Zionist Entity Launches “Preventive Strikes” Campaign Against Iran, Joined by the United States
Date: Saturday (reported by the Zionist Defense Minister and a U.S. official)
Local media reported numerous explosions in Tehran and other Iranian cities.
U.S. Involvement Confirmed
A U.S. official told Reuters that American strikes are currently underway against Iran. The statement came after former President Donald Trump expressed on Friday his dissatisfaction with the progress of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program and ballistic‑missile development.
“These strikes have been launched from the air and the sea,” the official added.
Explosions Reported Across Iran
Iranian news agencies described several blasts in Tehran, with black smoke columns rising over the capital and its outskirts. According to an Iranian source, multiple ministries were targeted.
Other cities that experienced explosions include:
- Tabriz
- Isfahan
- Qom (the holy city)
An Iranian official noted that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was not in Tehran at the time and had been moved to a secure location.
Statement from the Zionist Defense Minister
“We have launched a preventive attack against Iran to eliminate the threats it poses,”
— Israel Katz, Zionist Minister of Defense
Katz did not specify the exact nature of the targets.
The operation echoes the 12‑day conflict between the Zionist entity and Iran in June of last year. It follows repeated warnings from the United States and the Zionist entity that they would strike again if Iran continued its nuclear and ballistic‑missile programs.
Planning and Military Deployment
A Zionist military official said the new air‑strike campaign had been planned for months in coordination with the United States, with the launch date set weeks in advance.
- Two U.S. aircraft carriers and their strike groups have been deployed to the region for this purpose.
Iranian Response
An Iranian spokesperson told Reuters that Tehran will retaliate “overwhelmingly” against the “Israeli‑American” strikes.
Precautionary Measures in Occupied Palestinian Territories
The Israeli army announced that alert sirens have been activated in the occupied Palestinian territories in anticipation of a possible Iranian retaliation.
- Schools will remain closed on Saturday.
- Zionist workers are urged to telework and avoid public gatherings.
The Zionist airspace is closed to all civilian flights until the situation is deemed safe, according to the Zionist airport authority.
Iran, as well as Iraq, have also closed their airspaces.
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