US EditionSTRENGTH OF A LION: Israel Attacks Iran, Declares Nationwide State of Emergency
- On June 12, 2025, Israel launched a preemptive series of airstrikes targeting Tehran, Tabriz, and Kermanshah in Iran and declared a nationwide state of emergency.
- The strikes were launched in response to what Israel identified as an immediate nuclear threat, coinciding with upcoming confidential negotiations between Iran and the United States set to take place in Oman on June 15.
- Overnight, explosions were reported across multiple sites in Tehran, severely damaging Iran’s air defense systems, while millions of Israelis took shelter amid heightened alerts and sounding sirens.
- Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz warned that Iran and its allies are likely to carry out missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and its civilians very soon, signaling a potential retaliatory response.
- The airstrikes have escalated regional tensions, raising concerns of broader conflict involving Israel, Iran, their proxies, and international actors, while Brent crude oil prices rose above $73 a barrel.
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The attack on Iran is a “strong and clear message” that “those who seek to destroy Israel will be destroyed,” Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz said. He added that “Iran will pay an increasingly harsh price the longer it continues its aggressive actions.” In a statement, Katz said the Israeli military would continue its actions to stop Iran’s nuclear program and eliminate threats against Israel, the AP reported.
Israel Launches Airstrikes on Iran, Declares State of Emergency Amid Escalating Tensions - teleSUR English
Israel has launched airstrikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities, prompting a nationwide state of emergency as Iran vows retaliation and the region braces for further conflict. Related: Trump Acknowledges Possible Israeli Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites Israel Strikes Iran, Declares State of Emergency Across Its Territory On June 12, 2025, Israel initiated a series of airstrikes targeting Tehran and other cities in Iran, including Tabriz and Ke…
STRENGTH OF A LION: Israel Attacks Iran, Declares Nationwide State of Emergency
Jerusalem — In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Thursday declared a special state of emergency across the entire country, citing an imminent threat of retaliation from Iran. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email The announcement follows what Katz described as a preemptive strike by […]
While Iranian state television reported that Tehran would launch violent and destructive attacks on Tel Aviv within hours, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority revealed today, Saturday, that Israel is experiencing an unprecedented state of emergency. The Israeli Minister of Education announced this evening that educational institutions will switch to distance learning during the current week. Israeli media reported that air raid sirens were heard …
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