Israel Attack on Iran: Israel attacked Iran, carried out heavy bombardment in many areas of Tehran

Tel Aviv: Tension has reached its peak in the Middle East, as Israel has launched massive attacks on Iran. Israeli officials have called it a ‘preemptive strike’ i.e. a pre-planned defensive action. The incident has increased regional instability, and Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz has declared a ‘special permanent emergency’ nationwide. Citizens have been advised to remain alert and prepared for possible danger.

A barrage of explosions in the center of Tehran, smoke near Khamenei’s office

On Saturday, Israel carried out airstrikes on the central part of Iran’s capital Tehran, from where clouds of dense smoke were seen rising. The target of the attack appears to be the area around the offices of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian state TV confirmed the explosions near offices, but it was not clear whether 86-year-old Khamenei was there at the time. Amidst the growing dispute with America, he has not been seen in public for several days. The attack came at a time when the US has made a large deployment of fighter planes and warships in the region to put pressure on Iran’s nuclear program.

Israel carried out precautionary attacks on Iran: Israel Defense Minister

Amid ongoing indirect nuclear talks between the US and Iran, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday that his country had carried out ‘precautionary’ strikes on Iran. Israeli news website Haaretz quoted the Defense Ministry as saying that the attacks were a joint action by Israel and the US.

Defense Minister Katz said that Iran could launch possible drone and missile attacks on Israel in retaliation. Meanwhile, Iran’s news agency Fars said that explosions were heard at three places in Iran’s capital Tehran. Iran has closed its airspace after these attacks. Israel has also closed its airspace and sirens were heard at many places in the country.

Iran closed airspace, America kept silence

Iran closed its entire airspace immediately after the attacks. This decision was taken when the sounds of explosions were echoing in Tehran, and the pilots were instructed to remain alert. On the other hand, the US Army did not give any immediate reaction to this incident. Experts believe the conflict could be linked to US-Iran tensions, which center on the nuclear issue. This could have a profound impact on regional peace, and the international community is now eyeing the next move of the two countries.