Breaking News... Israel has launched an 'attack' on Iran!

Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced that his country has launched a preemptive strike against Iran. Following this announcement, sirens began to be heard in Israel's capital, Jerusalem.

EXPLOSIONS BEGIN IN IRAN

According to Iran's official news agency IRNA, sounds of explosions were heard in the capital, Tehran. While Iranian media has not yet made a statement regarding the source of the explosions, the details of the incident remain unclear. Security forces and local authorities continue to investigate the effects of the explosions.

WARNING TO THE PUBLIC FROM ISRAEL

In a statement made by the Israeli military, it was stated that the sirens in Jerusalem were activated to warn the public against air raids. The statement from the military indicated that such warnings are used systematically to help the public be prepared for potential air attacks.

STATE OF EMERGENCY IN ISRAEL

While explosions continue in the Iranian capital of Tehran, the Israeli press has alleged that "high-level officials" in Iran were targeted in the attacks.

While it was reported that air raid sirens were sounding in the Israeli capital of Jerusalem and a "state of emergency" was declared in anticipation of a possible Iranian response, it remains to be seen whether the attacks will spread to other cities.

Following the targeting of Tehran, Israeli local news agencies stated, "The US military is part of this attack." While the third round of talks in Geneva was ongoing, the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest, had reached the Israeli coast, and it was alleged that preparations were being made for a possible military operation against Iran.

US ALSO LAUNCHES AIR AND NAVAL ATTACKS

The American newspaper The New York Times announced that the US is also involved in Israel's operation and has launched air and naval attacks. US officials stated that the operation is being conducted in coordination with Israel. Israeli Ministry of Defense officials stated that the attacks had been planned for a long time and that this strike was "of significant magnitude." US officials speaking to CNN stated that the scope of the attack is quite large.

OPERATION PLANNED MONTHS AGO

It is reported that the attack was planned months ago and the start date was determined weeks in advance. The operation was launched as part of a joint strategy between Israel and the US. The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that sirens were activated to warn the public against air raids and that schools have been closed.

IRAN ANNOUNCES RETALIATION

Iran has announced that it will retaliate against Israel's attack. Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of the National Security Council of the Iranian Parliament, announced that Tehran will issue a statement saying, "Our response will be devastating." Iranian officials stated that the country continues its preparations to respond to the attacks.

ISRAEL CLOSES AIRSPACE

Following the attacks, Israeli airspace was closed to flights at 09:30 in the morning. The Israeli Ministry of Transport warned the public not to come to airports and stated that the resumption of flights would be announced 24 hours in advance. Israel also advised its citizens abroad to follow the instructions of the National Security Council.

THE WHITE HOUSE'S “ISRAEL STRIKES FIRST” STRATEGY

According to information from the White House, some officials stated that they believe it would be more politically appropriate for Israel to take the first step in a military intervention against Iran. With this strategy, it is aimed that an attack led by Israel will increase American public support for a US operation. It is planned to make the war more acceptable to American voters through the scenario of an allied country being attacked.