Attack Near Iranian Supreme Leader's Office, Israeli Media Claims Joint Attack by Israel and the U.S.
On February 28, Xinhua News Agency reporters heard explosions in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated that a "preemptive" strike had been launched against Iran. According to Israeli media citing security sources, the attack on Iran was a joint strike with the U.S.
Katz announced a state of emergency across Israel.
According to Iran's Fars News Agency, multiple missiles hit several targets in downtown Tehran. The Associated Press reported that the area near the office of Iran's Supreme Leader was attacked.
The Israel Defense Forces stated that alarms were sounded throughout Israel, and warning instructions were sent directly to mobile devices, urging the public to stay near shelters.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry announced that a second strike had been launched against Iran.
Israeli Defense Minister announced a preemptive airstrike against Iran on February 28, targeting multiple locations in Tehran. Explosions were reported, and the Israeli Defense Forces activated emergency alerts nationwide. The strikes were described as a joint operation with the U.S., with missiles hitting the vicinity of the Iranian Supreme Leader's office.
- Explosions heard in Tehran on February 28.
- Israeli Defense Minister announced a preemptive strike against Iran.
- Israeli media reported a joint attack by Israel and the U.S.
- Missiles hit multiple targets in central Tehran.
- Israel declared a nationwide state of emergency.