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Explosions heard in northern Israel as country works to intercept incoming Iranian missiles

Iran launched missiles in retaliation hours after US and Israel conducted joint strikes on Iranian targets, prompting alerts and missile interceptions across Israel and Gulf states.

  • 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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Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday morning. The US is taking part in the "Epic Rage" operation. Tehran is launching a counterattack and is attacking Israel and US bases. All developments in the ticker.

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The US and Israeli forces are continuing their strikes on Iran, an operation that seems to be quite different from the war of the 12 days last June. For Alain Coledefy, French admiral, former inspector general of the armies, Iran is isolated, weakened, and its military response against Israel and the Gulf countries attests to this. It is much less than last June.

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Latest developments in Iran: US and Israeli strikes, death of Khamenei

The United States and Israel launched waves of strikes Saturday against targets in Iran, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic.

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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
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