⚡️🇮🇱🇮🇷 Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the State of Israel has launched a pre‑emptive strike against Iran "to remove threats to the State of Israel."

Katz declared an immediate special emergency situation throughout the country, warning that a missile and drone attack against Israel and its civilian population is expected imminently.

The Home Front Command's instructions must be followed and the public should remain in protected spaces.

@wfwitness

🇮🇷 | First wave targets intelligence assets:

Initial reports indicate that the first round of attacks targeted intelligence assets, with multiple targeted assassinations reported but not yet confirmed, and sources stating the strikes may expand step by step.

🔹@enemywatch

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🇮🇷 | Tehran targeted in strikes and attacks:

• Reports of explosions in southern Tehran.

• Reports that the Tehran Judicial Palace and Supreme Court were struck by Israeli airstrikes.

• A number of assassinations were carried out in Tehran.

• U.S. Embassy in Qatar has ordered all personnel to shelter in place and advised American citizens in the country to do the same until further notice.

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🇮🇷 | Heavy casualties reported in Iranian strikes:

Initial reports indicate the martyrdom of a large number of IRGC members, civilians, and top officials in ongoing Israeli strikes.


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Confirmed targets in Tehran:

– Iran's Ministry of Intelligence
– Iran's Ministry of Defense
– Supreme Leader's office
– Iranian Atomic Energy Agecy
– Parchin

@Middle_East_Spectator

It seems that only 2 missiles were launched from Iran, rather than the reported 30. Both were intercepted