Israel has declared a state of emergency across the country in anticipation of Iranian attacks, with citizens being advised to stay near shelters. Reports from foreign media confirm that Israel has confirmed Iranian missile strikes, prompting sirens to sound in northern Israel. In a statement, the head of Iran’s parliamentary national security committee stated that Iran is preparing a retaliatory strike, warning that the response will be extremely severe.
Israeli forces claim to be attempting to intercept the missiles using its air defense system and have directed local residents to seek safety in designated protected areas and shelters. According to reports from Israeli media, explosions were heard in northern Israel as Israeli forces attempted to intercept the Iranian missiles. The explosions occurred shortly after Israel announced that it would utilize its air defense system to counter the Iranian attack.
Foreign media reports indicate that no immediate reports of casualties or damage have been reported in the Iranian retaliatory strike. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that their military was prepared for the day of the attack. In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry urged for a swift political and diplomatic solution to the situation.
Reports of explosions were also heard in Jordan, where Iran launched a missile strike on a military base, targeting U.S. forces, and in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital. Bader Al-Bader Al-Saeidi expressed his concerns over the attack, stating that it serves neither U.S. interests nor global peace. The innocent people who will suffer from this attack deserve our prayers.
In response to the Israeli attacks, Iranian forces struck hundreds of military targets in western Iran, including missile launchers, according to a statement from Israeli forces. Mohammad Pakpour took over the leadership of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps following the death of Hossein Salami in the 2025 Israeli attack. Initial reports stated that five people were killed in the attack, but a French news agency reported that the number of casualties has increased.
A senior Israeli official stated that the U.S. is unclear about the consequences of the Israeli operation. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemned the Iranian attack, calling for a change in government. Explosions were also reported in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The European Union has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to engage in diplomatic talks to reduce tensions.
Following the Iranian attack on Israel, questions have been raised about the whereabouts of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s former Shah, has called on the Iranian people to return to the streets and has stated that the time for protests is near. Explosions were also reported in Manama, Bahrain’s capital.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the U.S. and Israel have launched an operation to eliminate the Iranian regime’s threat.
