TEHRAN – Several powerful blasts rocked western Tehran after several missiles reportedly struck University Street and the Jomhouri district on Saturday in premptive strikes from US and Israel.
Iran Attacks Updates
US, Israel strike Iran
President Trump releases a statement of the US-ISREAL preemptive attack on IRAN.pic.twitter.com/mma9MxtpNg
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Israel has officially opened the counter attack against Iran. pic.twitter.com/gCqG607nSu— Noam Y. Roth (@RothForPrez) February 28, 2026
Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising over parts of the capital. A correspondent on the ground confirmed hearing at least two large explosions.
Israel Confirms Missile Attack on Iran
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel has launched a missile strike against Iran, describing it as part of Israel’s long-standing policy to counter what it views as a direct security threat from Tehran. A nationwide state of emergency has been declared across Israel.
US takes part in Joint Military Operation
An American official confirmed that US forces carried out strikes alongside Israel, in what is said to be coordinated assault on Iranian targets.
The joint attack brings open conflict to Iran for the second time in eight months and dramatically escalates tensions in one of the world’s most economically sensitive regions.
Airspace Shut Down — Region on Edge
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Israel has closed its airspace.
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Iran has also shut down its airspace, grounding commercial flights and restricting civilian air traffic.
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Air raid sirens have sounded across Israel, including in Jerusalem, under what authorities called an “extremely serious alert.”
Emergency Declared/Schools Closed
Israeli military has ordered residents nationwide to remain close to protected spaces. Schools have been closed, public gatherings banned, and workplaces shuttered except for essential sectors.
Diplomatic Efforts Collapsed Hours Before Strike
The escalation comes after weeks of intense negotiations aimed at preventing confrontation. The Omani foreign minister, who had been mediating indirect talks between Washington and Tehran, met U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Washington within the past 12 hours in a last-ditch attempt to avoid conflict.
However, Israeli and U.S. security sources assessed in the previous 24 hours that there was “no path for negotiations.” U.S. officials had repeatedly warned Iran of potential military consequences if it failed to curb its nuclear program.
Emergency Measures Across the Region
US Embassy in Qatar has ordered all personnel to shelter in place and advised American citizens to remain indoors until further notice.
Israeli authorities have shifted the country from “full activity” to “essential activity” status.
Security forces are on high alert amid fears of retaliatory missile launches from Iran.
Iran hits back at Israel with missile barrage amid Strikes
Wider Regional Conflict Feared
The coordinated strikes by US and Israel risk igniting broader Middle East confrontation, with global markets and security analysts closely watching developments. With both nations’ airspaces closed and emergency protocols activated, the region stands on a knife’s edge as the situation rapidly unfolds.
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