Israel and the United States launched a coordinated, pre-planned military assault on Iran early Saturday, targeting regime infrastructure, Revolutionary Guard assets, ballistic missile systems and nuclear-related facilities. Explosions were reported in Tehran and several other cities as Israeli and American officials said the strikes aimed to neutralize what they described as imminent missile and nuclear threats. Iran’s leadership condemned the attack as an act of war and warned of consequences beyond the control of both countries.

Within minutes, Israel declared a nationwide state of emergency, activated sirens and mobilized approximately 70,000 reservists. Airspace was closed, hospitals shifted to emergency operations and public events were suspended. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the campaign would continue as long as necessary to eliminate what he called an existential threat, while President Donald Trump confirmed that American forces had begun major combat operations to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Iran responded with ballistic missile and drone launches toward Israel, triggering sirens across much of the country. Interceptions were reported in multiple regions, with no immediate missile-related fatalities confirmed. Iranian media also reported missile attacks on American bases in the Gulf region, while Yemen’s Houthi rebels threatened to resume attacks on Red Sea shipping, raising fears of a broader regional escalation involving multiple Iranian-aligned groups.