Michael WilnerVerified account

Locals are reporting of an extraordinarily prolonged exchange as #Israel fires back on #Syria positions right now. #Iran

US officials tell me they are “closely” monitoring” ongoing #Israel-#Iran clash along the #GolanHeights. They feared this would happen today. #Syria

“We are aware of reports that missiles were launched into #Israel,” a US official said. “If true, this only bolsters our decision to terminate the JCPOA. #Iran will have showed the world it's true intentions. Let there be no doubt.”

Probably not there yet. But after the #Iran drone event, Netanyahu previewed how he might respond to direct attacks. “We will act, if necessary, not just against Iran’s proxies but against Iran itself... #Israel will not allow the regime to put a noose of terror around our neck.”

Remarkably, #Israel’s retaliation in #Syria following #Iran barrage continues, with mixed reports of power outages in Damascus, loud explosions and airports hit. This is a sustained attack.