TEL AVIV, April 15. /TASS/. Israel is looking at its further possible steps following Iran’s large-scale attack, Israeli Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi said.

"We are looking ahead, we are considering our steps, and this launch of so many missiles, cruise missiles, and UAVs into the territory of the State of Israel will be met with a response," he said while visiting the Nevatim Airbase.

According to Halevi, the Israeli military was well-prepared for the Iron Shield operation to counter the Iranian attack. This was the first mention of the operation’s name. "Iran wanted to harm the strategic capabilities of the State of Israel — that is something that had not happened before. We were prepared for the 'Iron Shield' operation — preparation that brought Iran to also meet air superiority," he stressed.

On the evening of April 13, Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles toward Israel in response to what it called "repeated crimes" from Tel Aviv, including the attack on the consular office of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus ascribed to Israel. Tehran said that military facilities in Israel were targeted. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed it intercepted 99% of the nearly 300 projectiles launched at Israel. Israel did not report any fatalities or serious injuries, saying minor damage had been caused to Nevatim Air Base.