Israel Strikes Iran, Declares State of Emergency and Closes Airspace

Israel has confirmed conducting military strikes against Iran on Saturday morning, with loud explosions reported throughout Tehran. An Israeli military spokesperson stated that Tel Aviv has launched a preemptive strike against Iran to eliminate threats to the Israeli state.

Israel has reportedly closed its airspace and declared a state of emergency as a precautionary measure against anticipated Iranian drone and missile retaliation. The Israeli military has also announced that sirens have been activated across the country to alert citizens to remain in sheltered locations.

In a statement via Telegram, the military indicated that the alert was intended to prepare the public for the possibility of missile launches directed at Israel.