Iran has launched retaliatory missile strikes against Israel hours after coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel on key strategic targets inside the Islamic Republic.
On Saturday, Israel confirmed it had launched a pre-emptive strike on Iranian territory, joined by a broader U.S. military offensive targeting military and nuclear sites across Tehran and other major cities, including areas near the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Israeli Defence Minister declared the operation necessary “to remove threats to the State of Israel,” framing Tehran’s missile and nuclear ambitions as existential dangers.
President Donald Trump then released a video statement early Saturday morning confirming that the United States has begun what he described as “major combat operations in Iran.”
In response, Iranian state media and military sources reported missiles launched toward Israeli territory, triggering air-raid sirens across the nation and prompting civil defence alerts.
“A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas,” IDF wrote on X.
A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 28, 2026
Sirens blared across Tel Aviv, central Israel, and border communities, forcing thousands into shelters and safe rooms as air-defence systems engaged inbound threats. Israel’s Home Front Command has urged civilians to obey all instructions and seek immediate protection.
BREAKING: SIRENS BLARING IN ISRAEL AFTER IRAN LAUNCHED MISSILES pic.twitter.com/iD8YaTNKXn
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) February 28, 2026
“Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. At this time, the IAF is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat.”
Sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel.
At this time, the IAF is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 28, 2026
Israeli Air Force wrote on X:
Another barrage has been launched toward the State of Israel. You are requested to continue to heed the instructions of the Home Front Command and the guidelines disseminated to you; remain in a protected space until an official announcement on the matter.
The IDF Spokesperson reiterates and emphasizes not to publish or share locations and documentation of impacts.
The Air Defense Array identifies and intercepts threats at all times.
מטח נוסף שוגר לעבר מדינת ישראל. הנכם מתבקשים להמשיך ולהישמע להנחיות פיקוד העורף ולהנחיות שמופצות אליכם, יש להישאר במרחב מוגן עד להודעה רשמית בנושא.
דובר צה״ל שב ומדגיש לא לפרסם ולשתף מיקומי ותיעודי פגיעות.
מערך ההגנה האווירית מזהה ומיירט איומים כל העת.
— Israeli Air Force (@IAFsite) February 28, 2026
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