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Large explosions have been heard in Tel-Aviv, Israel, according to CNN, as their team is reporting from the ground.
According to media reports, Iran has launched approximately 100 ballistic missiles targeting Israel in a large-scale attack.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his government informed the United States “in advance” of Israel’s recent military strike on Iran, adding that the Trump administration “knew about the strike,” as reported by CNN.
At least 78 people were killed and 329 injured after Israeli airstrikes hit multiple locations across Iran, including residential areas in Tehran, as reported by Iran’s semi-official news agency.
The Israeli attacks reportedly targeted homes, military leadership residences, and sensitive military and nuclear facilities.
According to media reports, three senior military officials and six scientists are among the dead as the Israeli strikes caused widespread damage and fear among the local population.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos in Tehran as emergency teams scrambled to rescue survivors trapped under rubble from the bombardment.
We’ll be bringing you the latest updates as they come in – stay with us for live updates.
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Israel urges citizens to stay near shelters amid Iran threat
Israel’s military has issued a nationwide alert, urging citizens to stay near “protected spaces” due to the threat of potential Iranian strikes, CNN reported.
In a statement on Friday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, “The Home Front Command has now instructed residents across the country to remain close to protected spaces. Movement in public areas should be minimized, and public gatherings must be avoided.”
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Missile from Yemen lands in West Bank, Says Israeli Military
A missile launched from Yemen landed in the West Bank city of Hebron, according to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as reported by CNN.
The IDF said no interceptors were fired at the projectile, which they claim originated from Yemen. The military added that the incident is “under review,” and further details are being assessed.
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U.S. was informed before Iran strike, says Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his government informed the United States “in advance” of Israel’s recent military strike on Iran, adding that the Trump administration “knew about the strike,” as reported by CNN.
In a pre-recorded video released Friday afternoon, Netanyahu stated, “We have told them in advance, they knew about the strike. What they will do now, I leave it to President Trump – he makes his own decisions independently.”
Netanyahu emphasized alignment on Iran policy: “I will not speak for him. He speaks very persuasively and very firmly and said Iran should not have nuclear weapons, they should not have enrichment capabilities.”
On the other hand, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “There was no U.S. involvement or assistance in the strikes.”
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Here is what we know so far
- Israel Accuses Iran of Nuclear Weaponisation: Israel has accused Iran of advancing efforts to weaponise its nuclear programme. Iran has strongly denied the allegations.
- Iran Vows Retaliation: Following an Israeli strike, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has promised “severe punishment.” Earlier today, Iran launched approximately 100 drones towards Israel. The Israeli military claims to have intercepted many of them.
- Civilian Casualties Reported in Iran: Iranian state media says civilians, including children, have been killed in the Israeli strikes. These reports have not been independently verified.
- Top Iranian Commanders Killed: High-ranking Iranian military officials, including the chief of staff of the armed forces and the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), are reported dead.
- Calls for Restraint: World leaders are urging both sides to show restraint. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iran to negotiate on its nuclear programme, warning that delay could be catastrophic.
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