Tehran: West Asia plunged into heightened tension after reported joint airstrikes by the United States and Israel targeted multiple locations in Iran’s capital, Tehran, early this morning. Explosions were heard across the city as missiles struck key areas. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that strikes had been carried out. Soon after, reports emerged that Iran had begun retaliatory action targeting Israel. One explosion was reported near the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, though it remains unclear whether he was present at the time. There are also unconfirmed reports that Khamenei may have been relocated from Tehran amid escalating hostilities.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that the strikes were aimed at neutralising what he described as an imminent Iranian threat. Iranian state television acknowledged the explosions but did not specify the cause. Meanwhile, sirens blared across Israel as the military warned of possible incoming Iranian missile attacks and urged civilians to remain alert. Following confirmation of the Israeli strikes, additional explosions were reported in Tehran. Authorities have yet to release details regarding casualties or damage. In response to the unfolding crisis, Iran shut down its airspace and issued alerts to pilots as explosions continued to echo through the capital, marking a dramatic escalation in regional tensions.
