Several explosions were reported in central Tehran early Saturday, according to the reports which came shortly after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed.
Israel vs Iran War Live: Several explosions were reported in central Tehran early Saturday, according to Iran’s state-linked Fars News Agency. The reports came shortly after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed that Israel had carried out what he called a “preemptive attack” on Iran. Israeli officials advised residents to stay near protected shelters due to concerns over possible retaliation. Authorities have not yet revealed which locations were targeted in the operation.
Following a situational assessment, it was determined that as of today (Saturday), at 08:00, immediate changes will be made to the Home Front Command Guidelines.
As part of the changes, it was decided to shift all areas of the country from Full Activity to Essential Activity.
The…— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 28, 2026
Iran has consistently said that diplomacy is its preferred option and has publicly rejected claims that it was planning any attack on Israel. There was no immediate comment from Iranian military officials about possible casualties or damage.
At the time of the strike, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a nationwide alert urging citizens to remain close to protected areas.
The Israeli Defence minister has declare an immediate state of emergency throughout Israel due to their “pre-emptive attack” against Iran pic.twitter.com/klE23sA0Vq
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Israel vs Iran War Live: Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned this morning’s Israeli attacks as violations of its territorial integrity and sovereignty, targeting both defensive and non-military sites. The ministry called the strikes by the US and Israel a breach of international law and the UN Charter, stressing Iran’s right to self-defense under Article 51. It said the Iranian armed forces are fully prepared to respond, promising that aggressors will regret their actions, while highlighting the nation’s history of patience, restraint, and decisive defense.
Israel vs Iran War Live: Iran is going to attack UAE, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait and has Issued Advisory to its nationals.
Iranian citizens living in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan who have not yet managed to leave these countries are advised to leave the territory of these five nations as soon as possible.
If leaving is not possible, they should avoid approaching any military bases, hotels, ports, commercial complexes, or any locations associated with the United States, and minimize all non-essential travel.
🚨 هشدار اضطراری به ایرانیان ساکن خلیج فارس
— Iran Military Media (@IRMilitaryMedia) February 28, 2026
به شهروندان ایرانی مقیم امارات، کویت، قطر، بحرین و اردن که هنوز موفق به ترک این کشورها نشدهاند، توصیه میشود هرچه سریعتر خاک این ۵ کشور را ترک کنند.
در صورت عدم امکان خروج، از نزدیک شدن به هرگونه پایگاه نظامی، هتل، اسکله، مجموعه…
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has outlined the plans for the first 6 months after the fall of the Islamic Republic in Iran
My dear compatriots,
— Reza Pahlavi (@PahlaviReza) February 28, 2026
Decisive moments lie before us.
The assistance that the President of the United States had promised to the brave people of Iran has now arrived. This is a humanitarian intervention, and its target is the Islamic Republic, its apparatus of repression, and… https://t.co/YAq3rJLzdd pic.twitter.com/VVQ17mvhJ9
Israel vs Iran War Live: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel and the United States have carried out a coordinated military operation against Iran, and he expressed his thanks to US President Donald Trump for Washington’s support in the strikes.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) February 28, 2026
"My brothers and sisters, citizens of Israel, a short while ago, Israel and the United States embarked on an operation to remove the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime in Iran. pic.twitter.com/nhlJTfTi8i
Israel vs Iran War Live: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that it launched missiles and drones toward Israel after the recent US-Israeli strikes.
“In response to the aggression of the hostile and criminal enemy against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first wave of extensive missile and drone attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran towards the occupied territories has begun.”