Early this morning, around 9 AM, several explosions were heard throughout Tehran, accompanied by columns of smoke billowing from different locations in the city.
Minutes after these events, Reuters reported, citing the Israeli Defense Minister, that Israel has initiated a preemptive strike against Iran to mitigate perceived threats.Unconfirmed reports indicate that explosions were also heard in other regions, including Karaj, Qom, Isfahan, and Kermanshah.
This marks the second instance of Israeli military action during negotiations between Iran and the United States.Al Jazeera reported, based on an American official, that the U.S. Air Force is participating in the Israeli strikes against Iran. The New York Times, referencing U.S. officials, stated that airstrikes on Iran were conducted from bases in the Middle East and a naval aircraft carrier.Simultaneously emergency status has been declared across the occupied Palestinian territories and at U.S. military bases in the region.
This story will be updated with new details as they emerge…
