Israel intercepting Iranian UAVs over Syria and Jordan, broadcaster says

Israir Airlines said on Friday it was evacuating and relocating its aircraft from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. The move is part of a contingency plan developed in recent days, the company said.

Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, said in a televised interview that Israel should expect a “crushing and severe” response from the armed forces following the deaths of several commanders and scientists in the strikes.

Iran has never initiated a war but will not remain silent in the face of aggression, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Friday, following Israeli strikes on Iran.

In a post on X, Mohajerani described the attack as a "cowardly miscalculation" and "a sign of fear of our great nation."

She added: “The calm and vigilance of our people is our national asset. Iran is not comparable to any other country, and its response will be decisive, legitimate, and at the right time.”

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have both condemned Israel’s military action against Iran, calling it a violation of international norms and a threat to regional stability.

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry described the attack as a “flagrant violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security,” and called for restraint and de-escalation.

The UAE’s Foreign Ministry said it “condemns in the strongest terms” Israel’s military strikes and expressed “deep concern over the repercussions on regional security and stability.”

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, confirmed on Friday that Iran’s Isfahan nuclear site was not affected by the Israeli airstrikes.

“Further contacts with Iranian authorities confirm that the Isfahan nuclear site has not been impacted,” the IAEA official X account quoted Grossi as saying.