Israel launches strike on Iran, sparks emergency declaration
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has declared a state of emergency following reports of a strike on Iran. According to Axios, "two sources with knowledge of the operation" confirmed the strike by Israel. It remains unclear if the strike targeted Iran's nuclear program.
ABC News reported that Katz announced a special state of emergency in Israel after what he described as a preemptive strike against Iran. Social media videos show smoke rising from various locations in Tehran, Iran's capital.
President Donald Trump, in a previous statement reported by Breitbart News, expressed his desire for a diplomatic solution with Iran regarding its nuclear program. Trump emphasized the importance of reaching a good agreement with Iran to prevent further escalations.
