Israel has launched a “preemptive strike against Iran,” Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz stated, declaring a particular state of emergency throughout the nation. The strike was launched “to remove threats to the state of Israel,” Katz stated, including {that a} missile and drone assault was anticipated towards Israel instantly. Several explosions have been heard in Tehran, based on Iranian state media. Israel’s Aviation Authority stated it had closed Israel’s airspace to civilian flights. The U.S. authorities has not commented on the strike, which comes after President Donald Trump has surged the U.S. navy presence within the area in current weeks whereas urgent Iran in talks to curb its nuclear program.
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