Israel launches ‘preemptive strikes’ against Iran
Israel attacks Iran, striking ‘dozens’ of military sites
- Israel launched major strikes against Iran early on Friday morning, targeting nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile programmes, and other military sites, raising the prospect of a regional war.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation aims to “roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival” and will continue as long as needed.
- Explosions were reported in and near Tehran, with the Israeli army confirming jets participated in the initial strikes on “dozens” of military targets.
- The US has denied involvement in the strikes.
- Tensions have been escalating amid stalled negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, which President Donald Trump withdrew from, leading Iran to enhance its nuclear facilities.