Iran fires missiles at Israel, interception efforts underway
Illustrative photo: Iran attacked Israel with missiles (Getty Images)
Iran launched missiles toward the territory of Israel. Air defense systems are already working to intercept the targets, and citizens are being urged to proceed to shelters immediately, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
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Air defense operation and security measures
According to the military, missile launches from Iran have been detected. At present, the country’s defense systems are engaged in repelling the threat and intercepting aerial targets.
The Home Front Command has sent urgent alerts directly to residents' mobile phones in the relevant areas. Citizens are asked to act responsibly and strictly follow the instructions, as this saves lives.
Instructions for the population
The military emphasizes that upon receiving an alert signal, it is necessary to immediately enter a protected space.
“Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines,” the IDF statement says.
Later, the IDF stated that sirens sounded in several areas of Israel following the detection of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel.
At present, the Israeli Air Force is carrying out interception and strike operations where necessary to eliminate the threat.
Israel and the US attack Iran
Earlier today, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the start of a preventive operation against Iran to eliminate threats to the country’s security. After that, a state of emergency was introduced throughout Israel.
Later, media outlets, citing a US official, reported that the attack on Iran was a joint operation by Israel and the United States.
Some time later, this information was confirmed by US President Donald Trump. He stated that the decision to launch the operation was driven by the need to eliminate “imminent threats” from Iran.
