Israel has been on heightened alert since an airstrike last week killed two Iranian generals in Syria.
Israeli aviation authorities say they are closing the country’s airspace to all flights as it braces for an Iranian drone attack.It said flights would be affected and advised travellers to check with their airlines for changes.Iraq’s state news agency quoted Transportation Minister Raqqa Saadawi as saying the country’s airspace was closed.
Iran accused Israel of being behind the attack and vowed revenge. Israel has not commented on that attack.A US official briefed on the attack said Iran had launched “dozens” of drones. The official could not publicly discuss details of the attack and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
The head of the US Central Command, General Erik Kurilla, has been in Israel in recent days to co-ordinate with Israel about the Iranian threats. President Joe Biden was set to convene a principals meeting of the National Security Council on Saturday to discuss the unfolding attack, the White House said.
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