Israel launched what it called a “preemptive strike” against Iran Saturday morning, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz, as a state of emergency was declared across the country.
The government declared the state of emergency because of the expectation of Iranian retaliation with drones and ballistic missiles.
Multiple explosions have been heard in Iran’s capital, Tehran.
Explosions have been heard in downtown Tehran, as Israel announced it had launched a missile attack on the country.
Several missiles have struck University Street and the Jomhouri area in Tehran, Fars news agency reported. Some was seen rising in the city, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent on the ground.
