"Israel closed its airspace and declared a state of emergency, in anticipation of Iranian drone and missile strikes in response. An Israeli military spokesman said the country had launched a pre-emptive strike against Iran to remove threats to the state of Israel."
"Strikes were coordinated with the US military, US and Israeli media reported. Explosions were heard in central Tehran, with an apparent strike near the offices of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The attack came hours after US president Donald Trump said he was not happy with the latest negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme."
Israel launched a pre-emptive military strike against Iran on Saturday morning in coordination with US military forces. Explosions were reported in central Tehran, with strikes apparently targeting areas near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's offices. The attack followed US President Donald Trump's expression of dissatisfaction with ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. The US had significantly increased military presence in the region with two aircraft carrier strike groups. Israel subsequently closed its airspace and declared a state of emergency in preparation for potential Iranian retaliation through drone and missile attacks.
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