Israel launched a "preemptive strike" on Iran, explosions thundered in Tehran

Israel launched a "preemptive strike" on Iran, the information was confirmed by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. He declared "an immediate state of emergency throughout the country."

In total, according to preliminary data, three explosions thundered in the center of Tehran. Several rockets hit University Street and the Jomhuri district.

There is information from the field that the attack was carried out using cruise missiles. In anticipation of a retaliatory strike, the Israeli side declared a state of emergency and closed the airspace.

The authorities are asking residents of the country to go into hiding. At the same time, the IDF command does not exclude the possibility of a second wave of strikes on Iran.

Recall that on the eve of US President Donald Trump said that he did not yet know whether he would launch a military operation against Iran. He announced a new round of negotiations for Friday, February 28.

As reported by EADaily, earlier Tehran agreed to abandon all stocks of enriched uranium. This demand from Washington was key to concluding an agreement to limit Iran's nuclear program.