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Israel has launched what is known as a “first attack” on Iran, and the state of emergency has been declared in Israel, according to the Israeli Defense Minister.
“Following Israel’s preemptive attack on Iran, missile and drone attacks on Israel and its civilians are expected in the near future,” Katz said in a statement.
Iran’s state-run media outlet IRNA reported that it had heard repeated explosions in Tehran.
US officials told CNN that there was no US involvement or support in Israel’s strike in Iran.
Israeli officials said Israeli national security cabinet met throughout the night leading up to the attack in Iran.
Israel has closed airspace until further notice, according to the country’s Ministry of Transport.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
