Breaking: Israel Launches Preemptive Strike on Iran; Sirens wail across nation

By: Kashish Chawla

On: Saturday, February 28, 2026 12:19 PM

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Israel Iran War: According to the Defence Minister Israel Katz, Israel has carried out a preemptive strike on Iran. Katz announced that an “Immediate nationwide state emergency” has been implied across the country. He also stated that this action was taken to eliminate perceived threats against State of Israel.

Amidst rising tensions in Iran, Israel has now launched attacks in several locations, including Iran’s capital, Tehran. Following the explosions in Tehran, sirens sounded, and a state of emergency was declared throughout Israel, with everyone instructed to work from home. Israel has also closed its airspace. The series of attacks has shaken Iran.

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The IDF has also confirmed the attack, and Israel has issued a significant statement, claiming that the attack was carried out to prevent an Iranian attack. Israel stated that if they had not attacked, Iran would have attacked. Following the Israeli attack, a cloud of smoke rose in several locations across Iran, and it is reported that explosions were also heard at Iran’s airport.

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The Israeli attack has caused panic in Iran, with reports suggesting that 30 locations were targeted. Following the series of attacks, claims are being made that this was a joint attack between Israel and the United States.

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Kashish Chawla

Kashish Chawla is a content writer at Punjab Kesari. A journalist with 1.5+ experience years across digital media. She is graduated from Bachelors in Journalism and Mass communication from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, worked with Zee Media as a website content writer, and as a reported with Indianewslive.