Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted

Condemnation from the United Nations chief and others was swift, with France saying Iran “is risking a potential military escalation,” Britain calling the attack “reckless” and Germany saying Iran and its proxies “must stop it immediately.” 

Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept a rocket. File picture: AP Photo/Oded Balilty

Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war.

A military spokesman said the launches numbered more than 300 but 99% of them were intercepted.