attack drones, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on Sunday. Continue reading: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories