Trump to Convene National Security Council after Israeli strike on Iran

President Trump announced that he will meet with his National Security Council on Friday at 11:00 a.m. local time (3:00 p.m. GMT) at the White House. This meeting will take place after the Israeli attack on Iran.

Earlier this month, Israel carried out a preemptive strike against Iran. This move prompted an immediate diplomatic response from the United States due to rumors that the United States was involved in the attack on Iran. However, a Pentagon official confirmed that Washington has no knowledge of, or direct or indirect involvement in, the Israeli attack.

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U.S. Ambassador Huckabee calls for peace in Jerusalem ahead of Israeli preemptive strike on Iran

The United States Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, mentioned on his Twitter account that he was at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem when the attack occurred. "Let's pray for the peace of Jerusalem!" the ambassador said. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining communication with both allies and global partners during the crisis.

This statement was made 45 minutes before the Ministry of Defense announced the "preemptive strike" against Iran. The attack was justified on the grounds that a missile and drone strike against its territory was imminent. Israeli officials claimed that intelligence sources had detected launch preparations by Iranian forces near the border.

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Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran and multiple Iranian provinces, causing blackouts and targeting military sites

Iranian media reported a "loud sound" from the attack in Tehran, the capital of Iran. This information is credible and coincided almost exactly with the Israeli Ministry of Defense's announcement. Residents in the vicinity also reported power outages and disruptions in mobile communications following the blasts.

Furthermore, these Iranian media reports conclude that the Israeli military operation on Iranian soil was widespread throughout the region. Multiple provinces, including Isfahan and Shiraz, reportedly experienced similar attacks targeting military infrastructure.