UK Military Activity In The Middle East As Iran Sends Over 300 Drones And Missiles To Attack Israel

14th April 2024

Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday night, in the Islamic Republic's first ever direct attack on Israel.

In response to increased Iranian threats and the growing risk of escalation in the Middle East, the UK Government has been working with partners across the region to encourage de-escalation and prevent further attacks.

Israel, with the help of key western allies including the US, UK and Jordan, claimed to have intercepted some 99% of the launches during the mass strike. Some ballistic missiles had reached Israel, damaging the Nevatim air base in southern Israel which remained operational.

In response to increased Iranian threats and the growing risk of escalation in the Middle East, the UK Government has been working with partners across the region to encourage de-escalation and prevent further attacks.

We have moved several additional Royal Air Force jets and air refuelling tankers to the region. These will bolster Operation Shader, which is the UK's existing counter-Daesh operation in Iraq and Syria. In addition, these UK jets will intercept any airborne attacks within range of our existing missions, as required.