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On the night of February 28, the situation in the Middle East became even more tense. According to Reuters, Israel has officially announced a "preventive" attack on Iranian territory. Following this, the Israeli Defense Minister announced the imposition of a state of emergency across the country.
Against the backdrop of reports, explosions are being reported in Tehran. Reuters reported that explosions were heard in the capital, while some sources indicated that Iranian state television confirmed the explosion and thick smoke rose towards one of the central areas. So far, fully independent verified information about the targeted objects or the scale of the destruction has not been disclosed.
The Israeli side attributes this action to the early elimination of potential threats. According to Reuters, air raid sirens were also activated in the country, which was assessed as a "proactive warning" to prepare the population for possible retaliatory strikes. This means that Tel Aviv is seriously assessing the likelihood of a response after the attack.
This event is not just another military episode. It can usher in a new and much more dangerous stage for regional security. Because in recent weeks, negotiations on the US-Iran nuclear program have been held, but they have not yielded significant results, and at the same time, Washington and Israel have increased pressure on Tehran, Reuters reported.
In short, the situation has not yet been fully clarified: comprehensive confirmations from official and independent sources regarding the number of casualties, specific targets, and the extent of damage are still expected. But one thing is clear - this Israeli blow to Iran further exacerbated the situation in the Middle East and again drew the world's attention to this point.
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