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Air force jets begin shooting down drones launched from Iran, outside Israel’s borders

By Emanuel Fabian 13 June 2025, 9:33 am 2 Edit

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

An Iranian drone, apparently en route to Israel, is seen over Iraq on June 13, 2025 (Screen grab used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
An Iranian drone, apparently en route to Israel, is seen over Iraq on June 13, 2025 (Screen grab used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

Israeli Air Force fighter jets have begun to shoot down the drones launched at Israel from Iran earlier this morning.

The drones are being intercepted outside of Israel’s borders, a military official says.

Those that are not intercepted early are expected to reach Israel within an hour or so.

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