World · 28 February 2026
Israel Declares State of Emergency as Sirens Sound Nationwide Following Iran Strikes
Israel declared a full state of emergency and closed its airspace to civilian flights following its joint strikes with the US on Iran. Sirens sounded across the country as the military warned citizens to stay near bomb shelters and prepare for potential Iranian missile retaliation. Iraq also closed its airspace after cruise missiles were filmed flying over its territory. The US Embassy in Qatar issued shelter-in-place orders for all personnel. China earlier told its citizens to evacuate Iran immediately. The operation has been named "Lion's Roar" by Israel.
Reported by The Times of Israel · How we write briefs