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Israel-Iran War Tension: Why Did Sirens Echo Across Israel and Explosions Shake Tehran After Joint US-Israel Strikes?

Israel-Iran War Tension: Amid escalating Israel-Iran war tension, sirens blared across Israel following reports of Iranian ballistic missile launches, while explosions were reported in Tehran after joint US-Israel strikes.

By: Shubhi Kumar
Last Updated: February 28, 2026 14:57:16 IST

Israel-Iran War Tension: The Israeli air defense system activated its air raid sirens when Iranian reports showed missile attacks against Israeli territory. The United States and Israel launched a coordinated attack against Iran, which Donald Trump called the start of “major combat operations” to destroy Iranian missile systems and force the Tehran government to surrender.

Israel-Iran War Tension: Why Were Sirens Triggered in Israel?

Sirens sounded as the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) detected missiles launched from Iran’s territory toward multiple areas within Israel, including parts of the north and central regions. The alerts were designed to alert civilians about the incoming threat, which required residents to seek protection in safe rooms and shelters for their safety.

Israel-Iran War Tension: What Prompted the Iranian Missile Launches?

Iran launched its missile attack after the US and Israel executed their preemptive operations, which targeted key military installations throughout Iranian cities, including Tehran. The strikes formed part of a larger military mission, which Iranian authorities identified as “Operation Lion’s Roar,” which aimed to eliminate Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile development programs that Iranian officials regarded as an existential threat to their government.

Israel-Iran War Tension: What Did Trump Say About the Conflict?

Trump announced in an official statement that the United States had initiated major combat operations in Iran, which he described as essential to eliminate imminent military threats from Iran and stop Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The strategic objective of the mission was for Trump to weaken or overthrow the Iranian government.

Israel-Iran War Tension: What Are Civilians Being Told to Do?

Israeli authorities advised residents to stay near safe rooms and protected spaces because officials declared there was no need for immediate sheltering. The current alert system exists because Iranian forces might launch missile or drone attacks in response to the ongoing conflict.

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