Israel announces “preemptive strike” against Iran, warns of imminent retaliation

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel had carried out a “preemptive strike” against Iran, warning of a potential missile and drone attack on Israel in the near future.

28 February, 2026 10:34

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Katz said today that the operation was conducted as a precautionary measure in response to what he described as Iranian threats, as explosions were reportedly heard in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

He stated that “as a result, a missile attack and a drone assault on the State of Israel and its civilian population are expected in the near future.”

The Israeli minister did not disclose the nature of the targets struck or provide further details about the operation. No immediate comment was issued by Iranian authorities regarding the announcement.

This development comes amid escalating tensions between the two sides in recent weeks, marked by exchanges of warnings and increasingly heated political and military rhetoric, heightening concerns about a broader regional confrontation.

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