"As a result, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future. He stated that missile and drone attacks from Iran were expected imminently."
"Israel and the U.S. have launched what Israel describes as a preemptive military strike against Iran, amid weeks of escalating tensions and heightened U.S. military presence in the region. An Israeli source told NPR the strike is being conducted jointly with the U.S."
"Air raid sirens sounded across Israel at approximately 8:15 a.m. local time, warning civilians to prepare to enter bomb shelters. A 48-hour state of emergency has been declared nationwide. Israel has closed its airspace to all passenger flights, and civil defense protocols have been activated."
Israel and the United States launched a joint preemptive military strike against Iran following weeks of escalating regional tensions and increased U.S. military presence. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz characterized the operation as a defensive measure to neutralize threats, warning that missile and drone attacks from Iran were expected imminently. Air raid sirens activated across Israel at approximately 8:15 a.m. local time, prompting civilians to seek shelter. Iranian government media reported rocket fire and explosions in Tehran, though damage assessments remained incomplete. Israel declared a 48-hour nationwide state of emergency, closed its airspace to commercial flights, and activated civil defense protocols. Regional military forces maintained heightened alert status throughout the operation.
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