Israel Attacks Iran Live: Israel Braces For Retaliation After Iran Strikes, Declares Emergency
Israel, meanwhile, declared a state of emergency after the "preemptive" strikes against Iran, targeting its nuclear plant and military sites. Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, said that retaliatory action from Tehran was possible following the operation. "Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future," Katz said.
Iran has shut its airspace until further notice after Israel carried out air strikes on multiple targets across the country, including the capital, Tehran. "Public relations of Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation announced the closure of the country's airspace until further notice by issuing aeronautical notices (NOTAM)," state TV reported.
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