Israel struck Iran overnight. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the launch of Operation Rising Lion, aimed at Iran’s nuclear program. Defense Minister Israel Katz called the operation a “preemptive strike” and warned compatriots of a possible retaliation by Tehran.
A state of emergency has been declared in Israel. Iranian media reported that explosions were heard in several cities in the country, including the capital.
Warning sirens sounded across Israel on Friday and a military official told CBS News that dozens of Iranian ballistic missiles were en route to Israel.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a statement on Friday that Israel initiated a war and said it will not be allowed to
The French presidency said the phone conversation took place but did not specify the content of the exchange with the Israeli leader, France 24 reports.