Live: Israel launches ‘major strike' on sites in Iran: Reports
Iranian media outlets report explosions northeast of the capital Tehran after a wave of Israeli attacks.Times of Israel says the Israeli air force is launching a 'major strike' on Iran.A US official tells Al Jazeera Arabic that Israel informed Washington of the strikes before launching them.Explosions reported in Tehran came shortly after US President Donald Trump said Washington was committed to diplomacy with Tehran.
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Date: 2m ago (00:52 GMT)
Title: Israeli military says it struck military and nuclear sites in Iran
Content: The Israeli military has confirmed that it carried out strikes against Iran, using dozens of jets, saying that it targeted military and nuclear sites.
It called the attack 'a precise and integrated preemptive strike based on high-quality intelligence, with the aim of striking the Iranian nuclear programme'.
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Date: 4m ago (00:50 GMT)
Title: Israel bans gatherings, shuts schools and offices after reported strike on Iran
Content: In a statement issued by an Israeli military spokesperson, a ban has been ordered 'on educational activities, gatherings, and workplaces, with the exception of essential businesses' across the country starting at 0000 GMT (0300 local time).
The order comes after reports that Israel has struck targets in Iran.
The statement said that an 'immediate change will take place' in the country's defence policy.
'As part of the changes, it was decided to move all regions of the country from a full activity level to a necessary activity level.'
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Date: 4m ago (00:50 GMT)
Title: Iran's Press TV says residential buildings targeted
Content: The official Iranian news outlet shares photos of what it said were residential buildings struck in the apparent Israeli attack.
The pictures showed substantial damage to the buildings.
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Date: 6m ago (00:48 GMT)
Title: Several sounds of explosion heard across Tehran
Content: We have heard several sounds of explosions here in the capital starting at about 0300 local time.
Between six to nine explosions have been reported across the city. I have personally heard at least two of the explosions.
The explosions did not happen in just one certain place but rather in different parts of the city.
The state television IRIB has also confirmed the explosions and showed footage of the incidents.
Update:
Date: 13m ago (00:41 GMT)
Title: Israeli military confirms strikes: Report
Content: The Times of Israel reports that the Israeli military has confirmed attacking Iran in an operation dubbed 'Nation of Lions'.
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Date: 29m ago (00:25 GMT)
Title: Welcome to our live coverage
Content: Hello, and thank you for joining our live coverage of Israel's reported air strikes in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
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