Breaking: Israel strikes Iran --Explosions and missile interceptions reported in Tehran on Friday | 12 June 2025 | Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that the Israeli Air Force has conducted a "preemptive" strike in Iran. Iranian media reported explosions in Tehran, as well as missile interceptions. An emergency situation has been declared across Israel. "Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future," Katz said... Iran has denied pursuing nuclear weapons, maintaining that its nuclear activities are solely for civilian purposes.