The Israeli air force conducted an airstrike against Iran, according to US news outlet Axios, citing two sources from the operation.
Explosions were reported early Friday northeast of Tehran, the capital of Iran, as per the state-run Nour News.
Israel’s Defence Minister declared a “special situation” and announced the closure of schools for Friday.
Sky’s Middle East correspondent, Alistair Bunkall, stated that residents in Israel were awakened early in the morning by air raid sirens and a mobile alert warning of “severe retaliation”.
He reported that thus far, Israel seems to be acting independently.
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Source: https://news.sky.com/story/israeli-air-force-carries-out-strike-on-iran-reports-13382967
