28.02.2026 10:50
Israel announced that it has launched an attack on Iran in the morning hours. While explosions are heard in Tehran, sirens are sounding in Tel Aviv. It has been reported that religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been taken to a safe location in the attacks targeting Iran's high-ranking leaders.
Explosions were heard in Tehran, the capital of Iran. In Israel, it was claimed that sirens were sounded. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that his country had launched a "preventive attack" against Iran. It was stated that the attacks were carried out in two waves, and it was suggested that the U.S. also participated in the operation.
U.S. AIRCRAFT ALSO PARTICIPATE IN OPERATIONS
Al Jazeera and CNN reported that the U.S. participated in the attacks, while The New York Times wrote that dozens of U.S. aircraft were involved in operations in Iran. The U.S. administration also officially announced that an attack had been launched.
ISRAEL CHANNEL: JOINT ATTACK
Israel's Channel 12 claimed that the operation was a "U.S.-Israel joint attack." It was alleged that Israel had made a four-day joint attack plan with the U.S.
NUMEROUS TARGETS HIT
According to local sources, the attacks occurred in two waves across Iran, hitting approximately 30 targets. Explosions were reported in many cities, including Tehran, Qom, Khorramabad, Isfahan, Chitgar, and Tabriz. It was reported that the street where Tehran University is located and Jomhouri Islam Street were targeted, and Mehrabad Airport was also hit. It was claimed that the nuclear facility in Isfahan was targeted, but this information was not confirmed by independent sources. While the bombardment continued, it was suggested that cyber attacks against Iran also took place, targeting official news agencies.
IRAN'S "OVERWHELMING RESPONSE" MESSAGE
An Iranian official speaking to Reuters stated that Iran was preparing to respond and that their responses would be "overwhelming." It was reported that Iranian fighter jets had taken off.
KHAMENEI TAKEN TO SAFE AREA
Claims circulating on Iranian social media suggested that the airstrikes targeted high-level leadership. While it was claimed that President Masoud Pezeshkian was targeted, no official statement was made. According to reports based on Reuters, Religious Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was taken to a safe area. As tensions in the region rapidly escalated, developments are being closely monitored by the international community.