Israel attacks Iran LIVE updates: Explosions ring out across Tehran as US says Israel has launched strikes
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Explosions are ringing out across Iran's capital, Tehran.
We'll bring you live updates of this unfolding breaking news situation.
Here's what we know so far.
People in Tehran, Iran, awoke to the sound of the blast. State television acknowledged the blast.
There was no immediate word on what was struck.
Two US officials told Reuters Israel is carrying out the strikes in Iran.
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a 'special situation' in Israel over Israel attacking Iran. He said schools would be closed in the country on Friday.
Benchmark Brent crude spiked on the attack, rising over 2 per cent.
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10.27am
Explosions ring out across Iran's capital as Israel claims it is attacking the country
Israel has begun carrying out strikes on Iran, two US officials said on Thursday, adding there was no US assistance or involvement in the operation.
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, declined to provide further information.
10.27am
Trump sees possible 'massive conflict' between Israel, Iran
President Donald Trump said Israel 'could very well' strike Iran, but that he had advised against an attack while negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program were ongoing, as the departure of US staff from the region fans concerns about a coming strike.
'I don't want to say imminent, but it looks like it's something that could very well happen,' Trump told reporters at an event Thursday at the White House.
In recent days, Trump has said he is less confident the US will reach a deal with Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief. The president has repeatedly said that while he wants a diplomatic solution, he does not want Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons and warned the US could resort to military action if a deal is not reached.
Trump's comments came hours before reports that Israel has launched a series of strikes on Iran.
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