NEW DELHI , 28 feb 2026 : Iran and Israel traded missiles on Saturday morning after Tel Aviv, with the help of the US, launched a pre-emptive attack on Tehran – pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution.
The Israeli military, in a statement, said that an “additional barrage of missiles” was launched toward Israel. “The Aerial Defense Array is currently identifying and intercepting threats. 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,” it said.
The Israeli-US strikes in Iran reportedly took place near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reuters reported that the 86-year-old leader was not in Tehran and had been transferred to a secure location at the time.
Visuals showed thick smoke rising from buildings in Iran.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz described the attack as being done “to remove threats.”
There is no clarity on casualties so far.
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