Israel fired ‘Preventive blows’ against Iran and at the same time the country has been declared to emergency stateaccording to a statement from the Israeli Ministry of Defense. Meanwhile, as reported by international news agencies, explosions were heard in Tehran, at the same time that sirens of air raids sounded in Jerusalem.

The Israeli Minister of Defense, Israel Katzannounced that Israel launched ‘Preventive blow’ against Iran and preached ‘special state of emergency » throughout Israel and awaits attack ‘In the near future’.

The Israeli Ministry of Defense announcement:

Following the preventive blow of the state of Israel against Iran, an attack with rockets and unmanned aircraft against the state of Israel and its civilian population in the near future is expected.

As a result, and according to his power under the law on political defense, Israeli Defense Minister is now signed a special mandate, which will impose an emergency on the internal front throughout the Israeli state.

You must obey the instructions of the Internal Front Administration and the Authorities and remain in the protected areas.

Mark Rubio: USA is not involved in attacks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a statement, stressed that “The US is not involved in attacks on Iran and the top priority of the government is to protect US forces in the region.”

“Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in attacks on Iran and our top priority is to protect US forces in the region. Israel informed us that he believes that this action was necessary for his defense. President Trump and the government have taken all necessary measures to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Allow me to be clear: Iran should not target US interests or staff ‘, Mark Rubio said.

Earlier, President Donald Trump’s government told the Israeli government that the United States would not be directly involved in any Israeli military attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, and that this will be an individual mission, not a joint operation, at least in terms of other operations.

Flights are suspended at Tehran International Airport

All flights to Tehran International Airport have been suspended, according to Iranian state media.

Tehran’s Imam Homeini International Airport is just over 30 kilometers southwest of the Iranian capital.

‘The State of Israel has no choice’

The Israeli Armed Forces confirmed the attacks on their English -speaking account on social media on X.

Reported that dozens of Israeli Air Force aircraft ‘Completed the first stage’ of the attack, which included “Attacks on dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in various parts of Iran.”

Argued that weapons of mass destruction in Iran’s hands constitute ‘Existential threat’ for Israel “And for the wider world.”

‘The state of Israel has no other choice than to fulfill the obligation to act for the defense of its citizens. “they said.

‘Rising Lion’ – ‘will continue for as many days as it takes’

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, He referred to the attacks, in his television profession.

‘Not long ago, Israel launched the business Rising liona targeted military operation to eliminate the Iranian threat to Israel’s own survival. This business will continue for as many days as needed to eliminate the spread »he said.

“In recent months, Iran has taken steps that has never taken before, to build a nuclear weapon”he added.

“If it does not stop, Iran could build nuclear weapons in a very short time. Could be in one year. It could be within a few months, less than a year. This is a clear and real danger to Israel’s very survival. “

The Israeli Prime Minister also thanked the Donald Trump for the “Treating Israel’s nuclear weapons program.”

“It has made it clear repeatedly that Iran cannot have a nuclear enrichment program”, Netanyahu said.

US is still committed to diplomacy

US president had stated earlier on Thursday that he hoped that ‘The conflict will be avoided’ And that the US is still committed to diplomacy.

Specifically, when asked about Israel’s possible attack on Iran, Trump explicitly stated that “he did not want to see Israeli blows in Iran” yet. “

“If I think there will be agreement, I don’t want to come in”he said characteristically, adding that any blow could ‘Shake in the air’ the negotiations.

He added, however, that he believed that an attack is “close enough”. ‘It looks like something that could well happen’, he said.

Dead the leader of the paramilitary guards of the revolution

Reportage of Iranian state television transmitted information that probably the general Hossein Salamhead of the paramilitary guards of the Iran revolution, was killed in an Israeli raid.

The report added that another top official of the guards, the Fereidun Abasiformer head of the Atomic Energy Organization, is also dead.

Iranian state television also released the names of two senior nuclear scientists killed in Israeli raids.

Who is Hossein Salami

Hossein Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolution guards, is perhaps the senior Iranian leader who was killed in Israeli raids.

Salami first joined the Revolutionary Guards in 1980 during the Iran-Iraq war.

As he went up to the military classes, he became known for his intense rhetoric against the US and their allies.

Since the 2000s, he has been sanctioned by the UN Security Council and the US for his involvement in Iran’s nuclear and military programs.

He was head of the Revolution Guards in 2024, when Iran carried out his first direct military attack on Israel, developing more than 300 unmanned aircraft and missiles.

As tensions with Israel have increased in recent days, Salami said Thursday that Iran was “Fully ready for any scenarios, situations and circumstances.”

“The enemy thinks he can fight Iran in the same way that he fights the defenseless Palestinians who are under Israeli siege.”he said. “We are experienced and tested in war. “

Australia is ‘concerned’ about escalation

Speaking at a new press conference shortly after the Israeli attack announcement, Australian Foreign Minister Penny wong stated that the country “He is worried about the escalation between Israel and Iran.”

‘This is the risk of further destabilizing an area that is already unstable’he said, calling ‘All places’ abstain from the deterioration of tensions.

What do we know about Iran’s nuclear program?

Israel says that “hit the heart of Iran’s nuclear enrichment program ». But what is that?

According to the BBC, Iran has long argued that its nuclear program is intended only for political purposes. It has several facilities across the country, some of which have been targeted by Israeli raids.

However, many countries as well as the International Atomic Energy Organization (IOEA) have not been convinced that the Iranian program is intended exclusively for political purposes.

This week, the Board of Directors of the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) – of the World Supervisory Nuclear Energy Supervisory – officially stated that Iran has violated its obligations on non -spread of nuclear weapons for the first time in 20 years.

He invoked the ‘Many failures’ of Iran to provide complete answers about the undeclared nuclear material and the Iranian -enriched uranium stock.

In a previous resolution, he said that Iran had enriched heaven in 60%purity, a quantity sufficient for the construction of nine nuclear bombs.

Iran said the resolution was “Politically motivated”.

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Israeli bombings in apartment buildings and uranium enrichment facilities

Israeli bombings hit apartment buildings in Tehran, causing many civilians to lose their lives, including children, the Iranian state -run IRNA news agency.

“Many people, including women and children, were killed in an apartment building in Tehran” said, after conveying that ‘Lots of real estate’in the capital were targets of wounds.

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After all, as Iranian state television broadcast, ‘Strong explosions were heard in Natanz’in the central province of Isfahan, about 225 kilometers south of Tehran, where there is a large uranium enrichment facility in the framework of Iran’s nuclear energy program. According to the same source, there is no evidence of radioactivity or contamination at this stage following the attack launched by the Israeli Air Force.

‘Took off’ the price of oil

The price of oil took off, recording a rise of more than 10% today in Asian markets after Israeli air bombings against installations, especially nuclear power in Iran, as investors seem to worry about the possibility of a scale in the area.

At 05:35 (Greek time), the WTI’s US variety barrel rose 10.41% to $ 75.10, the North Sea Brent 10.15% to $ 76.4.

Israel and the US will pay a ‘heavy price’

A spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces said the US and Israel will pay ‘Heavy price’ For attacks, as Reuters reports.

“The Armed Forces will definitely respond to this Zionist attack,” said the Iranian spokesman, Ambolfazl Sears.

Ayatollah Hameni: Bitter Squadron for Israel

As Reuters reports, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khameneistated that today’s attacks reveal the Israel’s “disgusting nature”. With this attack, Israel “He has prepared a bitter fate for himself, which he will surely receive,” added.

New round of attacks in Tehran

Residents of Iran’s capital, Tehran, say they have heard explosions all over the city, according to the Associated Press.

Iranian state media reports new Israeli attacks in Tehran and Reuters reported that air defense fires are heard above the city.