Live coverage:
➡️ Live blog (Al Jazeera): https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/2/28/live-israel-launches-attacks-on-iran-multiple-explosions-heard-in-tehran
Summary of the developing situation (Feb 28, 2026):
- Israel’s government has announced it launched military strikes on Iran, calling them pre-emptive to counter perceived threats.
- Multiple explosions have been heard in Tehran, with smoke reported rising over the Iranian capital.
- The strikes reportedly hit areas such as University Street and the Jomhouri district; some reports mention locations near the offices of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
- Israel declared a state of emergency, closed its airspace to civilian flights, and issued nationwide alerts.
- Sirens were heard across Israel as authorities warned of possible Iranian missile retaliation.
- International developments and responses are still unfolding as this story progresses.
