Storm Shadow is a long-range missile of British-French production, with a maximum range of about 250 km (155 miles), and is called "SCLAP" by the French.

The Sun newspaper reported that former British Army Colonel Richard Kemp said that dealing with the Houthis should now be a "top priority" for the West, warning that the Houthi rebels in Iran now pose a "major" threat.

Germany's defense ministry said Wednesday that two German naval ships would have to detour through Africa due to a "very high threat level" in the Red Sea, where the situation has become unstable due to attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The American website Axios revealed today, Saturday, that Israel sent a message to Tehran before the attack on Iran, warning the Iranians against responding, according to what three informed sources told the website, indicating that the message was an attempt to limit the mutual attacks between Israel and Iran, and avoid a greater escalation.

Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said that Washington informed them on Tuesday that it was monitoring preparations by Iran to launch missiles towards Israel soon, warning that any Iranian attack would have "serious consequences."

A Hezbollah leader said the attack on communications equipment left 1,500 fighters unfit for combat due to their injuries, with many losing their eyesight or having their hands amputated.