Iran-Israel drone attack LIVE: Latest updates from the Middle East as over 300 ... trends now By Katherine Lawton Published: 08:56 BST, 14 April 2024 | Updated: 08:56 BST, 14 April 2024 Viewcomments Advertisement RAF jets are used to shoot down Iranian drones RAF jets have been used to shoot down Iranian drones after Tehran announced it launched an attack on Israel in what threatens to become a major regional escalation. Warplanes in Iraq and Syria have been deployed to intercept 'any airborne attacks within range of our existing missions', the Ministry of Defence said. Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said 99 per cent of more than 300 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles had been shot down outside the country's borders with aircraft intercepting more than 10 cruise missiles. Iran warns of larger response if Israel retaliates to attack Iran has reiterated a warning to Israel todaym saying it should not respond to it attack on Israeli territory as its nexts steps will be bigger if it does. Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the Iranian armed forces chief of staff, said if Israel retaliates, Iran's response will be 'much larger' than the overnight bombardment, Reuters reported. Meanwhile, Iran also warned Washington that backing Israeli retaliation would lead to the targeting of US bases. Israel has said it 'foiled' Iran's unprecedented attack on its country yesterday and revealed 120 ballistic missiles along with 200 drones were used - with a seven-year-old girl left injured in 'serious condition' at hospital. Last night, innocent civilians were forced to flee to bomb shelters across the nation. Iran sent the salvo of missiles in response to a drone strike at the beginning of April in Syria that killed 12 Iranians, including two top generals. The Israeli military today said that Iran's unprecedented overnight attack on Israel has been 'foiled' with hundreds of missiles and drones intercepted with the help of the United States and allies. Read the full story here: What we know so far Israel revealed it has shot down more than 200 drones and missiles fired by Iran last night A seven-year-old girl has been left injured in 'serious condition' in hospital Iran sent the salvo of missiles in response to a drone strike which killed 12 Iranians in Syria this month Iran today warned Israel of a larger attack if it retaliates against the overnight drone Key Updates What we know so far View post TOP STORIES Share or comment on this article: Iran-Israel drone attack LIVE: Latest updates from the Middle East as over 300 drones and missiles are shot down by Israelis with the help of the RAF All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility