The United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, according to American officials.

According to The New York Times, American officials confirm that a joint attack by the USA and Israel on Iran is underway. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel has initiated a preventive strike to eliminate threats against it. In Jerusalem, alarm sirens have been activated, and authorities are issuing a very serious alert, urging citizens to remain close to protected spaces.

The Israeli army has announced a transition to a state of essential activity, and the airspace has been closed to civilian flights. In Tehran, explosions have been reported, and Iranian news agencies claim that several rockets have hit the central area of the capital. It appears that the attack targets the office of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.