Israel has launched a military strike on Iran, triggering explosions in Tehran and prompting a nationwide state of emergency as fears of wider conflict intensify.
Israel-Iran LIVE Updates: US reports suggest that America has also participated in the strikes against Iran.
Explosions rocked Tehran on Saturday morning as Israel led a “pre-emptive attack” against Iran. The strikes hit close to the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — but it was unclear if there had been any casualties. The attack comes mere hours after Donald Trump insisted that the US faces a “big decision” in talks with Tehran. Reports citing eyewitnesses have indicated a continued barrage of strikes against the capital city. Tehran has closed its airspace and Iranian state media acknowledged the blasts without providing additional details.‘We warned you,’ says Iran’s national security commission head
Attack on Iran could suggest ‘one and done’ strike to secure deal
- United States President Donald Trump says the US has begun “major combat operations” in Iran after Israel said it had launched missile attacks.
- Multiple explosions have been heard in Iran’s capital, Tehran, while blasts have also been reported in several other locations across the country. There was no immediate official Iranian reaction.
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