Israel Launches Preemptive Strikes Against Iran, Declares Nationwide State of Emergency

Israel announced on Saturday morning that it has initiated preemptive strikes against Iran, declaring a state of emergency across the entire country.

The announcement was made via a post on the "Israel in Arabic" page, an official platform managed by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the statement: "The State of Israel has launched a preemptive attack against Iran... Defense Minister Israel Katz has declared a special and immediate state of emergency throughout the nation."

The statement further explained that the military operation was launched to "neutralize imminent threats directed at the State of Israel." Consequently, Israeli authorities have warned of expected retaliatory measures, including potential missile and drone launches targeting Israeli territory.