U.S., Israel launch attacks on Iran
Listen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.The U.S. and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran, with the first apparent strike happening near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian media reported strikes nationwide, and smoke could be seen rising from the capital. U.S. President Donald Trump said in a video posted on social media that the U.S. had begun "major combat operations in Iran."Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the strikes were being done "to remove threats." He did not elaborate on his comments.In Tehran, multiple blasts were heard. Iranian state television later reported on the explosion, without offering a cause.Sirens sounded across Israel at the same time. The Israeli military said that it had issued a "proactive alert to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward the state of Israel."Both Iran and Israel have closed their airspaces.It wasn't immediately clear if Iran would strike back, but it had warned that American military personnel and bases spread across the region would be targets for any retaliation.
