Israel has launched "preemptive strikes" on Iran after making threats earlier this week. The country has declared a state of emergency.

Israel declared a state of emergency on Friday, warning of reliatory action from Tehran after the Israelis launched a "preemptive strike" on Iran.

Israel has confirmed a preemptive strike on nuclear sites in Iran. This happened hours after Donald Trump acknowledged such a possibility. Iranian media reported explosions in Tehran. Tensions are high before US-Iran talks this weekend.

Israel has launched what it is calling a "preemptive strike" against Iran and declared a state of emergency, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz.

The upgraded travel warning comes after Iran retaliated against an Israeli attack — part of an operation that will last "as many days as it takes", to end what Israel says is Iran's nuclear threat.

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Israeli Air Force launched airstrikes on Iran, leading to a nationwide state of emergency declared by defense minister Israel Katz.

Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country’s nuclear program and raised the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries.

Channels in Iran associated with the Revolutionary Guards report explosions in Tehran. Defense Minister Israel Katz immediately declares a special state of emergency throughout the entire territory of the State of Israel.

The Israeli economy has been operating for nearly two years in a state of war and has gained significant experience in handling emergency situations."