General · 28 February 2026
Israel launches pre-emptive strikes on Iran amid Tehran explosions
Israel has initiated military action against Iran, describing the operation as a pre-emptive measure to neutralise imminent threats. Reports from Tehran confirm multiple explosions were heard across the capital early on Saturday. In anticipation of a potential retaliatory barrage of drones and missiles, Israeli authorities have officially declared a state of emergency and closed the country's airspace to all civilian traffic while the situation develops.
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