US, Israel strikes Iran, defense minister declares state of emergency
- Update Time : Saturday, 28 February, 2026, 02:28 pm
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Online Desk : Israel launched a military strike on Iran on Saturday, with Defense Minister Israel Katz declaring a state of emergency across the country, reports AP, AFP, Reuters. The announcement came as thick smoke rose from an explosion in downtown Tehran, Iran’s capital. Iranian state television acknowledged the blast but offered no additional details.
Simultaneously, sirens sounded across Israel. The Israeli military said the alert was “proactive” to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward the state of Israel. It was not immediately clear if the explosion in Tehran and the Israeli sirens were directly connected.
Witnesses in Tehran reported hearing the explosion in the city, which comes amid heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and ongoing friction between Iran and the United States.
Authorities in both countries have yet to release further details, and the situation remains fluid. This is a developing story.
