'Iran may be taking a victory lap for avenging the Damascus strike and flexing its military might, but its response could expose the limits to its offensive capabilities, given that the overwhelming majority of its weapons were intercepted.' foreignaffairs.com/israel/middle-…

A sensible Israeli government would recognize that Iran made a strategic error last night, that a rash reprisal would be foolish and that it owes a debt to the Western and Arab partners who helped it. Unfortunately, the current government is anything but. economist.com/middle-east-an…

A Democratic member of Congress referring to an entire country of tens of millions of people as a ‘terrorist nation’. Shameful. She should delete this post and apologize.

Couldn’t agree more will be hard to show restraint.

Significant statement by #IRGC chief commander Hossein Salami: 'We have decided to create a new equation [with #Israel ].' TFrom now on, if Israel attacks #Iranian interests, figures, and citizens anywhere, they will retaliate from Iran.'

Important to clarify: those celebrating in #Iran are regime supporters, not representative of the majority. They're the same group responsible for suppressing freedoms, killing protesters and rigging elections. Accurate reporting matters. #Israel

I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran’s attacks against Israel. Our commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad.

The first (and so far only) reported casualty of Iran's retaliatory strike on Israel is a 10-year-old Bedouin child from the Negev

Sirens and explosions heard in Jerusalem after Iran launches first direct strikes on Israel from Iranian soil after months of escalating tensions and decades of hostility. Israel, and the world beyond, waits to see the impact of Iran's unprecedented attack. #Iran #Israel

Just heard dozens of loud explosions around Damascus, windows shaking.

More air defenses over Jerusalem

tehran sending strong message that attack is limited—are looking to avoid war with israel or united states.

world is more dangerous than it was a couple weeks ago. but a broader war is not yet upon us.

Iran mission to UN: “The matter can be deemed concluded.”

Iran regime supporters in Tehran celebrating IRGC attack on Israel. It is held at 'Palestine Square' outside a mosque used by Basij militia for coordinating attacks on protesters. It is 2 AM in Iran and during work week. This gathering is preplanned and state organized.

Iran's reckless attacks on Israel will only further inflame tensions in the Middle East.

The UK calls on the Iranian regime to stop this serious escalation, which is in no one’s interest.

Family and friends in Iran up and texting nonstop.

Amid economic collapse many spent the last week hoping regime will not retaliate.

Now praying there is as little as possible damage so Israel does not retaliate.

Millions stuck between a rock and a hard place.

News website close to Iran's High National Security Council: 'As the drones approach the Zionist regime, the main part of the complicated operation will begin'

Meanwhile, videos are surfacing on social media showing long lines of cars waiting outside petrol stations in Tehran.