The Israeli Air Force has launched a large-scale preemptive strike on Iranian nuclear and military sites overnight, prompting emergency alerts across Israel. Sirens wailed in multiple regions as the IDF Home Front Command warned of a possible “heavy missile attack from the east” in the coming hours.
“All educational activities, public gatherings, and nonessential workplaces are to cease immediately,” the military announced, citing an emergency order. “The public is required to follow the guidelines published on the official Home Front Command channel.”
Tzvika Tessler, a senior Home Front Command official, told Channel 12 that Israel could face “a significant attack from the east,” adding that Iran possesses thousands of long-range missiles capable of reaching “anywhere in the country.” He stressed that “far-reaching warnings” will be issued as needed.
The attack comes as part of an Israeli military campaign targeting dozens of suspected Iranian nuclear facilities and other strategic sites. Defense Minister Israel Katz has declared a nationwide state of emergency.
While Iran has not yet launched a retaliatory strike, Israel’s leadership is bracing for a large-scale response. Air defense systems have been put on high alert, and emergency protocols are being activated across the country.
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