Israel launched a “preemptive” strike against Iran, as nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington were set to continue.
In a statement, the Israeli military said it had imposed restrictions on educational activities, public gatherings, and workplaces, while exempting “essential sectors” from the ban.
Defense Minister Israel Katz described the attack as “preemptive” and aimed at “removing threats,” without providing further details. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel.
In Tehran, eyewitnesses reported hearing explosions, with a plume of smoke rising from central areas of the city. Iranian state television later confirmed that an explosion had occurred but did not specify the cause.
The Associated Press quoted a US official as saying that the US is participating in the Israeli strikes on Iran.
Iran, Israel, and Iraq announced the closure of their respective airspace, while media reports indicated that mobile services were disrupted in Iran immediately following the attack.
Iranian sources told Reuters that Tehran is preparing to respond to the Israeli strikes, which reportedly targeted several ministries, adding that the response “will be overwhelming.”
Israel launched a “preemptive” strike against Iran, as nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington were set to continue.
In a statement, the Israeli military said it had imposed restrictions on educational activities, public gatherings, and workplaces, while exempting “essential sectors” from the ban.
Defense Minister Israel Katz described the attack as “preemptive” and aimed at “removing threats,” without providing further details. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel.
In Tehran, eyewitnesses reported hearing explosions, with a plume of smoke rising from central areas of the city. Iranian state television later confirmed that an explosion had occurred but did not specify the cause.
The Associated Press quoted a US official as saying that the US is participating in the Israeli strikes on Iran.
Iran, Israel, and Iraq announced the closure of their respective airspace, while media reports indicated that mobile services were disrupted in Iran immediately following the attack.
Iranian sources told Reuters that Tehran is preparing to respond to the Israeli strikes, which reportedly targeted several ministries, adding that the response “will be overwhelming.”
