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12:48
According to Iran’s media outlets, at least two explosions were heard in Tehran. Explosions occurred in the western and southern districts of Ilam city.

Air defence units were still engaging "hostile targets" in Tehran’s city centre and other areas.

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12:41

Explosions have been reported in northern Israel as the country works to intercept incoming missiles fired from Iran, following a coordinated attack on Iranian targets by Israel and the United States.

The blasts occurred shortly after the Israeli military announced it was activating its air defense systems to intercept the incoming missiles.

The Israeli army also reported that an additional wave of missiles has been launched toward the country. There is no immediate information regarding casualties or damage from the ongoing attacks.

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12:27

Iran is reportedly preparing to retaliate against Israel and deliver a "strong response," according to State TV.

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12:22

Airstrikes have reportedly targeted Bandar Abbas in Iran, with the Iranian Navy believed to be the potential target of the attacks.

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12:14

Tehran police say the situation is under control and urge residents not to panic. Citizens are advised to cooperate with traffic authorities and report any suspicious activity to the emergency hotline. Multiple airstrikes have targeted the city since early Saturday morning.

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12:07

There have been no problems concerning Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to a statement from the Iranian Presidential Administration.

The statement confirmed that the president is in good health.

Reports in foreign media had suggested that the Iranian president might have been affected during the recent military airstrikes.

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12:01

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his "Truth Social" page that the United States has launched a large-scale operation against Iran.

He stated that the operation aims to protect the American people by neutralizing threats emanating from those in power in Iran. The President added that Tehran’s actions pose a direct threat to U.S. military bases stationed abroad.

Trump emphasized that Washington is no longer willing to tolerate such threats.

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11:52

The United States is carrying out strikes on targets in Iran from both sea and air, according to the media outlets.

Sources indicate that the operation aims to disable Iran’s security apparatus.

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11:29

Israeli security sources report that the operation is not solely an Israeli action, but rather a coordinated and joint strike carried out by Israel and the United States. Meanwhile, reports from the ground indicate widespread shock in the streets. The New York Times cites Iranian residents describing a profound sense of chaos and panic across the country.

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11:25

Alongside the unfolding events in Tehran, Israel’s Mossad has carried out an unusual psychological operation, directly addressing the Iranian public.

A message was posted on the agency’s official social media accounts in both Persian and Hebrew, stating: "We are with you. Together, we will restore Iran to its days of glory. Stay safe."

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11:15

The targets of the ongoing airstrikes carried out by Israel and the United States in Iran currently include Qom, Khorramabad, Isfahan, and Tehran.

In Qom, reports indicate that a nuclear facility has been hit. Explosions have also been heard in Tabriz, according to local sources.

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11:11

A U.S. official told Al Jazeera that the recent attacks were conducted as part of a joint military operation with the United States, which has deployed a substantial fleet of fighter jets and warships to the region in an effort to pressure Iran into reaching an agreement on its nuclear program.

The Associated Press reported that the strike in Tehran targeted areas near the offices of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

According to local sources, Khamenei is not currently in Tehran and has been relocated to a secure location.

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11:00

According to reports, the airstrikes targeted the Seyed Khandan district of Tehran, where the building of Iran’s Ministry of Defense is located.

Sources linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that Mehrabad Airport in Tehran also came under attack. It was further reported that trading on the Tehran Stock Exchange had been suspended.

Iranian sources stated that large-scale cyberattacks began simultaneously with the missile strikes.

Multiple targeted assassination attempts were reportedly carried out across Iran, with each missile aimed at a specific objective. The Ministry of Intelligence was also said to have been attacked.

In Tehran, the Presidential building and a state complex were reportedly targeted. Israeli sources claimed that there was an assassination attempt against President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Mobile phone networks experienced disruptions in some areas of the Iranian capital, according to reports.

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Israel has carried out a preemptive strike against Iran, AzerNEWS reports, citing Israeli media outlets.

The announcement was made by Defense Minister Israel Katz, who said the action was aimed at neutralizing threats against the country.

"The State of Israel has launched a preemptive strike against Iran in order to eliminate threats directed at Israel," Katz stated.

He added that an immediate nationwide state of emergency had been declared.

Air raid sirens were reported across parts of Israel following the announcement. The Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command urged civilians to remain close to bomb shelters and follow official safety instructions.

In a statement, authorities said that "due to the security situation," residents should verify the location of their nearest protective shelter and avoid non-essential travel until further notice.

The developments mark a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran, raising concerns about broader regional instability.