Israel attacks Iran and declares a state of emergency throughout the country
Israel is carrying out bombing offensives against Tehran, the capital of Iran, and has just declared a state of emergency throughout the country.
Israel has just carried out a "preemptive" strike against Iran. The Israeli air force is currently conducting airstrikes over Tehran, the capital of Iran. Additionally, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has declared a state of emergency throughout the country.
The State of Israel has stated that it expects Iran to respond with drones and missiles that will directly affect the population in the short term, similar to the ballistic missiles launched last year. So far, no damage or the magnitude of the attack has been reported, and there have been no reports of injuries.
Israel strikes Iran amid rising tensions over nuclear talks and regional security
These Israeli air force strikes come after Israel threatened to attack Iran's nuclear facilities in November of last year, following missile attacks between April and October of the same year. This included an Israeli strike that destroyed much of Iran's air defense system.
This measure also represents a new chapter in the political conflict, which has now escalated into a war. The Israeli attack comes after negotiations between Iran and the United States were close to reaching a preliminary agreement that reportedly included provisions on uranium enrichment, something Israel does not agree with. Furthermore, it has been confirmed that this attack had no U.S. involvement or assistance, according to recent updates.
U.S. warns embassies amid Iran threats as Trump urges Israel to avoid Tehran strike
The Donald Trump administration had announced days ago that embassies potentially within the range of a possible Iranian attack (including missile strikes, aircraft, drones, and other assets) would execute the order to send cables containing threat assessments to minimize the danger and consequences for American citizens.
On the other hand, negotiations between the United States and Iran (mediated by Oman) resumed on April 12. During this meeting, President Donald Trump had asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue the negotiations and refrain from attacking Tehran.
Netanyahu launches ‘operation rising lion’ against Iran as U.S. denies involvement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that a military offensive against Iran will take place in the coming days. “Moments ago, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a military operation aimed at repelling the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival. This operation will continue for as many days as necessary to eliminate this threat,” Netanyahu commented a few minutes ago.
Likewise, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has confidently stated that the United States is not involved in the Israeli attack on Iran. “We are not involved in the attacks against Iran, and our top priority is to protect U.S. forces in the region,” Rubio asserted.
Iranian Commander killed in Israeli airstrikes as hospitals in Israel enter emergency mode
The first death from Israel's attack on Iran has just been reported. The commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, General Hossein Salami, is the first confirmed death from Israel's airstrikes on Iran, according to Iranian media reports.
On the other hand, the Israeli Ministry of Health has urgently ordered all hospitals to suspend outpatient and non-urgent activities. They also informed hospitals that they should discharge patients who do not require urgent medical care.
