NYT: Iranian attack expected within ‘hours,’ will target airbases, intelligence HQ with drones and missiles

The New York Times quotes three Israeli officials saying the anticipated Iranian attack will include drones and missiles, as well as a US official anticipating ballistic missiles. It says the attack is expected “in the coming hours.”

When Iran attacked Israel in April, ballistic missiles were calculated to take 12 minutes to reach Israel from Iran, cruise missiles to take two hours, and drones some nine hours to reach their target.

The three Israeli officials quoted anonymously by the Times said that Iran would target three military air bases, and “an intelligence headquarters north of Tel Aviv” which it said has been evacuated.

While all-out war was averted in April, the Times cites diplomats and experts saying full-scale war is more likely now, “with Israel expected to strike back hard after any new Iranian attack.”