UK shot down ‘a number’ of Iranian attack drones, says Rishi Sunak – Times of India

NEW DELHI: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday confirmed that the British army jets had intercepted and downed drones launched by Iran in a single day in its assault on Israel.PM Sunak urged restraint to stop additional escalation of the battle, emphasizing the crucial for level-headedness.”Final night time, Iran launched a barrage of missiles and assault drones throughout the Center East in the direction of Israel.This was a harmful and pointless escalation, which I’ve condemned within the strongest phrases. Because of a global coordinated effort during which the UK participated in nearly all of those missiles have been intercepted, saving lives not simply in Israel, however in neighbouring nations like Jordan as nicely,” Sunak said to broadcasters.” The RAF despatched extra planes to the area as a part of our current operations to counter Daesh in Iraq, Iraq and Syria. I can affirm that our planes shot down plenty of Iranian assault drones. I do not wish to pay tribute to the bravery and professionalism of our pilots flying into the face of hazard to guard civilians,” he added. Sunak additionally reiterated its help for Israel. “We stand by the safety of Israel and the broader area, which is in fact vital for our safety right here at dwelling, too. What we now want is for calm heads to prevail,” he added. On Saturday night time, Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles, marking its first direct assault on Israeli soil. After the assault, an Israeli army spokesperson stated Iran launched greater than 300 however 99% of them have been intercepted.In the meantime, the UK’s ministry of defence stated that they’ve moved a number of Royal Air Drive jets and air refuelling tankers to the area to intercept any airborne assaults if required.”We now have moved a number of extra Royal Air Drive jets and air refuelling tankers to the area. These will bolster Operation Shader, which is the UK’s current counter-Daesh (ISIS) operation in Iraq and Syria. As well as, these UK jets will intercept any airborne assaults inside vary of our current missions, as required,” a UK MoD assertion stated.”We’ll proceed to cooperate carefully with our regional companions within the curiosity of de-escalation,” it said.The assault drew worldwide condemnation with the UK condemning the Iranian regime’s ‘reckless assault’ in opposition to Israel. Sunak in an announcement issued by 10 Downing Road stated, “These strikes danger inflaming tensions and destabilising the area. Iran has as soon as once more demonstrated that it’s intent on sowing chaos in its personal yard. The UK will proceed to face up for Israel’s safety and that of all our regional companions, together with Jordan and Iraq.””Alongside our allies, we’re urgently working to stabilise the state of affairs and stop additional escalation. Nobody desires to see extra bloodshed,” he added.(With inputs from companies)