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U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran as explosions reported in Tehran
The strikes targeted multiple Iranian military and nuclear sites as part of a joint operation to neutralize threats from Iran's nuclear and missile programs, U.S. officials said.
- On Saturday, Israel launched a daylight attack on Tehran, with the United States participating and explosions reported near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Officials noted the strikes aim to destroy Iranian missiles and its missile industry, while U.S. officials framed them as eliminating imminent threats and pressuring Iran's nuclear program with a large regional fleet.
- Sirens sounded across Israel as authorities issued alerts, Israel Airports Authority closed airspace and diverted flights, while residents near Mehrabad airport area and central Tehran reported heavy explosions shaking windows.
- Iran warned American military personnel and bases would face retaliation, Israel declared a state of emergency, and Iraq closed its airspace after evacuating all air traffic, spokesman Mitham al-Safi said.
- Satellite imagery analyzed by The Associated Press shows new activity at two struck sites, Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, met U.S. officials, and Geneva indirect talks will continue next week.
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By Dan Williams, Arsalan Shahla, Bloomberg News The U.S. and Israel began striking targets across Iran, with President Donald Trump urging Iranians to overthrow the government in a conflict that threatens to spiral across the oil-rich Middle East. “The hour for your freedom is at hand,” Trump said, addressing Iranians in a video posted on Truth Social on Saturday. “When we’re finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This wi…
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