Israel has attacked Iran
Israel has attacked Iran, according to Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz.
At the same time, an explosion has occurred near the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran.
According to the New York Times, the United States is also participating in the attack.
Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday morning. The country's Defense Minister Israel Katz has declared a state of emergency in Israel and air raid sirens have sounded over parts of the country.
According to the Israeli military, the air defense sirens were a preventive measure to prepare the population for possible Iranian missile attacks, reports Reuters.
The New York Times states that the United States is involved in the attack.
Explosion near the Supreme Leader's office
The Iranian news agency Fars reports that several missiles have hit areas around Republic Street in Tehran. Smoke has been seen rising over the city, according to a correspondent on site for Al Jazeera.
The BBC reports at least three explosions.
According to the AP, one of the explosions occurred near the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, according to Reuters, the 86-year-old Khamenei was not in the capital. He has not been seen in public for several days as tensions with the United States have increased, writes the AP.
The attack comes at a time when the United States has gathered fighter jets and warships in the region to pressure Iran into an agreement on its nuclear energy program.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has said that the attack was carried out to "prevent a preemptive strike on Iran to eliminate threats".
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