US EditionExplosions heard in northern Israel as country works to intercept incoming Iranian missiles
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel and Gulf countries in retaliation for US-Israel strikes, with defensive systems intercepting many incoming threats, officials said.
- On February 28, 2026, explosions rocked northern Israel as the Israel Defense Forces worked to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and sounded proactive alerts nationwide.
- Iran's IRGC said it responded by launching a 'first wave' of drones and missiles after U.S.-Israeli strikes that hit sites across Iran, including near Khamenei's offices.
- Israel closed its civilian airspace and advised the public not to go to airports as at least eight states, including Iran and the UAE, shut airspace and major airlines like Air France and Lufthansa suspended flights Saturday.
- Israel declared emergency measures including school closures and hospitals activated protocols, while the U.S. Defense Department announced `Operation Epic Fury` as major combat began Saturday.
- Iran's communications were largely cut as connectivity plunged to 4%, the Iranian-backed Houthis vowed renewed attacks, and officials warned the campaign may last multiple days.
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A series of explosions shook central and northern Israel on Saturday, while the country was trying to intercept Iranian missiles after launching a nationwide attack with the United States against Iran. Persian Gulf States also reported attacks by Iran against U.S. military bases in the region. The Jerusalem Post also reported attacks in the Golan Heights region. Mermaid sounded throughout central and northern Israel as part of the Iranian missil…
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