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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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,
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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.”
Israel vs Iran War Live: Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported that “two or more” blasts were heard in Tehran.
The IRNA news agency also said explosions were reported in the western and southern parts of Ilam city.
In addition, Tasnim stated that air defence systems were engaging “hostile targets” in central Tehran as well as in other areas of the capital
Israel vs Iran War Live: Two ballistic missiles launched by Iran reportedly targeted the oil refinery complex in Haifa in northern Israel, hitting the facility and causing damage to pipelines and transmission lines, according to statements from the Bazan Group and Israeli media. The attack formed part of a wider barrage of Iranian strikes on Israeli infrastructure during the ongoing conflict, and it forced partial shutdowns at the refinery, which is a key energy site in the region. Casualties and the full extent of damage vary by report, but the strike marked a significant escalation in attacks on critical infrastructure in...
