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Sat 28 Feb 2026 11:37 am - Jerusalem Time

Israel launches preemptive attack on Iran, explosions shake Tehran

The Israeli Minister of Security announced this Saturday morning the launch of a preemptive military operation targeting Iranian territory. This announcement coincided with field reports of violent explosions and rising smoke plumes from the center of the capital, Tehran, in a dramatic development that portends a widespread regional confrontation.

Media sources reported that sirens blared in wide areas within Israel, while the Home Front Command issued new and strict instructions to settlers, in anticipation of any retaliatory action that Tehran or its allies in the region might launch. These developments come at a time when American military buildup in the Middle East has reached its peak, reflecting coordination or preparation for comprehensive war scenarios.

On the ground, informed sources confirmed that the explosions in Tehran caused a state of major security alert, while the nature of the targets hit by the Israeli attack remains unclear at this moment. This attack follows a series of mutual threats and conflicting indications about the possibility of reaching a diplomatic de-escalation, which appears to have collapsed in favor of direct military escalation.

Israel launched a preemptive attack against Iran.

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