Explosions were heard in Iran’s capital Tehran on Saturday morning as Israel launched a preemptive attack – pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution. The United States also participated in the Israeli strikes, reported news agency AP, citing an official.
The strikes reportedly took place near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reuters reported that the 86-year-old leader was not in Tehran and had been transferred to a secure location at the time.A journalist speaking to Media outlets said that there were at least three to four strikes in Tehran.
There is no clarity on casualties so far.Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz described the attack as being done “to remove threats.”
Simultaneously, sirens were sounded in Tel Aviv as Israel warned of the “possibility of missiles”.
