Several powerful explosions are reported in the Iranian capital Tehran and thick smoke is seen rising from the city, according to witnesses. The attack is nationwide, with reports of explosions in the cities of Isfahan, Qom and Karaj, according to the Iranian news agency Fars. The Irna news agency has also reported a "powerful" explosion in Kermanshah province.
The United States is participating in Israeli attacks on Iran, Donald Trump said in a statement he posted on Truth Social.
Our goal is to eliminate threats from the Iranian regime.
We will not tolerate Iran's actions any longer.
The US goal, according to Trump, is to protect the American people from "significant threats" posed by the Iranian regime, which he describes as a "cruel group" of "very tough, terrible people." He says that Iran's "terrorist regime" can never have nuclear weapons.
I say it again - they can never have nuclear weapons.
Trump also says that Iranian missiles will be destroyed and that the country's navy will be "destroyed."
Near the Ayatollah's office
The first explosion reportedly took place near the headquarters of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Iranian television and other outlets. It is not known whether the 86-year-old leader was present at the time of the attack, and he has not been seen in public for several days.
There are no reports yet of casualties in connection with the attack.
Iranian state television has confirmed the attacks without giving any further details. There has been no immediate reaction from the country's leadership. However, Iran has closed its airspace in response to the attacks.
Meanwhile, sirens are sounding across Israel, and Defense Minister Katz has declared a state of emergency. According to Katz, the attacks are being carried out to "remove threats."
State of emergency in Israel
Residents across Israel are receiving notifications on their phones about an "extremely serious" threat and are being urged to stay close to their shelters. The military said in a statement that this is to prepare the public for the possibility of airstrikes against Israel.
On Friday, the US Embassy in Israel announced that American government employees should leave the country.
