apr 14, 2024 - RAF Jets Shot Down Iran Drones

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British fighter jets shot down "a number of drones" fired at Israel from Iran, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said.

The UK was one of several countries, including the US, which helped counter Iran's unprecedented attack - its first ever direct strike on Israeli soil.

Additional RAF jets were deployed over Iraq and Syria, not Israel, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.

Mr Sunak, who condemned Iran's "reckless attack", will join G7 leaders on Sunday to discuss next steps.

Speaking to journalists in Downing Street, Mr Sunak said if Iran's attack on Israel been successful "the fallout for regional stability would be hard to overstate".

He did not specify how many drones were shot down by British forces.

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