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Israel has launched a "preemptive strike" on Iran, declaring a special state of emergency across the country. Israeli airstrikes on Friday included nuclear and military targets.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps chief commander was among those assassinated in the Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei vowed that the Iranian armed forces will make Israel "miserable" as dozens of missiles were launched at Israel Friday night.
Israel striking nuclear and military targets, military official says.
TEHRAN/JERUSALEM - Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday that Israel has conducted a "preemptive strike" on Iran, declaring a special state of emergency across the country.
Iran's IRIB state TV reported that major explosion sounds were heard in areas of the capital Tehran early Friday, and the source has not been determined yet.
Explosions heard in Iran's capital: media reports
